File Explorer & Player [Pro]

Name: File Explorer & Player [Pro]
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (832 reviews)
Author: Remote Sunrise LTD

stream video & music from Mac

$4.99

832 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Utilities
Developer

Remote Sunrise LTD
Language

EN
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Size

61.8
MB

Turn your iPhone or iPad into the wireless flash drive for your Mac. Stream video and music from Mac to your iPhone/iPad/Apple TV. Turn your iPhone or iPad into the wireless flash drive for your Mac. Have full access to your Mac files – use your iOS device to stream videos, view photos and documents, from anywhere within your home. AT A GLANCE - Stream any video directly from your Mac; - View photos or documents stored on your Mac; - Transfer files between your Mac and your iOS device; - Store anything on your iOS device and take it with you on the go; - Mount your iOS device as drive on your Mac or Windows machine using WebDAV; - Use the Personal Hotspot of your iOS device to control your Mac when you don’t have access to other networks. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Mac with macOS 10.10 or above and Helper app installed; - iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 11 or above; - Shared wireless network connection between your computer and iOS device. TERMS OF USE https://cherpake.com/tos Ratings are like gold for indie developers like me, please give the app a quick rating on the App Store.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

832 Ratings

God Bless You!
11/03/2017
whitefishsc
You can’t imagine what this means to me! I do design work but was disabled a few years ago and can no longer sit at a desktop computer without severe pain. Even laptops are a pain because I still have to sit up a bit. Now I can use my iPad Pro to do most or all of the work required, and be able to grab files as needed and store the projects back on my desktop with perfect ease. I can minimise the amount of time sitting up at my desktop workstation.So THANK YOU SO MUCH for this app!! It set up easily, the price was very affordable, it performs beautifully and you have allowed me to work so much more comfortably. <3 <3 <3
God Bless You!
11/03/2017
whitefishsc

You can’t imagine what this means to me! I do design work but was disabled a few years ago and can no longer sit at a desktop computer without severe pain. Even laptops are a pain because I still have to sit up a bit. Now I can use my iPad Pro to do most or all of the work required, and be able to grab files as needed and store the projects back on my desktop with perfect ease. I can minimise the amount of time sitting up at my desktop workstation.So THANK YOU SO MUCH for this app!! It set up easily, the price was very affordable, it performs beautifully and you have allowed me to work so much more comfortably. <3 <3 <3
No Privacy Policy
03/31/2021
enken
No Privacy Policy here in App Store or on the website. Notice that they have a “privacy policy” page on the website that DOES NOT contain information about how your data is collected and used. Here in the App Store: “The developer has not provided information to Apple” …Users need assurances that the Helper App does not expose their computer to a security concern, and that none of their personal info or files are sent out to others or accessed without consent.If this app or Helper App on computer collects any kind of data, please say so. Post the policy. If it can be remotely accessed, or calls home for instructions, or otherwise serves the developer or anyone else, that would be of great concern.The website also contains no info on the developer other than Twitter and email links. Even the “As seen in press” section is blank.Is this app safe to use? Does it encrypt the networking link with computer? Does it respect privacy and not send data out? Why isn’t there any info about its privacy policy and security designs?Update: poor response from dev. Commit to a privacy policy HERE ON APP STORE, commit to a policy to APPLE, be accountable, be clear!After initial evaluation, looks like this dev is untrustworthy and this software could open devices to a security risk. No info is provided on how security has been implemented for this server/client link.

Developer Response
1. I do have privacy policy https://www.cherpake.com/privacy - and the link is available on the app page on the AppStore, and on my website.2. The app collects some usage data that's not linked to your identity (also shown on the app page on the AppStore).3. My website includes About section with info about me.4. The app uses standard security practices, and it doesn't call home or sends any of your data to anyone.
No Privacy Policy
03/31/2021
enken

