Comparison

FilePlayer vs File Explorer & Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FilePlayer

Features
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mp3、3gp、mp4といった音声ファイル等をアプリ内にダウンロードする事ができます。 1.FilePlayer内の右上のメニューをタップし、ブラウザを起動します。 2.地方自治体などの音声ファイルなどが表示されているWEBサイトを表示します。 3.mp3ファイルをタップすると、FilePlayer内のストレージにファイルがダウンロードされます。 4.ダウンロードされたファイルは、オフラインで再生が可能です。 ディスプレイをOFFにしても、バックグラウンドで再生を続けます。 ※ 横浜市をはじめとした、各地方自治体のWEBサイト上にある広報の読み上げデータ(mp3)をキャッシュし、再生することができます。 地方自治体のニュースや広報を音声で聴取することが可能です。 対応媒体は順次拡大していきます。

About

File Explorer & Player

Access and stream files from your Mac wirelessly on your iPhone or iPad. View photos, documents, and play videos directly from your computer. Transfer files and even use your iOS device as a portable drive.

Highlights
  • Stream video from Mac
  • View photos and documents
  • Transfer files to iOS
  • Use iOS as a drive
  • Wireless Mac access
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the wireless flash drive for your Mac. Have full access to your Mac files – use your iOS device to stream videos, view photos and documents, from anywhere within your home. AT A GLANCE - Stream any video directly from your Mac; - View photos or documents stored on your Mac; - Transfer files between your Mac and your iOS device; - Store anything on your iOS device and take it with you on the go; - Mount your iOS device as drive on your Mac or Windows machine using WebDAV; - Use the Personal Hotspot of your iOS device to control your Mac when you don’t have access to other networks. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Mac with macOS 10.10 or above and Helper app installed; - iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 11 or above; - Shared wireless network connection between your computer and iOS device. TERMS OF USE https://cherpake.com/tos Ratings are like gold for indie developers like me, please give the app a quick rating on the App Store.

Screenshots

FilePlayer4 screens
File Explorer & Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FilePlayer at none against File Explorer & Player's 4. FilePlayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). File Explorer & Player's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Explorer & Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FilePlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FilePlayer ships an update every 4 months, File Explorer & Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FilePlayer versus File Explorer & Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilePlayerFile Explorer & Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (124 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB80 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer株式会社rezavexRemote Sunrise LTD

In-app purchases

None

FilePlayer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

File Explorer & Player

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to Pro Version - 1M$1.991 Month
  • Upgrade to Pro Version7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Upgrade to PRO$19.99

Questions

Is FilePlayer free?
FilePlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is File Explorer & Player free?
File Explorer & Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FilePlayer or File Explorer & Player have ads?
File Explorer & Player shows ads; FilePlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, FilePlayer or File Explorer & Player?
FilePlayer ships an update every 4 months, and File Explorer & Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, FilePlayer was updated on October 16, 2026 and File Explorer & Player on October 18, 2026.

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