FileMaster vs File Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileMaster
This app offers robust file management, including transfer, backup, and editing capabilities. It supports various file formats, including zip and rar archives, and allows for easy browsing of documents, photos, and videos. Transfer files wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FTP, or iTunes.
- File management
- File transfer (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FTP, iTunes)
- Photo and video backup
- Zip and rar extraction
- Document and media browsing
- Text file editing
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Powerful free file transfer & mutual, file manager, photo video backup, photo preview, video playback, support zip, rar file unzip; TXT supports automatic UTF8 encoding ---------------------------------------- Function introduction: 1. Convenient file management 2. Support plain text TXT(automatic utf8), rich text editing RTFD, logging, notes 3. Support various transfer functions: >> Wifi transmission function: no data cable is needed to transmit files between mobile phones, computers and mobile phones >> bluetooth transfers files to nearby devices >> Ftp transfer function: with the help of Ftp client, you can manage your private files >> iTunes transfer function: express transfer of large files the best choice 4. Rar, zip extraction 5. Unlimited capacity: as long as your mobile phone has enough space 6. Browsing support: easy to view pictures, video (3pg, mp4, move and other formats), PDF documents, word, excel and other office documents ======== Terms of use: http://6x65dd.coding-pages.com/termsofuse.html
File Explorer
Organize, view, and protect your important files on your iPhone or iPad. Easily transfer files via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or iCloud, and preview various document types. Secure your data with passcode protection.
- Wi-Fi file transfer
- Bluetooth file exchange
- iCloud file management
- Multi-format file preview
- Passcode protection
- File compression
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File Explorer is the privacy app to organize and view all your files on your iPhone or iPad. Always have your important files with you, protect your privacy perfectly file. Features: * Upload/download files by using web browser in computer via Wifi connection. And you can enable http access password to protect the privacy * Exchange files with other iDevices (having Share installed in the device) via BLUETOOTH. NOTE: no WIFI or 3G connection needed in this scenario and no extra fees. * Upload/download files to iCloud * Quick preview many kind of files (music, video, documents, PDF, images) * Open files in other apps and vise versa * Create/delete/move/rename operations are all supported * Compress files and send them via email * App could be protected by passcode √ Upload/download files via iTunes √ Easy WiFi Transfer √ Import from Photo App(Camera Roll) √ In App Camera √ Bluetooth Transfer between Devices(Both devices must install iVault) We value the user experience of every customer, but we cannot respond to you based on your comments. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding usage, please feel free to contact our customer service email at any time AppDev365@gmail.com Contact us and we will do our best to provide you with services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FileMaster at none against File Explorer's shown. FileMaster also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. FileMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 3 months and File Explorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FileMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 79 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of FileMaster's written reviews are positive against 65% of File Explorer's.
FileMaster ships an update fortnightly, File Explorer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FileMaster | File Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (60 ratings) — better | 3.9 (79 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews — better | 65.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 79 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 金剑 李 | 农 葛 |
Customer experience
FileMaster
File Explorer
Bugs and requests
FileMaster
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Unexpected app shutdowns
Requested features
4 requests- Add more language options
- Improve file management capabilities
- Introduce dark mode
- Enhance device compatibility
File Explorer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FileMaster
- 季度黄金会员$0.493 Months
- 季度钻石会员$0.493 Months
- 钻石VIP$6.99
File Explorer
- Remove advertisement$0.99
- Vedio Player$1.99