No Privacy Policy here in App Store or on the website. Notice that they have a “privacy policy” page on the website that DOES NOT contain information about how your data is collected and used. Here in the App Store: “The developer has not provided information to Apple” …Users need assurances that the Helper App does not expose their computer to a security concern, and that none of their personal info or files are sent out to others or accessed without consent.If this app or Helper App on computer collects any kind of data, please say so. Post the policy. If it can be remotely accessed, or calls home for instructions, or otherwise serves the developer or anyone else, that would be of great concern.The website also contains no info on the developer other than Twitter and email links. Even the “As seen in press” section is blank.Is this app safe to use? Does it encrypt the networking link with computer? Does it respect privacy and not send data out? Why isn’t there any info about its privacy policy and security designs?Update: poor response from dev. Commit to a privacy policy HERE ON APP STORE, commit to a policy to APPLE, be accountable, be clear!After initial evaluation, looks like this dev is untrustworthy and this software could open devices to a security risk. No info is provided on how security has been implemented for this server/client link.
Developer Response 01/03/2023
1. I do have privacy policy https://www.cherpake.com/privacy - and the link is available on the app page on the AppStore, and on my website.2. The app collects some usage data that's not linked to your identity (also shown on the app page on the AppStore).3. My website includes About section with info about me.4. The app uses standard security practices, and it doesn't call home or sends any of your data to anyone.
It’s good and not good
12/02/2019
centerofme
I mean for what I’ve found so far it’s the best of the apps I can find ... they have a tv version and phone and it plays almost any type of file which is nice but it gets stuck a lot and then it doesn’t seem to do anything without closing the whole app and reloading and it’s just buggy - it needs far more error checking and when playing an audio or video file it needs better controls and it needs to create a non-rigid buffer with previews meaning it lets you go past the point of what’s in the buffer but obv plays smoother if it is. Thumb previews of image or video files would be nice too - other than that it does what it does and if the apps that claim to do this it’s the best I’ve found so far
It’s good and not good
12/02/2019
centerofme

I mean for what I’ve found so far it’s the best of the apps I can find ... they have a tv version and phone and it plays almost any type of file which is nice but it gets stuck a lot and then it doesn’t seem to do anything without closing the whole app and reloading and it’s just buggy - it needs far more error checking and when playing an audio or video file it needs better controls and it needs to create a non-rigid buffer with previews meaning it lets you go past the point of what’s in the buffer but obv plays smoother if it is. Thumb previews of image or video files would be nice too - other than that it does what it does and if the apps that claim to do this it’s the best I’ve found so far
Thank you for the Apple TV support!
02/03/2020
iCMW
The app works well and it’s nice to see development support for Apple TV - utilities like this are very rare on tvOS. Some things about the Apple TV version: The UI could be updated, with perhaps options for background screen color and folder color preferences. Also, the layout could be simplified so that not so much space is wasted on the left side of the screen, allowing more space for listing files. The Mac Helper installer works very well and it’s the easiest, quickest and most reliable method of syncing up an Apple TV to a computer on the same network. Well done and keep up the good work. Utilities like this are very rare and very useful.

Developer Response
Thanks, as I created this for my self first - it will be updated and improved over time. If you have ideas about better layout - I would love to see how that looks, you can email me to support@cherpake.com. Would love to chat how this app can be made better.
Thank you for the Apple TV support!
02/03/2020
iCMW

The app works well and it’s nice to see development support for Apple TV - utilities like this are very rare on tvOS. Some things about the Apple TV version: The UI could be updated, with perhaps options for background screen color and folder color preferences. Also, the layout could be simplified so that not so much space is wasted on the left side of the screen, allowing more space for listing files. The Mac Helper installer works very well and it’s the easiest, quickest and most reliable method of syncing up an Apple TV to a computer on the same network. Well done and keep up the good work. Utilities like this are very rare and very useful.
Developer Response 02/05/2020
Thanks, as I created this for my self first - it will be updated and improved over time. If you have ideas about better layout - I would love to see how that looks, you can email me to support@cherpake.com. Would love to chat how this app can be made better.

New in this update: - Sort files and folders by kind to keep similar media together - Build and browse your Offline Library on Apple TV - Save files and folders from your computer for offline playback on Apple TV, with download progress and controls - Enjoy improved layouts and general reliability fixes

Version 2026.9 13h ago

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
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- Usage Data
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- Other Data

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Information

Seller: Remote Sunrise LTD
Size: 61.8 MB
Category: Utilities
Compatibility: Requires iOS 18.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.

Apple TV
Requires tvOS 18.0 or later.
Languages: English and 32 more

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Age Rating: 4+

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