When comparing Dir - Open Source File Manager vs Android Assistant, the Slant community recommends Android Assistant for most people. In the question“What are the best file explorers on Android?” Android Assistant is ranked 18th while Dir - Open Source File Manager is ranked 19th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Light on resources
The app doesn't take up much storage space; dark mode serves as a battery-saver.
Pro Privacy-focused
This app doesn't collect any of your private data and it doesn't require any unnecessary permissions.
Pro App backup and restore
Pro App 2 SD
Get more free internal phone storage space
Pro Batch Install Uninstall
Pro System Clean
Cache, Thumbnail Cache, Temporary File, Log File, Empty Folder, Empty File, Browser History, Clipboard, Market History, Gmail History, Google Earth History, Google Map History
Pro Small Size
But so many tools
Cons
Con Out of date
Latest commit on Mar 26, 2018
Con Very Basic
It has basic features only. You can copy, paste, move files but no root explorer, SMB etc .
Con Does not support root yet
