# EX File Manager

> All-in-one file explorer to manage, view, edit and play files!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ace.ex.file.manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ace.ex.file.manager)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ace.ex.file.manager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ace Mobile
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 23,603,985
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (48,620 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-02
- **First published:** 2022-07-18
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 103 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ace.ex.file.manager)
- **Website:** [https://www.acemobileapps.net/](https://www.acemobileapps.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.acemobileapps.net/privacy-policy](https://www.acemobileapps.net/privacy-policy)

## Description

EX File Manager is a fast, safe and full-featured file explorer for Android. Free and easy to use, it gives you desktop-style control over files with Multiple Select, Cut/Copy/Paste, Move, Create, Delete, Rename, Search, Share, Shortcut and Bookmark support. Access local storage, cloud drives (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Mega, NextCloud), and network shares (SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV). Built-in disk analysis shows large files, folder sizes and recent items so you can reclaim space quickly.

Powerful utilities include ZIP/RAR/7z compress and extract, 128-bit file encryption, PDF and eBook reader (EPUB, MOBI, AZW, TXT), APK viewing as ZIP, OTG/USB support (FAT32, exFAT, NTFS), thumbnails for media, favorites/bookmarks and PC file access. Multilingual support and responsive customer support make EX File Manager a complete file management solution for Android users.

## Rankings

- #6,539 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.ace.ex.file.manager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.iadb.helper.permission.API`

## Review summary

Most reviewers praise EX File Manager for ease of use and solid file management with useful extras. The main recurring drawback is intrusive advertising that hurts the experience for many users, with some uninstalling due to ads. A minority mention misalignment between description and reality. Overall, the app offers strong usability and functionality, but the ad-heavy experience colors overall impressions.

### Pros

- Easy to use and navigate
- Fulfills its promises and offers extra features
- Strong file management capabilities for daily use
- Generally positive sentiment with multiple reviews calling it excellent or a masterpiece

### Cons

- Intrusive and abundant ads that disrupt usage
- Ads feel forced and have led some users to uninstall
- Not all reviews feel the app matches its description

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ace.ex.file.manager)