Best Free File Manager for Android [1]
Introduction
We are all used to the different flavours of file managers in Microsoft Windows, but just how good are any of the freeware file manager apps available for Android devices? Let's find out from this list of products reviewed and sorted in order of our rating for ease of your reference.
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Rated Products
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AndroXplorer File Manager [4] [5]
A pretty neat file manager with simple navigation to manage your files, apps, storage and device.
Our Rating:
License: Free (Limited features)
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 4.0.9.3
Gizmos Freeware [7]
Summary:
Read more... [5]
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 4.0.9.3
Gizmos Freeware [7]
| Our Rating: 4.5/5 |
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This app has a wealth of file management tools all bundled in a well designed app that is a must for anyone who require a tool that can perform as well as it looks.
The cut, copy, paste functions etc, while all work brilliantly, are not designed for someone with big fingers so you may want to use a stylus.
Read more... [5]
License: Free (Limited features)
This app has a wealth of file management tools all bundled in a well designed app that is a must for anyone who require a tool that can perform as well as it looks.
The cut, copy, paste functions etc, while all work brilliantly, are not designed for someone with big fingers so you may want to use a stylus.
Read full review... [5]
[8]
X-plore File Manager [8] [9]
An easy-to-use and professional file manager with a dual-pane tree view and file transfer between devices.
Our Rating:
License: Free (Limited features)
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 3.32
Gizmos Freeware [7]
Summary:
Read more... [9]
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 3.32
Gizmos Freeware [7]
| Our Rating: 4.5/5 |
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Well thought-out split screen view allows easy manipulation of files and folders between devices. Loads of features and advert free.
Doesn't view too well on a small Android phone.
Read more... [9]
License: Free (Limited features)
Well thought-out split screen view allows easy manipulation of files and folders between devices. Loads of features and advert free.
Doesn't view too well on a small Android phone.
Read full review... [9]
[10]
FX File Explorer [10] [11]
A beautiful and near perfect file managing app with well-designed and customizable user interface.
Our Rating:
License: Free (Limited features)
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 4.0.2.1
Gizmos Freeware [7]
Summary:
Read more... [11]
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 4.0.2.1
Gizmos Freeware [7]
| Our Rating: 4/5 |
FX has quite a lot of features inside a clean, customizable UI with a modern look and feel and a sane default font even on smaller displays. The Help is easily accessible from everywhere inside the application.
Not really free software, there is a paid version with advanced functionality available. The vertical split screen mode could be a bit too tiny on a smaller screen.
Read more... [11]
License: Free (Limited features)
FX has quite a lot of features inside a clean, customizable UI with a modern look and feel and a sane default font even on smaller displays. The Help is easily accessible from everywhere inside the application.
Not really free software, there is a paid version with advanced functionality available. The vertical split screen mode could be a bit too tiny on a smaller screen.
Read full review... [11]
[12]
ES File Explorer [12] [13]
A full-featured file manager complete with an app manager and a note editor.
Our Rating:
License: Free (Ads)
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 1.6.2.5
Gizmos Freeware [7]
Summary:
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Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 1.6.2.5
Gizmos Freeware [7]
| Our Rating: 4/5 |
Supported all basic file operations, quick access to favorite folders, zip and unzip with encryption, doubles up as an app manager and note editor, and many other extras.
Searching for files is a tad slow.
Read more... [13]
License: Free (Ads)
Supported all basic file operations, quick access to favorite folders, zip and unzip with encryption, doubles up as an app manager and note editor, and many other extras.
Searching for files is a tad slow.
Read full review... [13]
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ASTRO File Manager [14] [15]
Helps organise and view your pictures, music, documents and other files very quickly and intuitively.
Our Rating:
License: Free (Ads)
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 2.5-153-STD
Gizmos Freeware [7]
Summary:
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Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 2.5-153-STD
Gizmos Freeware [7]
| Our Rating: 4/5 |
Very clever file management that comes fully loaded with loads of options to manage the file content on your android device with easy to follow menus.
Could do with an easier way to get back to the software's front menu as sometimes if you double-tap too much, it takes you right out of it.
Read more... [15]
License: Free (Ads)
Very clever file management that comes fully loaded with loads of options to manage the file content on your android device with easy to follow menus.
Could do with an easier way to get back to the software's front menu as sometimes if you double-tap too much, it takes you right out of it.
