ES File Explorer, Astro File Manager or File Manager HD?

DreamWriter · 12-16-2011, 02:40 PM

I will be receiving my first Android tablet today (a 32GB Acer Iconia A500). I understand that I will need a file manager app. Which of these would be the best choice? Does one offer special features that the others don't or are they all pretty much the same?

ES File Explorer, Astro File Manager or File Manager HD?

Thanks!

nursedude · 12-16-2011, 03:16 PM

I haven't used the first two you mention but I really like File Manager HD. I use it on my Asus TF 101 and it's been a great app.

nrapallo · 12-16-2011, 03:28 PM

Of the three, I now only use ES File Explorer! It works perfect over Wifi connecting to my LAN computer/server. I haven't yet needed/tried any of the other methods of file transfer, but knowing that they are there is reassuring.

When I was first exposed to android, the Astro File Manager was THE app to use, but somehow I got more confortable with ES File Explorer.

During my first tablet exposure (ASUS TF101), it appeared that File Manager HD was the preferred app, but again, I migrated back to ES File Explorer.

The only thing I do not like about ES File Explorer, is that ALL the commands are in a menu and none can be relegated to a button (AFAIK).

Even a "redo the last command" button would be appreciated.

Since they are all free, why not install them all and try each out. Then uninstall the losers....

afv011 · 12-16-2011, 04:21 PM

Consider also AirDroid, allows you to import/export files to your tablet from your PC.

For on-device, I use ES File Explorer.

Stormchild · 12-16-2011, 05:14 PM

ES Files Explorer. It came as standard on my BeBook and I tried all the others but only use ES now. It works with Wireless and Bluetooth.

DreamWriter · 12-16-2011, 05:43 PM

Thanks so much, everyone! I may eventually try them all, but I'll probably start with the one used most often by you more experienced folks. So far, that looks like it's ES File Explorer.

RainingLemur · 12-16-2011, 06:23 PM

ES File Explorer is fantastic.

ghostyjack · 12-17-2011, 07:00 AM

I've got Ghost Commander on my Galaxy Tab at present and it's a good commander-style file manager without too much clutter on screen.

I can also recommend ES File Explorer as well. Excellent if you need access to NAS boxes and cloud storage.

simoness12 · 03-27-2012, 02:57 PM

I recommend you to take a look at this explorer file manager. You can set up your own file server for managing and sharing files through web
browser. It's like DropBox but self-hosted so that you can keep all your confidential files on your own server. The web based UI looks and feels like Windows 7 Explorer. It offers features that are not possible with a FTP server such as zipping files, downloading multiple files and folders in single download etc. It's also easier to set up and administrate than a FTP server.

VaporPunk · 03-28-2012, 01:08 AM

File Manager HD.

HansTWN · 03-28-2012, 05:05 AM

I use ES file explorer on my tablet and my phone.

Dopedangel · 03-28-2012, 05:36 AM

I prefer total commander it is still in RC and hasn't been released to the google market yet

http://www.ghisler.com/android.htm

Canuck_in_Japan · 04-04-2012, 07:47 PM

Just out of curiousity, what's wrong with the standard file explorer that comes with the Asus Transformer? Why would I want another one?

wodin · 04-05-2012, 01:55 PM

I've been using Astro since my first Android phone a few years ago, haven't found a need to look farther.

DreamWriter · 04-05-2012, 02:13 PM

I have Astro File Manager and ES File Explorer on my tablets. I'm using Astro most often. I only use it to move files around on the tablet, and it works great for my needs.

12-16-2011, 02:40 PM	#1
DreamWriter Author's Wife/Avid Reader Posts: 1,286 Karma: 2200020 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Coast Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Acer Iconia A100 & Acer Iconia A500	ES File Explorer, Astro File Manager or File Manager HD? I will be receiving my first Android tablet today (a 32GB Acer Iconia A500). I understand that I will need a file manager app. Which of these would be the best choice? Does one offer special features that the others don't or are they all pretty much the same? ES File Explorer, Astro File Manager or File Manager HD? Thanks! __________________ Thriller—Lotto: Blood Money—Kindle (worldwide) • DRM-free ePub - B&N (US/UK) • paper Golf Fiction—The Right Side of the Fairway—Kindle (worldwide) • ePub - B&N (US/UK) • paper 1930s Adventure—Dust Bowl Justice—Kindle (worldwide) • ePub - B&N (US)/UK) • paper

12-16-2011, 03:28 PM	#3
nrapallo GuteBook/Mobi2IMP Creator Posts: 2,955 Karma: 2530531 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: REB1200 EBW1150 Device: T1 NSTG iLiad_v2 NC Device: Asus_TF Next1 WPDN	Of the three, I now only use ES File Explorer! It works perfect over Wifi connecting to my LAN computer/server. I haven't yet needed/tried any of the other methods of file transfer, but knowing that they are there is reassuring. When I was first exposed to android, the Astro File Manager was THE app to use, but somehow I got more confortable with ES File Explorer. During my first tablet exposure (ASUS TF101), it appeared that File Manager HD was the preferred app, but again, I migrated back to ES File Explorer. The only thing I do not like about ES File Explorer, is that ALL the commands are in a menu and none can be relegated to a button (AFAIK). Even a "redo the last command" button would be appreciated. Since they are all free, why not install them all and try each out. Then uninstall the losers.... __________________ -Nick ‹The REB1200 Guy› Last edited by nrapallo; 03-28-2012 at 04:06 PM. Reason: strike out due to (great) new features now implemented!!!

