What is the best alternative to File Explorer (File Manager) on iPhone?

WeTransfer: Transfer Files, S tier, #1 in file transfer.

Is there a free alternative to File Explorer (File Manager)?

Yes: WeTransfer: Transfer Files (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is File Explorer (File Manager) still on the App Store?

Yes, but it ranks below the top 40 in file transfer.

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40+ Best File Explorer (File Manager) Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

File Explorer (File Manager) is listed in file transfer below the ranked top 40. Here is everything ranked in it on iPhone, in tier order.

1
WeTransfer: Transfer FilesS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 79,494 ratings · score 97
Sends and receives large files up to 200 GB from an iPhone, keeping original formats and metadata.
2
SHAREit: Transfer, Share FilesS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 150,737 ratings · score 95
Free app for transferring files, photos, videos and music between phones, PCs and the web, with offline and online.
3
Send Anywhere - File TransferS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 54,546 ratings · score 93
Sends files between iPhone and other devices using a 6-digit key or share link, with a built-in music and video player.
4
Blip: Send Files in a ClickS
Free · ★ 4.8 · 3,548 ratings · score 91
Sends files from an iPhone or iPad to other devices you own via the share sheet, with no separate upload or download.
5
LocalSendS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 733 ratings · score 90
Offline file sharing between nearby devices over local Wi-Fi or LAN, with TLS encryption.
6
FTPManager - FTP, SFTP clientA
Free · ★ 4.5 · 2,619 ratings · score 89
Access, manage, edit, stream and transfer files on FTP and SFTP servers.
7
FE File ExplorerA
$4.99 · ★ 4.7 · 5,793 ratings · score 87
File manager for iPhone and iPad that accesses files on computers, NAS, servers and cloud storage services.
8
Air File Share & DropA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 8,510 ratings · score 87
Shares photos, videos and files via AirDrop, the iOS share sheet or app-to-app transfers, with document scanning.
9
Xender: Transfer, Share FilesA
Free · ★ 4.1 · 17,693 ratings · score 86
Free utility for transferring and sharing files, photos, videos and music between iPhone, other phones and computers.
10
ES File ExplorerA
Free download · ★ 4.6 · 15,326 ratings · score 84
Manages local and network files, with tools for transfers, archives, media, PDFs and code.
11
Quick Share : File SharingA
Free download · ★ 4.5 · 2,971 ratings · score 83
Transfers files between iPhone, Android, and PC without cables, cloud uploads, or size limits.
12
Zapya - File SharingA
Free · ★ 4.5 · 33,369 ratings · score 83
Shares files between nearby devices without a cable or cellular data, connecting by GPS, device shake, or QR code.
13
Filemail - File Transfer AppA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 10,260 ratings · score 82
Free iOS app for sending large files, videos and other files to anyone, with optional end-to-end encryption in version.
14
File Master - document managerB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 6,895 ratings · score 79
Manages, reads, transfers, and backs up files and documents.
15
File Hub by imoreappsB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 1,056 ratings · score 77
File manager for iOS that connects to cloud and network servers and views PDFs, Office files, images, text, audio and.
16
FileBrowserGO: File ManagerB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 708 ratings · score 77
Manage files across computers, network drives and cloud storage.
17
File transfer & Data SharingB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.0 · 162 ratings · score 75
Free app that shares photos, music and other files between two devices through a hotspot created by the phone.
18
AirDisk: File TransferC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.1 · 150 ratings · score 70
Wireless file transfer and file manager for moving photos, videos, documents and archives between an iPhone or iPad and.
19
FileBrowser: Documents ManagerC
$7.99 · ★ 4.7 · 5,657 ratings · score 69
Manage files across computers, network drives and cloud storage on iPhone or iPad.
20
FileBrowser ProfessionalC
$14.99 · ★ 4.7 · 1,556 ratings · score 68
Manages documents across iOS devices, network servers, and cloud storage.
21
Phone Drive Pro: File ManagerC
$4.99 + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 2,265 ratings · score 67
A file manager for storing, viewing, transferring, and organizing files on iPhone or iPad.
22
Phone Drive: File ManagerC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 1,815 ratings · score 67
A file manager for storing, viewing, organizing, and transferring files on iPhone and iPad.
23
iTransfer - File Transfer ToolC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.1 · 214 ratings · score 67
Transfers and manages files on iPhone and iPad using cloud storage and server connections.
24
File Transfer AppC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 5,449 ratings · score 63
Shares files between an iPhone and nearby devices over WiFi, via a web browser or directly between iOS devices.
25
Secure File ManagerC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 91 ratings · score 61
Manages and protects files on iPhone and iPad, with Wi-Fi transfers to computers.
26
Copy My DataC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.2 · 2,611 ratings · score 61
Moves files to iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi, imports photos and documents, and exports contacts as VCF or CSV, processed.
27
FileHub: File ManagerD
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 149 ratings · score 61
Manages local files and iCloud documents, transfers files over Wi-Fi, plays media and reads ebooks, and groups similar…
28
AirDroid - File Transfer&ShareD
Free · ★ 4.3 · 1,133 ratings · score 61
AirDroid transfers and manages files and offers remote device control, screen mirroring, and notifications.
29
FileZen - File ManagerD
Free · ★ 5.0 · 1 ratings · score 60
Manages, previews, transfers, and compares files on iPhone.
30
ShareMe: Fast File SharingD
Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 2,652 ratings · score 59
Shares photos, videos, music, contacts and files between devices, with encryption and progress tracking.
31
eFiles: File ManagerD
Free + IAP · ★ 4.3 · 58 ratings · score 59
A file manager for browsing, organizing, editing, and sharing files on iPhone and iPad.
32
FSharing - Files, File ManagerD
Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 887 ratings · score 57
A file manager for organizing files and transferring them over Wi-Fi, cloud services, or remote servers.
33
Terminal File Manager AdvancedD
$1.99 + IAP · ★ 4.3 · 4 ratings · score 56
An iOS file manager with file transfer, security, and editing tools.
34
FileMaster ProF
Free + IAP · ★ 3.8 · 109 ratings · score 49
Transfers and manages files from Mac or Windows computers on an iPhone or iPad.
35
Filexy-File ManagerF
Free + IAP · ★ 3.0 · 2 ratings · score 46
Manages, transfers, encrypts and hides files on iPhone and iPad.
36
File Manager: File Finder ProF
Free · ★ 5.0 · 2 ratings · score 46
Manages, shares, plays, and compresses files on iPhone and iPad.
37
File Manager - Exchange filesF
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 98 ratings · score 44
File transfer between mobiles
38
The FileTransferF
Free · ★ 4.0 · 4 ratings · score 44
Transfers photos, videos, and documents between a computer and an iOS device through a web browser using a provided URL.
39
EpzyDrop - File TransferF
Free · ★ n/a · 0 ratings · score 37
Phone to PC File Transfer
40
WiFi HD Wireless Disk DriveF
Free · ★ 4.3 · 347 ratings · score 36
Turns an iPhone into a wireless network drive that other devices can browse, copy files to and from, and back up over…

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to File Explorer (File Manager) on iPhone?: WeTransfer: Transfer Files, S tier, #1 in file transfer.
Is there a free alternative to File Explorer (File Manager)?: Yes: WeTransfer: Transfer Files (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is File Explorer (File Manager) still on the App Store?: Yes, but it ranks below the top 40 in file transfer.

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