Read full review... [15]
[16]
AndroZip File Manager [16] [17]
A good solid app to help you organize files, compress and decompress encrypted zip files.
Our Rating:
License: Free
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 4.5.6
Gizmos Freeware [7]
Summary:
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Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 4.5.6
Gizmos Freeware [7]
| Our Rating: 4/5 |
Lots of settings and features: installs to your external device memory and not directly on your device. Straightforward and well-built app that does what it says it can do.
None that I can find.
Read more... [17]
License: Free
Lots of settings and features: installs to your external device memory and not directly on your device. Straightforward and well-built app that does what it says it can do.
None that I can find.
Read full review... [17]
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File Manager (File transfer) [18] [19]
A fully featured file management tool for file manipulation, storage analysis and file transfer.
Our Rating:
License: Free (Ads)
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 1.15.10
Gizmos Freeware [7]
Summary:
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Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 1.15.10
Gizmos Freeware [7]
| Our Rating: 3.5/5 |
It's professional looking and well thought-out. The navigation is easy to follow and it can happily manage your data files.
Would be nice if there was a Help somewhere rather than having to go the developer's site.
Read more... [19]
License: Free (Ads)
It's professional looking and well thought-out. The navigation is easy to follow and it can happily manage your data files.
Would be nice if there was a Help somewhere rather than having to go the developer's site.
Read full review... [19]
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Total Commander [20] [21]
The Android version of the desktop file manager with the whole slew of features supported natively.
Our Rating:
License: Free
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 2.01
Gizmos Freeware [7]
Summary:
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Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 2.01
Gizmos Freeware [7]
| Our Rating: 3.5/5 |
Its fast and has nice support for multiple scenarios.
The interface could be a little cleaner.
Read more... [21]
License: Free
Its fast and has nice support for multiple scenarios.
The interface could be a little cleaner.
Read full review... [21]
[22]
Ghost Commander [22] [23]
A lite, dual-panel open-source file manager with plug-ins for SMB and SFTP support.
Our Rating:
License: Free (Open source)
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 1.50.1
Gizmos Freeware [7]
Summary:
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Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 1.50.1
Gizmos Freeware [7]
| Our Rating: 3/5 |
Stripped-down user interface with a two-panel mode and useful extra features.
Using some of the advanced functionality can be a bit messy, the configuration abilities are limited.
Read more... [23]
License: Free (Open source)
Stripped-down user interface with a two-panel mode and useful extra features.
Using some of the advanced functionality can be a bit messy, the configuration abilities are limited.
Read full review... [23]
[24]
Lime [24] [25]
A noteworthy newcomer appeals visually to those who are into early desktop computing.
Our Rating:
License: Free
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 1.5.3
Gizmos Freeware [7]
Summary:
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Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 1.5.3
Gizmos Freeware [7]
| Our Rating: 3/5 |
A unique user interface, visually appealing to those who are into early desktop computing. Also, no bloat while still having all basic file management tools included.
No obvious way to gain root privileges. There was a checkbox for that but it seems to have gone for now. The user interface is not always self-explaining and there is no good manual available.
Read more... [25]
License: Free
A unique user interface, visually appealing to those who are into early desktop computing. Also, no bloat while still having all basic file management tools included.
No obvious way to gain root privileges. There was a checkbox for that but it seems to have gone for now. The user interface is not always self-explaining and there is no good manual available.
Read full review... [25]
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File Expert [26] [27]
Manage your files locally and use your device as a server to share files over a Wi-Fi connection.
Our Rating:
License: Free (Limited features)
Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 5.1.9
Gizmos Freeware [7]
Summary:
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Platforms/Download: [field_blackberry_download] | [6]
Version reviewed: 5.1.9
Gizmos Freeware [7]
| Our Rating: 2/5 |
Straightforward menu options and navigation.
A lot of the features are only available in the Pro version. It is also a bit slow and clunky to use plus the Help wasn't visible. There could also be potential issues with file-sharing security across Android devices.
Read more... [27]
License: Free (Limited features)
Straightforward menu options and navigation.
A lot of the features are only available in the Pro version. It is also a bit slow and clunky to use plus the Help wasn't visible. There could also be potential issues with file-sharing security across Android devices.
Read full review... [27]
Reviewed but not recommended:
- OI File Manager
- Linda File Manager
Related Products and Links
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- Best Free iPad Apps [30]
- Best Free iPhone Apps [31]
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