FileBrowser Comparison — Which Edition is Best for iPad & iPhone?
FileBrowser vs FileBrowserGO vs FileBrowser Professional Features
This comparison helps you decide which FileBrowser version — Standard, GO or Professional — is right for your workflow on iPad and iPhone, from home users to professionals to corporate managed deployments. FileBrowser has been on the App Store for over 11 years with a team of developers working diligently to improve and add new features all the time.
| Which FileBrowser is Right for You? | |||
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FileBrowser |
FileBrowserGO |
FileBrowser Professional |
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| Best for | Basic file access - Standard | Power users and syncing - GO | Business & advanced workflows - Professional |
| Price | $7.99 USD - Standard | Subscription $0.99 USD per month - GO | $14.99 USD - Professional |
| Access Your Files Anywhere | |||
| FileBrowser | FileBrowser Professional | ||
| Connect to computers (Mac/PC) | ✔ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Cloud storage (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, GoogleDrive, WebDAV, Nextcloud) | ✔ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Additional Cloud storage (SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud S3, Amazon S3, pCloud, BackBlaze, Wasabi, Filebase, iDrive e2 S3, Digital Ocean, Storj) | ✖ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| FTP / SFTP access | ✔ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| NAS & network drives. Like Synology, QNAP, Western Digital and Netgear | ✔ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Sync, Backup & Automation | |||
| FileBrowser | FileBrowserGO | Professional Professional | |
| Folder sync | ✖ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Scheduled tasks | ✖ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Advanced automation | ✖ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Upgrade if you need automatic backups or syncing between locations. | |||
| Advanced File Management | |||
| FileBrowser | FileBrowserGO | FileBrowser Professional | |
| Folder Summaries | ✔ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| FTP File & folder permissions | ✔ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Regex Filename Search | ✖ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Filter searches using dates, type, size & XMP rating | ✖ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Save and Load Searches | ✖ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Bulk Rename - Add text, Replace and Format | ✔ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Bulk Rename - Using EXIF Data | ✖ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Folder Comparison | ✖ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Security & Control | |||
| FileBrowser | FileBrowserGO | FileBrowser Professional | |
| Secure connections (FTPS, SFTP) | ✔ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| FaceID / Touch ID | ✔ - Standard | ✔ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Enterprise-level security, Encrypted SMB3 | ✖ - Standard | ✖ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| MDM Configurable | ✖ - Standard | ✖ - GO | ✔ - Professional |
| Get Started | |||
| FileBrowser | Download Now | ||
| FileBrowserGO | Start your free trial | ||
| FileBrowser Professional | Upgrade to Professional | ||
Your Privacy Matters
Unlike other file manager apps available on the App Store we do not collect or sell any of your data. The App Store now shows you what information apps collect about you. FileBrowser does not collect any information at all. Please be cautious when downloading apps - a free app may cost you a lot more in lost privacy.
Family Sharing
All our Apps feature family sharing. With Family Sharing up to six family members can install this app or share a subscription.
Upgrade at any time
If you bought FileBrowser and feel you need the additional features, simply use the App Store's 'Complete my Bundle' to add 'FileBrowser Professional' by only paying the difference.
What a fabulous app!
Does everything you could possibly want, including quickly and easily connecting to Windows and Linux shares and viewing and playing every popular file type. It will even let you automate moving files between folders on your Windows or Linux share using a timer. It also works perfectly with IOS shortcuts. Truly, what's not to like? It's so much better than FE File Explorer! I wish I'd bought this years ago!OverlyComplicated - App Store - USA
Wow, I connected to my NAS and ALL cloud storage in 15min
Just like my title says, I connected to my local networked storage system, as well as Microsoft, one drive, dropbox, box, Google Drive, and my local networked PCs, all within about 15 to 20 minutes. This really did work and that’s probably what matters to all of you. If you want to use your iPad, or iPhone to access all of your networks storage, other computers on your net, work, and cloud storage, this would seem to be the app that will do it for you, effortlessly!Vonskow - App Store - USA
I wish more apps were this good
Works extremely well. Handles networked storage much more reliably than any Apple made application on any platform. Easy to set up; easy to use. FB takes away 95% of the pain of iPadOS file management. I can't say enough good things about how wll it handles network and cloud storage.pinkyndbrain - App Store - Canada
Browser doesn’t do it justice
I rarely write reviews but this app deserves much more promotion. It has turned my iPad to a professional business device with a full suite of file management tools that you’d expect on a desktop. The way the Pro version works with Cloud storage is brilliant and offers huge flexibility. Clearly a product borne out of frustration with the apps that come with the major cloud providers, this app is a must for anyone wanting more than just syncing to their devices.smallboxes - App Store - UK
FAQ
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What’s the difference between FileBrowser, FileBrowserGO, and Professional?
See side-by-side how each app handles file management, cloud access, network connections, and advanced features — so you can pick the edition that gives you exactly what you need.
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Are backup and sync tasks included in standard FileBrowser?
No — the standard FileBrowser app focuses on essential file management. Advanced features like automated backups, folder sync, and task automation are only available in FileBrowserGO and FileBrowser Professional, giving you more control if you need them.
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Does FileBrowser support cloud storage?
Yes — FileBrowser lets you connect to popular cloud services, but FileBrowserGO and FileBrowser Professional go further, giving access to additional cloud storage like OneDrive for Business, S3, Azure, and more for advanced workflows.
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What advanced search features are available in FileBrowser apps?
All versions let you search files on local, network, and cloud storage. FileBrowserGO and Professional add advanced search filters by type, date, and size, plus regex search and the ability to save and load searches.
