FileBrowserGOs Advanced Features

Compare Files and Folders

Compare Files and Folders side by side on iOS with FileBrowserGO.

To Compare a folder either tap the context menu fo ra folder and select "Compare With Folder" or navigate into a folder tap the View Options button and select "Compare".

When in Comparison Mode, tap and hold a file to bring up the menu:

  • View Both: Bring up both files in a side by side preview to compare their contents.
  • Copy to : Copy the current file to the other compared folder.
  • Rename: You can choose to delete the file or both files.

Grey: Same Folder name.

Purple: Same File name only.

Blue: Same File name and File Size (and Date if the "Dates Must Match" setting is turned on).

Compare Files and Folders side by side on iOS

Comparison Settings

Date Must Match: If this is checked, then Blue items match all 3 requirements, Name, Size and Date.

Auto Scroll: This scrolls both directories when you scroll either side.

Advanced Subfolder Controls: Tap the chevrons to expand subfolders whilst in Comparison Mode.

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