FileBox vs File Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileBox
Organize, secure, and manage your local files with powerful tools. This app allows you to create, move, rename, and delete files, while also offering robust privacy features like password protection and hidden file management. It supports various file formats and archive types, making it a comprehensive solution for mobile file management.
- File organization and management
- Privacy and security features
- Import and transfer files
- Browse various file formats
- Compression and extraction
- File tagging and smart search
- App lock with Face ID/Touch ID
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FileBox – Powerful File Manager for iPhone & iPad FileBox is a powerful file manager designed for people who work with files every day. Browse, manage, protect, and organize your files easily on both iPhone and iPad. Fast, secure, and designed for productivity. -------- Core Features File Management Powerful tools to organize your local files effortlessly. • Create folders and files • Rename, copy, move, delete files • View file properties • Manage hidden files • Sort by name, type, size, creation date, or modified date -------- File Privacy & Security Keep sensitive files safe inside FileBox. • Hide private files inside the app • Files are isolated from external access • Optional App password protection • Support Face ID / Touch ID -------- What You Can Do with FileBox Add Files Import or create files easily. • Create folders, text files, photos, and videos inside the app • Import from Photos, Files, or other apps • Transfer files via Wi-Fi between PC and iPhone • Connect with Mac via Finder or iTunes -------- Browse Files View many file formats smoothly. • Office documents and PDF files • Text files such as txt, json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml • High-resolution photos and long screenshots • Built-in efficient media player for audio and video -------- Compression & Extraction Handle archive files easily. • Support ZIP, RAR, 7Z, DMS • Password-protected archives supported -------- File Tags Organize important files faster. • Mark important or frequently used files • Quickly access tagged files -------- Smart Search Find files instantly. • Fast fuzzy search • Multi-keyword search support -------- Hidden Files Keep files out of sight. • Hide files from normal browsing • Show hidden files when needed -------- App Lock Protect your files with security options. • Password lock • Face ID / Touch ID • Custom unlock timeout -------- Super Hidden Mode Advanced privacy protection. Hide all hidden-file related settings so only you know where your private files are stored. -------- More Features • Share panel • Themes • Trash recovery • Unread reminders • Continuous performance improvements -------- Contact & Feedback We love hearing from users. Email: orange_family@icloud.com QQ Group: 611208767 -------- – The following information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Month) 2. Period: 1 Month 3. Price: $0.99 / Month 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/filebox/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Year) 2. Period: 1 Year 3. Price: $8.99 / Year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/filebox/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html
File Explorer
Organize, view, and protect your important files on your iPhone or iPad. Easily transfer files via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or iCloud, and preview various document types. Secure your data with passcode protection.
- Wi-Fi file transfer
- Bluetooth file exchange
- iCloud file management
- Multi-format file preview
- Passcode protection
- File compression
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File Explorer is the privacy app to organize and view all your files on your iPhone or iPad. Always have your important files with you, protect your privacy perfectly file. Features: * Upload/download files by using web browser in computer via Wifi connection. And you can enable http access password to protect the privacy * Exchange files with other iDevices (having Share installed in the device) via BLUETOOTH. NOTE: no WIFI or 3G connection needed in this scenario and no extra fees. * Upload/download files to iCloud * Quick preview many kind of files (music, video, documents, PDF, images) * Open files in other apps and vise versa * Create/delete/move/rename operations are all supported * Compress files and send them via email * App could be protected by passcode √ Upload/download files via iTunes √ Easy WiFi Transfer √ Import from Photo App(Camera Roll) √ In App Camera √ Bluetooth Transfer between Devices(Both devices must install iVault) We value the user experience of every customer, but we cannot respond to you based on your comments. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding usage, please feel free to contact our customer service email at any time AppDev365@gmail.com Contact us and we will do our best to provide you with services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FileBox at 4.8 against File Explorer's 3.9. FileBox also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). File Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 14). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. FileBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and File Explorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FileBox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Explorer has 79 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of FileBox's written reviews are positive against 65% of File Explorer's.
FileBox ships an update every 3 weeks, File Explorer every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | FileBox | File Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (14 ratings) — better | 3.9 (79 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better | 65.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 79 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JUNBO JIA | 农 葛 |
Customer experience
FileBox
File Explorer
In-app purchases
FileBox
- All Access, Removing Ad$3.991 Month
- All Access, Removing Ad$34.991 Year
File Explorer
- Remove advertisement$0.99
- Vedio Player$1.99