12-16-2011, 05:43 PM	#6
DreamWriter Author's Wife/Avid Reader Posts: 1,286 Karma: 2200020 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Coast Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Acer Iconia A100 & Acer Iconia A500	Thanks so much, everyone! I may eventually try them all, but I'll probably start with the one used most often by you more experienced folks. So far, that looks like it's ES File Explorer. __________________ Thriller—Lotto: Blood Money—Kindle (worldwide) • DRM-free ePub - B&N (US/UK) • paper Golf Fiction—The Right Side of the Fairway—Kindle (worldwide) • ePub - B&N (US/UK) • paper 1930s Adventure—Dust Bowl Justice—Kindle (worldwide) • ePub - B&N (US)/UK) • paper Last edited by DreamWriter; 12-16-2011 at 07:35 PM.

12-16-2011, 06:23 PM	#7
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,360 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	ES File Explorer is fantastic. __________________ "Can't judge a book by another man's treasure."

12-17-2011, 07:00 AM	#8
ghostyjack Guru Posts: 679 Karma: 1085478 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, England Device: PRS-600, Acer 1825PT, Galaxy Tab, PRS-T1, HTC One X, TF700T	I've got Ghost Commander on my Galaxy Tab at present and it's a good commander-style file manager without too much clutter on screen. I can also recommend ES File Explorer as well. Excellent if you need access to NAS boxes and cloud storage. __________________ Get 5GB of online storage for free from SugarSync. Click here for an additional 500MB to give you 5.5GB for free. Always have your stuff when you need it with @Dropbox. 2GB account is free! Click here Currently working on updating some of my Lovecraft work after receiving some corrections

12-16-2011, 03:16 PM	#2
nursedude Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 17102 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo (Original), KT, iPad 1, iPhone 4S, iPad 3rd gen	I haven't used the first two you mention but I really like File Manager HD. I use it on my Asus TF 101 and it's been a great app.

12-16-2011, 04:21 PM	#4
afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,234 Karma: 2070103675 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Device: nook*, nexus 10	Consider also AirDroid, allows you to import/export files to your tablet from your PC. For on-device, I use ES File Explorer.

12-16-2011, 05:14 PM	#5
Stormchild Evangelist Posts: 463 Karma: 878943 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cornwall UK Device: BeBook 1. BeBook Mini. BeBook Neo and Club. BeBook Live. BeeBook Pure.	ES Files Explorer. It came as standard on my BeBook and I tried all the others but only use ES now. It works with Wireless and Bluetooth.

03-27-2012, 02:57 PM	#9
simoness12 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Device: iphone	explorer file manager I recommend you to take a look at this explorer file manager. You can set up your own file server for managing and sharing files through web browser. It's like DropBox but self-hosted so that you can keep all your confidential files on your own server. The web based UI looks and feels like Windows 7 Explorer. It offers features that are not possible with a FTP server such as zipping files, downloading multiple files and folders in single download etc. It's also easier to set up and administrate than a FTP server.

03-28-2012, 01:08 AM	#10
VaporPunk Evangelist Posts: 409 Karma: 49186338 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgium Device: Kindle 4 + Asus Transformer	File Manager HD.

03-28-2012, 05:05 AM	#11
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,229 Karma: 261032451 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Surface RT, DR800SG, Lumia 920, Kindle DXG, Kobo Aura HD	I use ES file explorer on my tablet and my phone.

03-28-2012, 05:36 AM	#12
Dopedangel Guru Posts: 955 Karma: 8388999 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Device: Coolreader(Galaxy S)\Coolreader(Nook Touch)	I prefer total commander it is still in RC and hasn't been released to the google market yet http://www.ghisler.com/android.htm __________________ "Too often we... enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought"-JFK

04-04-2012, 07:47 PM	#13
Canuck_in_Japan Fanatic Posts: 567 Karma: 4633203 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: iTouch, Jetbook, PRS 650	Just out of curiousity, what's wrong with the standard file explorer that comes with the Asus Transformer? Why would I want another one? __________________

04-05-2012, 02:13 PM	#15
DreamWriter Author's Wife/Avid Reader Posts: 1,286 Karma: 2200020 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Coast Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Acer Iconia A100 & Acer Iconia A500	I have Astro File Manager and ES File Explorer on my tablets. I'm using Astro most often. I only use it to move files around on the tablet, and it works great for my needs. __________________ Thriller—Lotto: Blood Money—Kindle (worldwide) • DRM-free ePub - B&N (US/UK) • paper Golf Fiction—The Right Side of the Fairway—Kindle (worldwide) • ePub - B&N (US/UK) • paper 1930s Adventure—Dust Bowl Justice—Kindle (worldwide) • ePub - B&N (US)/UK) • paper

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