Comparison

File Explorer vs Files Protection

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

Files Protection

Securely manage, view, and download files on your iPhone or iPad. Protect your sensitive documents, photos, and videos with a passcode and enjoy a powerful media player and document viewer.

Highlights
  • Secure file management with passcode
  • Document viewer for various formats
  • Powerful media player
  • File downloader with web browser
  • Dark mode support
  • File sharing via AirDrop
Features
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Files Protection keeps your private photos, videos, music and documents in one place, behind a passcode or Face ID. Your files stay on your device, inside the app. • Passcode lock: 4 or 6 digits, a custom number or letters, with Face ID or Touch ID. The app locks again every time you leave it, and after 10 wrong passcodes it stays locked for a while. • A passcode for any folder, with a security question in case you forget it. • Folders in your own colors, grid or list, sorting and filters, hidden files and folders. • Move, copy, rename, share, unzip, select many items at once, copy and paste with the clipboard. • Add files from Photos, the camera (photos and videos), your music library, other apps ("Open in…") and the built-in browser with downloads, bookmarks and history. • View photos, play videos, listen to music in the background with shuffle, repeat and a mini player, and open PDFs and office documents. • Recent files, and a Trash that keeps deleted items for 30 days. • Light, dark or automatic appearance, on iPhone and iPad. Files Protection is free with ads. One in-app purchase removes the ads.

Screenshots

File Explorer4 screens
Files Protection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Files Protection at 4.6 against File Explorer's 3.9. Files Protection also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (601 vs 79). File Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Explorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Files Protection 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

Files Protection holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files Protection has 601 ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 58% of Files Protection's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Explorer ships an update every 3 months, Files Protection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
File Explorer versus Files Protection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ExplorerFiles Protection
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (79 ratings)4.6 (601 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings79601 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer农 葛Binh Tran

Customer experience

File Explorer

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

Files Protection

All ratings602 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral15.3%
Negative26.4%

Bugs and requests

File Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Files Protection

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes 7 seconds after launch
  • Passcode authentication not working after updates
  • App force closes unexpectedly
  • Files disappear from app despite existing in device storage
  • Video import from library not functioning
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  • Touch ID feature disabled after updates
  • App crashes when adding new photos/videos
  • Password verification failing
  • Files visible in iPhone Settings despite password protection
  • App won't open after update notifications

Requested features

8 requests
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Password recovery option
  • Touch ID/Biometric authentication support
  • Dark mode
  • GIF file support
Show 3 more
  • USB transfer capability
  • Cloud backup integration
  • Ability to change forgotten passwords

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Explorer

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

Files Protection

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisments$1.99

Questions

Is File Explorer free?
File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Files Protection free?
Files Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Explorer or Files Protection?
Files Protection is rated higher. File Explorer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Files Protection averages 4.6 from 601 ratings.
Do File Explorer or Files Protection have ads?
Both File Explorer and Files Protection show ads.
Which is updated more often, File Explorer or Files Protection?
File Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and Files Protection fortnightly. Most recently, File Explorer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Files Protection on November 2, 2026.

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