Comparison

ZT File Manager vs Photo Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZT File Manager

This app is a comprehensive local file management and productivity tool. It offers robust features for archiving, video editing, PDF processing, OCR, and secure file storage, all while prioritizing user privacy by processing data locally.

Highlights
  • Universal archive engine for 28 formats
  • Video trimming, merging, and conversion
  • PDF reading, annotation, and editing
  • Local OCR for text extraction
  • Private Safe Box with biometric security
  • WiFi file transfer
  • Native file organization
Features
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**[File Manage]** is your ultimate, all-in-one local file processing and productivity center. Engineered to provide an efficient, fast, and completely secure multimedia experience. Because everything is processed locally on your device, your files are never uploaded to any cloud—guaranteeing 100% privacy! **[Core Features Highlight]** **Universal Archive Engine** - Blazing fast extraction for up to 28 file formats including ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, and BZ2. - Support for creating password-protected encryptions and multi-volume archives perfectly calculated on your device. **All-in-One Video Toolbox** - Powerful Video Manipulation: Frame-accurate video trimming and seamless multi-clip merging. - Creative Editing: Adjust playback speed (0.25x up to 4x), hit reverse in a single tap, or convert your favorite clips into high-quality GIFs. - Audio & Size Adjustments: Extract premium audio tracks (MP3/AAC), compress large videos, mute tracks, boost volume, rotate, or mirror your footage. **Complete PDF Processing Center** - Read & Annotate: Experience smooth PDF viewing with built-in annotation tools. - Edit & Rearrange: Split large documents, or merge multiple PDFs effortlessly. - Advanced Tools: Add custom watermarks, encrypt/decrypt documents, convert Images to PDF (and vice versa), and easily compress hefty PDF files. **Lightning-Fast Local OCR** - Powered by Apple’s native Vision engine for zero-latency recognition without an internet connection. - Use your camera or photo library to accurately extract Chinese and English text, then export directly to a TXT file instantly. **Private Safe Box** - Invulnerability for your data: Secure your personal space utilizing Face ID or Touch ID. - Keep your Private Albums, Confidential Documents, Password Vault, and Private Videos safely hidden from prying eyes. **WiFi Transfer** - Local network direct connection. Simply scan a QR code or enter a local URL into your desktop browser to transfer files between your PC/Mac and phone at warp speeds without needing a cable. **Expert Organizer** - Native file management: create folders, import straight from your Photos, or bring in items directly from the Apple "Files" App. - Keep track of Recent Edits, rename, move, and share your files natively. --- **[Unlock Pro Lifetime Features]** - Remove file-size limitations for processing (perfect for merging heavy video files or high-bitrate encoding). - Unlimited, unrestricted use of the Local OCR Scanner. - Full access to PDF encryption, annotation, and advanced document management. - Unlimited storage capacity in your Private Safe Box. Our commitment: A one-time purchase unlocks lifetime access to all future premium updates! Download **[File Manage]** today and put a powerhouse digital toolkit right into your pocket!

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Photo Browser

Features
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Photo Browser: External Disk opens the photos and videos on your USB drive, SSD, SD card, NAS or cloud storage right where they are. Nothing is imported first, and there is no account to create. Your photos are never uploaded to us. The app only opens the drives, folders and services you choose. Passwords and keys, if you use any, stay in your device's Keychain. Built for big libraries. Folders with thousands of photos, or many more, open in moments and scroll smoothly, whether they're on a drive plugged into your iPhone or on a NAS across the house. Everything stays in one flow: browse a dense grid, act on many photos at once and check RAW details, with nothing imported. Every place you keep photos - USB drives, SSDs, hard drives and camera cards (SD, CFexpress) - NAS and shared computers (SMB and WebDAV) - OneDrive - Storage buckets: Amazon S3, S3-compatible services, Azure Blob Storage and Google Cloud Storage - Drives you've used before open again with one tap Browse and check - Photos, videos, RAW files and Live Photos - Camera, lens, exposure and a map of where each photo was taken - Sort by date taken, camera, size or name - Move, rename and delete on the drive, or save your picks to Photos - Copy a camera card to another drive, NAS or cloud location, with every copy compared with its original Pick the best photos - Similar shots in a folder are grouped, the best of each group is marked, and blurred shots and closed eyes are flagged - Choose how many to keep, then save the keepers to Photos, or move or delete the rest - Photos are analyzed on your device Video transcripts - Turn what is said in a video into text, on your device (iOS 26 or later) - Tap a line to play from there, or search everything said in a folder Remove private info before you share - Strip GPS location, capture time and camera serial numbers from photos and videos - Save a cleaned copy or overwrite the original. Quality doesn't change Back up your iPhone or iPad - Copy your photo library to your own drive, NAS or cloud location - Only new photos are copied, and originals, Live Photos and RAW files are kept - Free up space: remove photos from your device once their copies are confirmed to be there Also included: Light and Dark appearance, iPad and landscape layouts, and a speed test for your drive. Whether you're checking a camera card after a shoot, going through years of photos on a NAS, or freeing up space on your phone, Photo Browser: External Disk keeps your photos where you put them.

Screenshots

ZT File Manager4 screens
Photo Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Photo Browser at none against ZT File Manager's 1. Photo Browser also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZT File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photo Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZT File Manager versus Photo Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZT File ManagerPhoto Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Zhongtian Kechuang Technology Co., Ltd.坤宁 毛

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZT File Manager

One-time1
  • Upgrade to the full version$0.99
None

Photo Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZT File Manager free?
ZT File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Browser free?
Photo Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZT File Manager or Photo Browser have ads?
Neither ZT File Manager nor Photo Browser shows ads.

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