ES File Explorer subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.6★ from 15,195 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$6.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months6 of 110 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

• Free trial converts to a paid plan7 days free trial, then $6.99 per month

What ES File Explorer costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $6.99 per month.

• ES Pro(1 month)7 days free trial, then renews every month$6.99
• ES Pro(1 month)Renews every month, no trial$6.99
• ES Pro(1 year)7 days free trial, then renews every year$29.99
• ES Pro(1 year）Renews every year, no trial$29.99

How to cancel ES File Explorer

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select ES File Explorer (listed under a plan name such as ES Pro(1 month)).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

Deleted all user files after update; Unable to connect to SMB servers; Video playback issues with certain file types; Inconsistent behavior when using VPN.

Recent one-star reviews

Missing base functionalityMissing base functionality of what most people would call a file manager. No ability to batch move files. No ability to access external storage. No ability to batch select files. Basically a media browser wearing a file manager trench coat.

难用的钥匙视频放一半卡死不动，有时候还经常卡顿，广告自动跳转，影响使用体验

Something’s wrong and they won’t reply.Used in the past, great app. Restored purchase, app shows that update. So, not working, and reported problem, with no response. This is a killer.

Recent five-star reviews

sehr gutedieser Dateimanager ist sehr einfach in der Bedienung und deutlich besser als der normale vom iPhone

BacanaNota 10

Video PlaybackVideo playback is muted for the first second on every video and everytime you fast forward or rewind

About the developer

Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd. has published on the App Store since Dec 1, 2017: 3 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

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Alternatives to ES File Explorer

• Documents - File Manager4.8★
• Files - File Manager & Browser4.7★

Also similar: Documents Pro, Download & Edit (4.6★), FSharing - Files, File Manager (4.4★), fGet - File Manager & Browser (4.6★), FileBrowserGO: File Manager (4.4★)

Questions people ask

How much does ES File Explorer cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $6.99 per month.

How do I cancel ES File Explorer?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select ES File Explorer and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does ES File Explorer have a free trial?

Yes: ES Pro(1 month) offers a 7 days free trial, then $6.99 per month.

Is ES File Explorer free to use?

The app is free to download and use with its core functionalities. There is an optional 'ES PRO' subscription that unlocks all premium features. This subscription is billed monthly or annually.

ES File Explorer in one paragraph

ES File Explorer by Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd. is a Productivity app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $6.99 per month across 4 plan(s). App Store rating 4.6 from 15,195 ratings. 6 of 110 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (5%). The developer has 3 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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