Comparison

FSharing vs ES File Explorer

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

Head to head
About

FSharing

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
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FSharing is a unique and exclusive file manager for iOS devices, It's the first app on the App Store to give you flexibilities to transfer files from iOS devices to PC, laptops and vice versa easily. It overcomes the complexities when you want to transfer files with iOS devices, It achieves this flexibility by employing the popular file transfer protocol SMB/CIFS that's is available in most popular operating systems. FSharing changes the way users normally use to transfer files with iOS devices, it removes USB cable completely, with this app installed on devices you don't need to use USB cable any more. FSharing turns your iOS devices into a Wi-Fi shared drive, make it visible and accessible from your local network. Other devices can discover and access it, transfer files is extremely fast. FSharing is a powerful file manager, a unified UI help you easily manage your files offline (on device) or online (cloud or remote drives), manage files in the same way when you access your local files, cloud drives (Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box) or remote drives (Windows SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV). FSharing has a powerful music player and video player, they can play any music or video formats and supports streaming on any cloud servers. FSharing comes with add-ons, they provide more advanced functionalities. Each add-ons has a different role but they are deeply integrated with the app and they make FSharing more powerful. Let’s explore FSharing main features. FILE SHARING • Share files instantly with other devices via Wi-Fi or in the same hotspot • It doesn't require any third party apps installed on PC or laptops to transfer files • Share Photo Library • Share iPod Library • Share with Readonly mode that don't allow users to change files in your device • Share with Login Account that don't allow anonymous users to access your device • Sharing works in background • Automatically detect shared drives in local network ACCESS CLOUD SERVICES AND REMOTE SERVERS • Access popular remote servers FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and Windows SMB • Access popular cloud services Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box • Open files directly from cloud or remote servers without downloading them • Copy or move files or folders between cloud or remote servers directly • Show file thumbnails • Search for files and folders FILE MANAGER • Copy/Move/Rename/Delete files • Create ZIP files • Create and organize folders • Send emails with attachments • Export files to other apps • Copy or move files or folders to cloud services and remote servers (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Windows SMB) • Unzip many formats ZIP, 7Z, A, CPIO, TAR, ISO, XAR, SHAR, USTAR, RAR, CAB, JAR, RPM, GZ, BZ2, Z, XZ • Show file thumbnails • Search for files and folders • View in Grid or List modes • Sorting and Filtering MUSIC PLAYER • Play around 60 audio formats AAC, AIFF, AIF, AIFC, AU, FLAC, M4A, MP2, MP3, OGA, OGG, OPUS, TTA, WAV, WMA, WV, CAF, ADX, AC3, AMR, MMF, etc. • Play music in a playlist • Play music directly on clouds or remote servers • Play music in background • Play with shuttle and no shuttle modes VIDEO PLAYER • Play around 65 video formats MKV, FLV, VOB, OGV, GIF, AVI, MTS, M2TS, MOV, WMV, ASF, MP4, MPG, MPEG, M2V, MXF, SWF, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, TS, etc. • Play streaming videos on cloud servers • Play back and next videos IMAGE VIEWER • View around 70 image formats AAI, ART, AVS, BMP, CIN, CUR, DDS, DCX, DIB, DPX, FAX, FITS, FTS, G3, etc. • View images directly on clouds or remote servers DOCUMENT VIEWER • View PDF files • View Office documents • View text files • View other iOS compatible files WEB BROWSER AND DOWNLOADER • Surf web easily • Download files on the Internet • Save pages to PDF, WebArchive or HTML • Bookmark favorites sites • Download files in background

About

ES File Explorer

Manage local and network files with this comprehensive tool. It offers file transfer, compression, built-in media players, cloud storage integration, and editing capabilities for various document and code formats.

