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iExplorer
iexplorer · v4.6.0,180
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8.0
iOS device backup software and file manager
brew install --cask iexplorer 12
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Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026iExplorer is a professional-grade iOS device backup management and file transfer tool, offering detailed backup analysis, file extraction, and transfer capabilities. It supports a wide range of iOS devices and provides a user-friendly interface for managing backups and accessing files directly from your Mac.
Manages iOS device backups and acts as a file manager for transferring files between iOS devices and Mac.
Maturity: iExplorer is a well-established and mature application with regular updates.
Community: Limited recent discussion found; a single mention on Hacker News in 2014 comparing it to PhoneView.
Pros
- + Professional-grade backup management and file transfer capabilities
- + Supports a wide range of iOS devices and operating systems
- + User-friendly interface for managing backups and accessing files
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates
- - Premium pricing compared to alternatives
Community Mentions
hackernews
Sep 2014 Ask HN: PhoneView or iExplorer
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown