# File Explorer Professional vs Scan Translate

The clearest difference is price: Scan Translate at Free against File Explorer Professional's $0.99. Scan Translate also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). File Explorer Professional's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scan Translate is free to download; File Explorer Professional costs $0.99 up front. Scan Translate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. File Explorer Professional asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Explorer Professional ships an update every 5 weeks, Scan Translate every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Explorer Professional | Scan Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-professional/id853365825/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Certchip Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652474819) | [大容 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778630537) |

## What reviewers say

### File Explorer Professional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-professional/id853365825)

Manage local and cloud files with this comprehensive tool. Transfer, convert, and share media, secure sensitive data, and access cloud storage like Google Drive and Dropbox. Includes a music player, voice recorder, and text editor.

**Highlights:** Local and cloud file management, Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive), Video and audio file conversion, Secure secret folder with password/Touch ID, Wi-Fi file sharing (HTTP, FTP), Built-in music player and voice recorder

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scan Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-translate-menu-translator/id6797747632)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly: Unlimited Use | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Lifetime: Pay Once | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Explorer Professional free?

File Explorer Professional costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scan Translate free?

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

### Do File Explorer Professional or Scan Translate have ads?

Neither File Explorer Professional nor Scan Translate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Explorer Professional or Scan Translate?

File Explorer Professional ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scan Translate every 6 days. Most recently, File Explorer Professional was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scan Translate on October 31, 2026.

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