File Manager vs NAS File Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
File Manager
Easily exchange files and folders between multiple mobile devices wirelessly. Monitor transfer progress, open files directly within the app, and manage your local file system. Supports various file types and offers customization options for a personalized experience.
- Exchange files and folders between multiple phones
- View transfer progress
- Open files within the app
- Upload files via Wi-Fi (HTTP/FTP)
- Record voice and video
- Edit file system (create, move, delete)
- Share files 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 .
NAS File Explorer
Browse and manage files stored on your NAS directly from your mobile device. This free application provides a convenient way to access your network-attached storage.
- Browse NAS files
- Manage NAS files
- Mobile access
- Free to use
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The free NAS File Explorer app is the perfect solution for browsing and managing files stored on your NAS when using your mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Manager at 84% against NAS File Explorer's 13%. File Manager also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). NAS File Explorer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. File Manager sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. NAS File Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.
File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 98 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of File Manager's written reviews are positive against 13% of NAS File Explorer's.
File Manager ships an update every 4 months, NAS File Explorer every 18 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | File Manager | NAS File Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (98 ratings) — better | 2.4 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 191 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小文 黄 | Wooi Kiang Cheah |
Customer experience
File Manager
NAS File Explorer
In-app purchases
File Manager
- To remove ads$0.99
- File Transfer$0.99
- Password Service$0.99
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- Simple Vedio$0.99
- Encryption Compression$0.99
- Text Search$0.99
NAS File Explorer
No in-app purchases
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