# FSharing vs ES File Explorer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FSharing | ES File Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-file-explorer/id1441621965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 884 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 63.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ngan Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/643152492) | [Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435277197) |

## 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


### ES File Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-file-explorer/id1441621965)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ES Pro(1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| ES Pro(1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| ES Pro(1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| ES Pro(1 year） | $29.99 | per year |
| ES remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| ES lifetime vip | $4.99 | one-time |
| ES lifetime vip | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


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