Highlights
  • File management and sorting
  • WiFi and face-to-face file transfer
  • ZIP, RAR, 7Z compression/decompression
  • Built-in audio/video player
  • Cloud storage aggregation
  • Remote service access (SMB, FTP, WebDAV)
  • PDF and code editor
Features
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ES File Explorer is a local and network file management tool that can help you manage files easily. 【The main function】 -File management You can create new directories, rename, move, delete files, etc. Support file sorting by name, date, size The iPad version supports features such as split screen, picture-in-picture, and drag-and-drop operations between apps - file transfer WiFi transmission function: support the transfer of files between the mobile terminal and the computer terminal Face-to-face fast transfer function: support for transferring files between mobile phones -Compress and decompress Support the compression and decompression of ZIP, RAR, 7Z format files Support Chinese password -Built-in audio and video player Support functions: double-speed playback (0.5~2.0), background playback, small window playback, etc. Can directly play audio and video resources in the network disk, local area, and local area network -Netdisk aggregation No need to download, you can access and use the files in the network disk Support simultaneous login with multiple accounts on the same network disk Support mainstream network disks such as Baidu network disk, google drive, OneDrive, dropbox, etc. -Remote service access: SMB, FTP, WebDAV -Built-in PDF editor Support PDF file browsing PDF file editing: supports highlight, underline, strikethrough, pen and other functions -Built-in novel reader Support TXT, EPUB format, continuous optimization -Built-in code editor Supports browsing and editing of 47 code formats such as json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml, net, etc. Support code theme switching, font size adjustment, encoding format adjustment -Other functions Automatic backup function: support incremental backup of system albums and ES local files to Baidu network disk, SMB, FTP, WebDAV Recycle bin function: support ES local files to be temporarily stored in the ES recycle bin after deletion to prevent file loss Browser: Support web browsing Application lock: protect user privacy and safety ES PRO - When you purchase ES PRO, you will Unlock all premium features. - ES PRO is billed monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - According to the Apple Store policy, your subscription will be automatically renewed after the free trial ends. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. - Your account will be charged according to your plan for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. Terms of Service: http://esfile.do-global.com/h5/user_manual.html Privacy Policy: http://www.estrongs.com/privacyStatement/en/index.htm Email: esfileexplorerfeedback@outlook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialESFileExplorer/ YouTube: https://goo.gl/YVXXV3

Screenshots

FSharing4 screens
ES File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FSharing at weekly against ES File Explorer's every 3 weeks. FSharing also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (10 vs 13.0). ES File Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 884) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FSharing sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and ES File Explorer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ES File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ES File Explorer has 15K ratings behind it against 884, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of FSharing's written reviews are positive against 64% of ES File Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FSharing ships an update weekly, ES File Explorer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FSharing versus ES File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFSharingES File Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (884 ratings)4.6 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews — better63.7% of reviews
Number of ratings88415K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB263 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNgan TranBeijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

FSharing

All ratings882 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative22.3%

ES File Explorer

All ratings15,195 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1,148 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative27.4%

User reviews

FSharing

From 884 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ES File Explorer

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful file management
  • 📁 Extensive file format support
  • 🔒 Secure folder access
  • 🎵 Excellent built-in media player
  • 🔗 Seamless network connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Search functionality issues
  • 🔇 Music playback problems
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues with FTP/SFTP

Bugs and requests

FSharing

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Server stops unexpectedly
  • Purchased features not working as expected
  • Inconsistent behavior when transferring files

Requested features

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

ES File Explorer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Deleted all user files after update
  • Unable to connect to SMB servers
  • Video playback issues with certain file types
  • Inconsistent behavior when using VPN

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file compression tools
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with Apple ecosystem
  • Enhanced audio/video playback controls

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FSharing

One-time6
  • Video DownloaderFree
  • Photo Duplicate Cleaner$2.99
  • Image Optimizer$2.99
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  • Image Converter$2.99
  • Media Converter$4.99
  • PRO Version$9.99
7 purchases

ES File Explorer

Subscriptions4
  • ES Pro(1 month)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • ES Pro(1 month)$6.991 Month
  • ES Pro(1 year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • ES Pro(1 year)$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • ES remove ads$1.99
  • ES lifetime vip$4.99
  • ES lifetime vip$6.99

Questions

Is FSharing free?
FSharing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ES File Explorer free?
ES File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FSharing or ES File Explorer?
ES File Explorer is rated higher. FSharing averages 4.4 out of 5 from 884 ratings, while ES File Explorer averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.
Do FSharing or ES File Explorer have ads?
Neither FSharing nor ES File Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FSharing or ES File Explorer?
FSharing ships an update weekly, and ES File Explorer every 3 weeks. Most recently, FSharing was updated on September 23, 2026 and ES File Explorer on September 25, 2026.

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