Comparison

File Explorer vs File Manager 2018

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Bluetooth file exchange
  • iCloud file management
  • Multi-format file preview
  • Passcode protection
  • File compression
Features
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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.

About

File Manager 2018

Manage files on your iOS device with this comprehensive app. It supports over 40 file types, allows cloud transfers, and includes a voice recorder. Easily organize, transfer, and play various media formats.

Highlights
  • Supports over 40 file types
  • Cloud transfer (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Transfer files between computer and iOS devices
  • Built-in voice recorder
  • Built-in sound player with adjustable speed
  • Supports majority video formats
Features
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File-Box is a comprehensive App for manage file on iOS device. File-Box is a file management centre. More than 40+ file types support. You can view work documents; listen calm music; enjoy favorite movies; see photos recall the wonderful time with your family. You can record voice of interview, meeting, funny, family, memo. Transfer the file to Cloud easily. Easily transfer files between computer or iOS devices and manage files via browser on computer. FILE CENTRE • More than 40+ file types support. Browse or play files easily:XLS/MP3/PAGES/DOC/ZIP/TXT/PDF/MOV/PNG... • Create folder, TXT file,Paste Text,New Record,Take Photos. • Import photo & video from Photos Library. • Move the select file or folders to destination folder. • Rename the file or folder. • Delete the file or folder. • View all the photos in the folder, support open in, copy, save... • Play Voice:Built-in sound player. • Sort files by "Name","Date", "Size","Kind" fields. • Keep touching the files or folders for several seconds, you can select several files or folders to control. • Switch among horizontal and vertical screen if you like. CLOUD TRANSFER • Support OneDrive,GoogleDrive and Dropbox now. • High efficiency download and upload files & paths between cloud and local under multithreading. • In the background when upload or download, you can do anything you want, and warn you when finish. • Visual progress for very thread. • Multith-reading, Breakpoint transmission. • Support download Google Docs files. • You will be able to see a preview of the image that in your Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive. • Support upload a huge file(the file is greater than 3G) . NEAR COMPUTER • Search the nearby computers automatically. • Add "Near Computer" function: You can set share folders on Mac OS X or Windows computer(as SMB server), then upload iPad or iPhone's files to the sharing folders. • Meanwhile, download the files to iPad or iPhone from sharing folders on Mac OS X or Windows computer(SMB server) . • SMB file or folder download progress bar. VOICE RECORDER • The recording time length only depends on the disk space and battery power. • Export recording with Email, Cloud Drive:Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive. • Support background recording. • Best recording quality! • The recording file auto save as mp3 file format. It will save space. • You can record conversation, meeting, funny, family, memo. PLAY SOUND • Play Voice:Built-in sound player. • Rate - Play speed adjustable from 0.6 to 3.0. • Clear - Play faster, still clear sound . • Repeat - Set cycle time interval, you can listen this interval several times. • Background - background play, does not affect the use of other programs. • Play many voice as a list. ENJOY VIDEO • Do not copy video, use "NEAR COMPUTER" function, the desktop computer and laptop computer as the iPhone's "network hard drive." • Supports majority video formats: MP4/MOV/M4V/AVI/FLV/WMV/MKV/RMVB/MPG/RM/WMA/F4V/M4A... • Upload or download the video files through Wi-Fi or Cloud. • Full screen mode automatically to play video. • Continue playing video when come back from background. • Continue playing video when network reconnect. FAMILY PHOTOS • View all photos in a folder, includes file formats:GIF/JPG/PNG... • Pinch gesture support. • Copy photo to clipboard. • Save photo to Camera Rolls. • Send photo by email & twitter. • AirPrint support. • Support Share, Open in. EASY SHARING • Supports iTunes USB file sharing. • Supports AirDrop,WeChat,Email…transfer. • Support upload and download from cloud:Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive. SECRECY * You can add a passcode before opening the app. Have suggestions or problems? Contact us via email :hanmingjie@gmail.com

Screenshots

File Explorer4 screens
File Manager 20184 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager 2018 at 4.7 against File Explorer's 3.9. File Manager 2018 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and File Manager 2018 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Manager 2018 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 75% of File Manager 2018's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Explorer ships an update every 3 months, File Manager 2018 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
File Explorer versus File Manager 2018: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ExplorerFile Manager 2018
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (79 ratings)4.7 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer农 葛韩 明洁

Customer experience

File Explorer

All ratings79 ratings
Positive67.1%
Neutral12.7%
Negative20.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative30.0%

File Manager 2018

All ratings40 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Explorer

One-time2
  • Remove advertisement$0.99
  • Vedio Player$1.99
1 purchases

File Manager 2018

One-time1
  • Unlimited File$1.99

Questions

Is File Explorer free?
File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Manager 2018 free?
File Manager 2018 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Explorer or File Manager 2018?
File Manager 2018 is rated higher. File Explorer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while File Manager 2018 averages 4.7 from 40 ratings.
Do File Explorer or File Manager 2018 have ads?
File Explorer shows ads; File Manager 2018 does not.
Which is updated more often, File Explorer or File Manager 2018?
File Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and File Manager 2018 every 3 weeks. Most recently, File Explorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and File Manager 2018 on October 26, 2026.

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