Comparison

File Explorer vs Vx Remote Legacy

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

Vx Remote Legacy

Control compatible consoles remotely using your iOS device. Features include command line access, preset management, and trackpad control for pan and tilt. Connect via SSH and OSC after console setup.

Highlights
  • Standalone command line
  • Presets & palettes
  • Pan & tilt track pad
  • Encoder control
  • Command line history
  • Store multiple connection settings
Features
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Features include: - standalone command line - presets & palettes - pan & tilt track pad - encoder control - command line history - store multiple connection settings Setup Instructions This app uses both SSH and OSC and these need to be configured on the console. - I recommend connecting your WiFi access point to the Aux network port on your console. - You need to enable Remote Login. Navigate your way to System Preferences -> Sharing and enable Remote Login. - In the Vx76 application, navigate to Settings -> DMX In/OSC and enable DMX In/OSC Enable. You will need to add the consoles details to the Vx Remote App If you have yet to add a console, the app will ask for these details automatically. - Console Name: Use this to label the connection - Host / IP: either [computer name].local or IP address - Port: This is the SSH port, the default is 22 - Username & Password: of the User account on the console

Screenshots

File Explorer4 screens
Vx Remote Legacy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vx Remote Legacy at 100% against File Explorer's 65%. Vx Remote Legacy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Explorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Vx Remote Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Explorer ships an update every 3 months, Vx Remote Legacy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
File Explorer versus Vx Remote Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ExplorerVx Remote Legacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer农 葛Trent Barclay

Customer experience

File Explorer

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

Vx Remote Legacy

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Explorer

One-time2
  • Remove advertisement$0.99
  • Vedio Player$1.99
None

Vx Remote Legacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Explorer free?
File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vx Remote Legacy free?
Vx Remote Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do File Explorer or Vx Remote Legacy have ads?
File Explorer shows ads; Vx Remote Legacy does not.
Which is updated more often, File Explorer or Vx Remote Legacy?
File Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and Vx Remote Legacy every 2 weeks. Most recently, File Explorer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Vx Remote Legacy on October 10, 2026.

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