Comparison

FileMate vs 播放器

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

Head to head
About

FileMate

This app is a powerful local file manager that allows you to browse, organize, and protect your documents, photos, and videos. It offers robust privacy features like file hiding and password protection, along with convenient file transfer and archive management.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Photo and video vault
  • File hiding and password protection
  • WiFi and iTunes file transfer
  • Archive and extract (7z, rar, zip)
  • File search and marking
  • Customizable themes
Features
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FileMate – Local File Manager FileMate is a powerful local file manager for iPhone that helps you easily manage, browse, transfer, and protect files. View documents, photos, videos, and archives in one place. Keep your private files safe with built-in privacy protection and password lock. Simple, fast, and designed for everyday file management. -------- Core Features File Browser Quickly view and preview many file types: • Office documents and PDF files • Text files: txt, json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml • High-resolution images and long screenshots • Audio and video playback with an efficient media player -------- File Manager Powerful tools to organize your files: • Create folders and files • Rename, copy, move, and delete files • View file attributes • Hide files for privacy Sort files by name, type, time, or size. -------- Privacy Protection Protect your private files inside the app. • Hide sensitive files • Files remain isolated from other apps • Optional password protection -------- Key Functions Add Files Add files to FileMate in multiple ways: • Create folders, text files, photos, and videos directly in the app • Import files from Photos, Files, or other apps • Transfer files between PC and iPhone via WiFi • Transfer files between Mac and iPhone using Finder or iTunes -------- Archive & Extract FileMate supports common archive formats: • 7z • rar • zip • tar Password-protected archives are supported. -------- File Search Quickly find files using: • Fuzzy search • Multi-keyword search -------- File Marking Mark important files for faster access and display them in custom sorting views. -------- Hidden Files Private files can be set as hidden. Hidden files are not shown by default and can be revealed when needed. -------- Password Lock Protect access to the app: • App password lock • Face ID / Touch ID unlock • Custom authentication timeout settings -------- Super Hidden Mode Hide all settings related to hidden files so only you know these features exist. -------- Additional Features Sharing Panel • Import files into the app in batches • Share files to other apps Theme Settings • Customize themes • Adjust folder style, menus, and text size Unread Reminder • Set reminder times for unread files -------- Contact & Feedback If you have any questions or suggestions about the product, please feel free to contact us. Email: orange_family@icloud.com QQ group: 398168949 -------- [Auto-renewable subscription service] 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Month) 2. Period: 1 Month 3. Price: $0.99 / Month 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Year) 2. Period: 1 Year 3. Price: $9.99 / Year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html

About

播放器

This versatile media player supports a vast array of video and audio formats, offering features like variable speed playback, background play, and screen casting. It also includes robust file management capabilities, such as encryption, WiFi transfer, and previewing various document types.

Highlights
  • Supports all major video and audio formats
  • Variable speed playback with pitch correction
  • AB loop for continuous playback
  • Background audio and video playback
  • Screen casting to TV or computer
  • File encryption and WiFi transfer
  • Preview of common document types
Features
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这是一款万能的音视频播放器! 【万能播放器】 - 视频格式:支持3gp, avi, flv, m3u8, m4v, mkv, mov, mp4, mpg, mpeg, rm, rmvb, wav等绝大部分视频文件格式 - 音频格式:支持m4a, m4r, wav, mp3, aac, aiff, flac, caf以及无损音乐等绝大部分音频格式 - 倍速播放,可调节播放速度,变速不变调 - 两点循环:也称AB循环,一键洗脑循环播放音视频 - 后台播放:App切到后台时,继续播放音视频 - AirPlay:一键将手机上的视频投屏到电脑或者电视上 - 全屏自适配:根据视频的宽高比,全屏时自动适配,全屏观看竖屏视频不再是鸡肋 - 视频画面缩放:双指拖拽视频任意缩放视频画面 - 手势操作:一大波手势支持,操作更方便 - 悬浮窗:自由移动播放器 【文件管理】 - 文件加密:锁定你的个人空间 - WiFi传输,一键电脑手机互传文件 - 文件管理:新建文件夹,重命名,移动,删除,文件分享等常规文件操作 - 文件处理与预览:zip/rar/7z压缩文件一键解压,使用万能播放器播放音视频文件,图片预览,查看ppt,excel,word,pdf等,支持常用格式文件的预览和处理

Screenshots

FileMate4 screens
播放器3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileMate at 75% against 播放器's 35%. 播放器's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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. FileMate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 播放器 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileMate ships an update every 2 weeks, 播放器 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FileMate versus 播放器: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileMate播放器
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (383 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings383 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJUNBO JIA文娟 林

Customer experience

FileMate

All ratings378 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.3%

播放器

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.0%

Bugs and requests

FileMate

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Videos don’t play audio
  • Files can be accessed by other apps
  • Videos play without sound
  • MKV files not playable
  • MP4 file play without sound
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  • Thumbnail blank, video black screen with sound
  • Import photos not working after update
  • Sharing files not working after update
  • More ads than before
  • Full-screen ads
  • Shake to hide doesn't jump out of hidden directories
  • App stays in background for a long time without being killed
  • Single directory with over 5000 images causes crash
  • Basic functions removed after update

Requested features

20 requests
  • Provide multiple purchase options
  • Add Face ID and Touch ID for hidden files
  • Improve file viewer features (thumbnails, playlists, adjustments)
  • Add folder locking to prevent accidental deletion
  • Implement folder download from PC
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  • Display folder space usage and phone storage remaining
  • Add file property viewing
  • Improve handling of large numbers of images in a directory
  • Add reverse sorting option
  • Improve batch selection for importing files
  • Allow font size adjustment
  • Add progress bar for document viewing
  • Enhance support for landscape mode
  • Add manual language selection
  • Allow password lock on shake to hide feature
  • Improve video playback (swipe to next, no sound issue)
  • Auto-hide hidden items after a period of inactivity
  • Fix import photos issue
  • Fix sharing files issue
  • Fix more ads than before

播放器

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

FileMate

Subscriptions2
  • All Access, Removing Ad$3.991 Month
  • All Access, Removing Ad$34.991 Year
One-time5
  • Removing Ad$9.99
  • Theme, Folder and Night Mode$9.99
  • Passcode Lock$9.99
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  • Super Hidden$9.99
  • All Features & Removing Ad$149.99
1 purchases

播放器

One-time1
  • 永久会员$2.99

Questions

Is FileMate free?
FileMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 播放器 free?
播放器 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FileMate or 播放器 have ads?
FileMate shows ads; 播放器 does not.
Which is updated more often, FileMate or 播放器?
FileMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and 播放器 fortnightly. Most recently, FileMate was updated on November 11, 2026 and 播放器 on November 3, 2026.

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