# FSharing vs File Manager Document Explorer

The clearest difference is ads: FSharing at none against File Manager Document Explorer's shown. FSharing also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 48%). File Manager Document Explorer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FSharing sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and File Manager Document Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Manager Document Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FSharing has 884 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of FSharing's written reviews are positive against 48% of File Manager Document Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FSharing ships an update weekly, File Manager Document Explorer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FSharing | File Manager Document Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041/reviews) | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-explorer/id1382742626/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **884** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 119 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ngan Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/643152492) | [颖欣 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265860370) |

## What reviewers say

### FSharing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041)

This app is a versatile file manager for iOS that allows seamless file transfers between your device and PC/laptops without cables. It also integrates cloud storage and remote servers, offering robust file organization and playback capabilities.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfer to PC/laptops, SMB/CIFS protocol support, Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.), Remote server access (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV), Built-in music and video player, ZIP file creation and extraction, File sharing via Wi-Fi/hotspot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Downloader | Free | one-time |
| Photo Duplicate Cleaner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Image Optimizer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Image Converter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Media Converter | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and standalone
- 🚀 Convenient file transfer via SMB
- 👍 User-friendly app with all necessary features
- 👍 Friendly and professional support
- 🚀 Excellent file sharing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors or issues with file transfers
- 💰 Paid version required for some features
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and ads
- 🐛 Inability to open certain file formats

**Reported bugs**

- Server stops unexpectedly
- Purchased features not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when transferring files

**Requested features**

- Add support for more file formats
- Improve playlist management for music
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Enhance file explorer functionality


### File Manager Document Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-explorer/id1382742626)

Browse, manage, and protect your files and documents on your iPhone or iPad. Organize files into folders, edit various document types, and secure your private data with a password. Supports a wide range of file formats and video playback.

**Highlights:** File and document browsing, Private file locking and management, Edit and organize files in folders, Extract zip archives (rar & 7z), Support for 100+ document formats, Password protection for files, Import files via Wi-Fi and iTunes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| Folder Manager Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FSharing free?

FSharing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File Manager Document Explorer free?

File Manager Document Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FSharing or File Manager Document Explorer?

File Manager Document Explorer is rated higher. FSharing averages 4.4 out of 5 from 884 ratings, while File Manager Document Explorer averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do FSharing or File Manager Document Explorer have ads?

File Manager Document Explorer shows ads; FSharing does not.

### Which is updated more often, FSharing or File Manager Document Explorer?

FSharing ships an update weekly, and File Manager Document Explorer every 3 months. Most recently, FSharing was updated on October 6, 2026 and File Manager Document Explorer on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*