Best FE File Explorer alternatives: apps like FE File Explorer

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
6 free apps
Updated November 2026

FE File Explorer is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to FE File Explorer

FileBrowser: Documents Manager#1

FileBrowser: Documents Manager by Stratospherix Ltd

File Explorer & Media Player
Editor's Choice
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.7😊(5.7K ratings)
$7.99
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Access and manage files across your home computers, network drives, and cloud storage. Upload, download, copy, and edit documents directly from your device, with built-in viewers for various file types and streaming capabilities.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Great file manager
  • πŸš€ Powerful and versatile
  • πŸ”’ Secure access to files
  • πŸ’‘ Excellent integration with iOS Files app
  • πŸ‘ Reliable and stable
  • πŸ‘ Fantastic customer support

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› SMB connection issues
  • πŸ› Misleading directory caching
  • πŸ› Video playback problems
  • πŸ› Buggy UI changes
  • πŸ› Inability to rename photos
WebDAV Navigator#2

WebDAV Navigator by Schimera Pty Ltd

Easy access to your files
Strong Contender
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.2😐(752 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access, manage, and edit files on your local server, NAS, or cloud storage directly from your iPhone or iPad. Download, share, and open documents in various formats, stream media, and upload photos with ease.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸš€ Fast and reliable
  • πŸ”’ Secure WebDAV access
  • πŸ’‘ Useful for accessing files remotely
  • πŸ‘ Good integration with other apps

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Buggy search functionality
  • πŸ› Inconsistent file management
  • πŸ› Unstable connections
  • πŸ› Lack of support for certain file types
  • πŸ› Unintuitive interface
FTP Client - FTP Server Files#3

FTP Client - FTP Server Files by Loopbots Technology

FTP For AWS, Cpanel, Plesk
Worth Considering
πŸ”§ Utilities
3.2😞(58 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app acts as a file manager and explorer for your servers and shared networks. It allows you to securely upload and download any file type, manage files, and access network shares. It offers robust security features and a user-friendly interface.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Simple and straightforward
  • πŸš€ Quick actions for speed
  • πŸ‘ Easy navigation
  • πŸš€ Instant FTPS connection
  • πŸ‘ Works as advertised
  • πŸ‘ Good and important software
  • πŸ‘ Good FTP
  • πŸ‘ Works well
  • πŸ‘ Very useful
  • πŸ‘ Works perfectly
  • πŸ‘ Pretty good app
  • πŸ‘ Very intuitive interface
  • πŸ‘ Simple to use

Room to Improve

  • 😠 Too complicated
  • 😠 Monthly subscription not preferred
  • 😠 Too many ads
  • 😠 Ads make app unusable
  • 😠 Can't get past ads
  • 😠 Ads bombard user
  • 😠 Ads before connect/disconnect
  • 😠 Can't download folders
  • 😠 App needs updating for Files
  • 😠 Can't dismiss pop-up ad
  • 😠 Addware, no product
  • 😠 File not showing up
  • 😠 Weird way to do things
  • 😠 No examples or guidance
  • 😠 Did not work
  • 😠 Hard to use for basic user
  • 😠 No field help or prompts
  • 😠 Can only upload one thing at a time
  • 😠 Can't see any files or folders
  • 😠 Useless as is
  • 😠 Couldn't connect
  • 😠 Home button does not work
  • 😠 No way to view all servers
  • 😠 Crashes when device connects
  • 😠 Crashed on first connection
  • 😠 App crashes on larger file download
  • 😠 Trash app
  • 😠 Crashes when trying to open site
  • 😠 Can't change port from 21 to 22
  • 😠 Bombarded with ads immediately
  • 😠 Crashes on connect
  • 😠 Unskippable full-screen ad every two taps
  • 😠 Crash on attempted connection

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