Comparison

File Explorer vs Folder

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

Folder

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Cloud drive integration
  • Media playback (video/audio)
  • File encryption
  • Password security
  • Cast videos to TV (DLNA)
Features
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【Folder】 is a powerful local resource file management tool that not only supports previewing and editing of various documents, but also can encrypt and store private files such as photos and videos. 【• Easily manage files in cloud drive】 【• Easily manage files in iPhone 】 【• Play video and audio files in various formats】 【• Upload mobile photos to cloud drive】 【• Download files from cloud drive】 【• Cast Videos to TV with DLNA】 【• Password can be set to ensure security】 【Subscription Service】 1. Subscription service: monthly subscription (1 month), annual subscription (12 months). 2. Subscription price: subject to IAP application information. 3. Payment: The subscription can be managed by the user, and the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment and credits to the iTunes account. 4. Renewal: Apple’s iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. Cancel renewal: If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the "Settings" of your iPhone --> enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> click on "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", and enter "Account Settings" On the page, click "Subscribe" and select to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not closed at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. 6. User agreement: https://kumamon7074.github.io/app.github.io/zh/terms 7. Privacy agreement: https://kumamon7074.github.io/app.github.io/zh/privacy

Screenshots

File Explorer4 screens
Folder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Folder at 4.7 against File Explorer's 3.9. Folder also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). File Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). 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 Folder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Folder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Explorer has 79 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Folder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Explorer ships an update every 3 months, Folder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
File Explorer versus Folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ExplorerFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (79 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer农 葛荣 周

Customer experience

File Explorer

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

Folder

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Explorer

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

Folder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Buyout$9.99

Questions

Is File Explorer free?
File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Folder free?
Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Explorer or Folder?
Folder is rated higher. File Explorer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Folder averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do File Explorer or Folder have ads?
Both File Explorer and Folder show ads.
Which is updated more often, File Explorer or Folder?
File Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and Folder every 9 days. Most recently, File Explorer was updated on June 11, 2026 and Folder on September 21, 2026.

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