File Explorer Professional vs File Manager$
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
File Explorer Professional
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.
- 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
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File Explorer is a wonderful local and cloud file manager that enables you to manage files on your mobil device. You can management your device files and cloud files. Supported iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive. You can send cloud file shared link to your friend. You can play the music, video files and read documents files, manage them and export them to your computer. You can take new photo, video and voice files. You can use video convert and audio convert. - Video file to MP3 file. (ex; mp4, mov, m4v -> mp3) - Video file to MP4 file. (ex; mov, m4v -> mp4) You can to do file sharing from your device with web sharing and ftp sharing via wifi network. # Multi Account Cloud Drive Service Support - iCloud Drive - Dropbox - Google Drive - Box - OneDrive # File sharing - Disk Mounter - HTTP Web Sharing - FTP Sharing. # MP3 Convert Audio and Video files (WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP3 files extracted just audio. # MP4 Convert Various video files (MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP4 video files. # Photo and Video Edit All photos and video can be rotated and flipped. # Music Album Artwork Picture of music album can be changed and chosen from photo album of the smart phone. # Secret Folder Any important data can be saved and kept safely in "Secret Folder". "Secret Folder" provides safe locking system, which consists of password and Touch ID. # Music Player You can play all of music files saved in your smart phone. Especially the streaming is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Camera You can take photos during video record and the screen is wider than original iPhone camera. It is involving various functions like resolution, flash and autofocus. # Voice Recorder You can record voice anytime and anywhere you want. Especially recording is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Text Editor You can simply create text file and make your important notes. # Folder Most basic data will be saved in the section “Folder”, as well as the functions of camera, voice record and media player are also used in Folder. # Album Section “Album" manages all photos and videos. You can also take and save photos in Album as well as the saved files can be copied in other sections. # Download If you input internet address, it opens the web page with built in Safari web browser. You can download any files linked from web sites. # Favorites You can set often used files or folders with star shaped button, and you can find and use the data easily in this section. # iCloud Drive All apple devices and Window system that have iCloud Drive can synchronize all datas through Explorer App. # Disk Mounter You can mount the saved files in your smart phone to Mac or Window PC conveniently. You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC from http://www.smartdisk.org for free. # HTTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through HTTP server. # FTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through FTP server. # iTunes Folder You can manage the files in the app through iTunes program. # File Zipping and Unzipping You can zip and unzip the files or folders. # File Export Smart Disk Explorer supports exporting functions such as printing, mailing, opening other apps, and saving image files as photos in album. # App Lock Passcode The locking system will be automatically activated to protect your important data when you close the app. It supports Touch ID for convenience and safe.
File Manager$
Easily exchange files and folders between multiple phones wirelessly. View transfer progress, open files within the app, and manage your local file system. Supports various file types and offers customization options for a personalized experience.
- Wireless file and folder exchange between phones
- View transfer progress
- Open files within the app
- Upload files via WiFi (HTTP/FTP)
- Edit file system (create, move, delete)
- Personalize interface and appearance
- Share code via email and social media
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Features: 1.You can exchange files and folders between multiple phones! 2.You can view the progress of the transfer , so that a better understanding of the transmission 3.You can open the file within the application or use other applications ! ------------- Functions: *You can upload learning materials to the local on the computer via wifi, support http and ftp two upload ways. The file system supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,zip, gif, png, html ... *You can record voice, recorded video , guided albums, pictures, compressed files on the file system. *You can edit the file system , support for new file , folder ; support the move, and delete files and folders . *You can control the background image and color, and dial-up voice, text color and shadow, background animation, switch interface animation, the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your personalized address book . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab. *Sliding around to switch tabs or off the interface , giving you a more intimate operating experience .
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: File Manager$ at 4.5 against File Explorer Professional's 2.9. File Manager$ also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 50%). File Explorer Professional's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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
File Explorer Professional costs $0.99 and File Manager$ $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
File Manager$ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of File Explorer Professional's written reviews are positive against 58% of File Manager$'s.
File Explorer Professional ships an update every 5 weeks, File Manager$ every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | File Explorer Professional | File Manager$ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 2.9 (7 ratings) | 4.5 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Certchip Corp | 小文 黄 |
Customer experience
File Explorer Professional
File Manager$
In-app purchases
File Explorer Professional
No in-app purchases
File Manager$
No in-app purchases
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