# FileMate vs 播放器

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileMate | 播放器 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemate/id983467956/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **383** | — |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JUNBO JIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893935666) | [文娟 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512951118) |

## What reviewers say

### FileMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemate/id983467956)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access, Removing Ad | $3.99 | per month |
| All Access, Removing Ad | $34.99 | per year |
| Removing Ad | $9.99 | one-time |
| Theme, Folder and Night Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Hidden | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Features & Removing Ad | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All projects in one place
- 👍 Few ads, good folder app
- 👍 Good customization options
- 👍 Real-time video playback
- 👍 Easy to use and access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many prompts
- 👎 Limited file viewers
- 👎 Videos don’t play audio
- 👎 Ads are annoying
- 👎 Full-screen ads

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 播放器

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1523884511)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 永久会员 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*