Comparison

Nexora Explorer vs Simple Photo Transfer Wireless

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

Head to head
About

Nexora Explorer

Features
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Nexora Explorer is a file manager for iPhone and iPad that brings local files, SMB/NAS shares, and WebDAV drives into one clean workspace. Browse folders, manage documents, move files between devices and servers, play media in many formats, and keep every transfer visible from start to finish. Work with files across sources: • Browse and manage local app storage • Connect to SMB/CIFS shares on NAS and local network servers • Connect to WebDAV servers and drives, including private clouds and popular hosted services • Save multiple server connections, with credentials stored securely in the Keychain • Rename, delete, create folders, sort, search, and batch select • Copy, upload, and download between local and remote storage • Resume interrupted downloads and download whole folders, with the transfer queue always visible Media and documents: • Built-in player supports MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, and many more formats • Stream remote videos instantly and scrub freely, no full download required • Subtitle and audio track switching, playback speed, Picture in Picture, and snapshots • AI subtitles with system speech recognition or Whisper: transcribe, translate into multiple languages, switch between saved translations, and drag subtitles to a comfortable position • Preview PDF, Office documents, images, code, and more with Quick Look • True PDF text editing: tap into the text, make changes, and save an updated copy • PDF annotation with pen, highlighter, and handwritten signature • Built-in Python sandbox playground for learning and running code snippets At home on iOS: • Share files through the iOS share sheet • Access app files from the system Files app • Use multiple windows on iPad • Dark Mode and 16 interface languages Nexora Explorer is designed for people who often move files between a phone, an iPad, a NAS, and cloud drives. It keeps common file operations fast, visible, and organized while staying close to the native iOS experience.

About

Simple Photo Transfer Wireless

Features
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Simple Photo Transfer helps you move photos and files between your iPhone, computer, and browser using your local Wi-Fi network. Open Send or Receive in the app, then enter the displayed address in a browser on another device connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You can transfer files without signing in, pairing accounts, using cables, or installing a desktop app. Features include: * Send photos and files from iPhone to a browser * Receive files from a computer or browser on iPhone * Transfer multiple files over local Wi-Fi * Use any modern browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad, or another phone * Save received files to the location you choose * Keep the device awake during active transfers * View recent transfer history * Optional ad-free subscription Simple Photo Transfer is designed for quick nearby transfers when you just want to move files between devices without extra setup. Files are transferred through your local network connection. The app does not require an account or cloud storage for transfers.

Screenshots

Nexora Explorer4 screens
Simple Photo Transfer Wireless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nexora Explorer at none against Simple Photo Transfer Wireless's 2. Nexora Explorer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Simple Photo Transfer Wireless's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. Simple Photo Transfer Wireless sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Nexora Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nexora Explorer ships an update weekly, Simple Photo Transfer Wireless monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Nexora Explorer versus Simple Photo Transfer Wireless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNexora ExplorerSimple Photo Transfer Wireless
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Yao Yao Technology Co., LTD猛 杨

In-app purchases

None

Nexora Explorer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Photo Transfer Wireless

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-Free Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Ad-Free Yearly$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Nexora Explorer free?
Nexora Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Photo Transfer Wireless free?
Simple Photo Transfer Wireless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nexora Explorer or Simple Photo Transfer Wireless have ads?
Simple Photo Transfer Wireless shows ads; Nexora Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Nexora Explorer or Simple Photo Transfer Wireless?
Nexora Explorer ships an update weekly, and Simple Photo Transfer Wireless monthly. Most recently, Nexora Explorer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Simple Photo Transfer Wireless on October 28, 2026.

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