# LAN drive SAMBA Server Client — Network drive - Samba server

> Mobile SMB/Samba server and client for network file sharing and access. (iPhone/iPad app by Webrox.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lan-drive-samba-server-client/id1317727404 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Webrox](https://appshunter.io/developer/532861441)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 88 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2018-01-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lan-drive-samba-server-client/id1317727404/reviews.md

## What is LAN drive SAMBA Server Client?

Transform your phone as a network drive (also known as "z drive").
Access your phone/device files with common softwares : MAC OS Finder, File Explorer, ES Explorer, VLC, Kodi etc.
LAN Drive is a powerfull and easy SMB server - also known as SAMBA server - designed for filesharing.
LAN drive is also a powerfull client to connect to SMB servers, and view/copy/paste files easily.
You could forget your usb key or your usb cable, you will never forget LAN Drive.

TRIAL version : 
* Limited bandwitch to 0.5 MB/s. Buy the app and transfer up to 50 MB/s (100 times faster) - depending your max wifi speed.

Features :
* Copy/paste/rename files and folders on your device with MAC OS Finder, File Explorer, ES Explorer, etc.
* Access DCIM (Photos and Videos) in your device as a network shared folder.
* View your multimedia files with embedded mediaplayer (or external app).
* Your device name appears automatically in MAC OS Finder, File Explorer, ES Explorer, VLC, Kodi etc.
* Manage your device name (NetBios) and Workgroup name.
* 3 authentication types : Anonymous with popup confirmation, Anonymous and Users with custom rights
* Manage users and create your own shared folders with credentials.
* View users connected and disconnect them.
* Unlimited connections (several users can access your sharings at the same time)
* 5 languages : English, Spanish, French, German, Italian.
* Protocols SMB1 (CIFS) and SMB2 protocol (enable/disable via settings)

## Key features

- Transform phone into a network drive
- Access files via MAC OS Finder, File Explorer, VLC
- Copy, paste, rename files and folders
- Access DCIM as a shared folder
- Embedded media player
- Manage users and shared folders
- Supports SMB1 and SMB2 protocols

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock bandwidth and hide ads | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lan-drive-samba-server-client/id1317727404/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A must for NAS users!!

*2025-07-15*

If you have a NAS ( MyCloud) or other this is a must! You have access to all your files on the go!! It’s easy to set up and you have multi TB STORAGE in your pocket!

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-05-12, version 6.3*

Not working

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2024-07-16*

I have paid for it, but the speed is very average, only 4MB/s, the device is very hot after start server, and there are no live pictures in the DCIM folder, which is basically useless to me.

### 1/5 — Security warning

*2024-06-11, version 6.3*

Be very very wary about this. Packet sniff what it’s doing because something isn’t right.

### 5/5 — Really useful but could do with an update

*2024-04-21, version 6.3*

I only need to use this app occasionally but when I do it’s extremely useful. Instead of having to email myself sensitive files, I can transfer them directly between my computers and phone.

Surprised to see this app hasn’t been updated in years though. Would like to see an update just to add confidence it isn’t about to break on an iOS update.

### 1/5 — That’s a no from me.

*2024-03-02*

Gave it a shot with the paid version, but experiencing constant interruptions during file transfers. Despite multiple attempts over several days, the app seems unable to complete a single file transfer and, to make matters worse, it triggers my router-modem-switch to restart. Rated one star for these persistent issues.

### 1/5 — Abandonware

*2024-02-09*

Paid for the premium version to avoid data speed caps. Works for small files under say 100MB but anything larger causes the APP to crash back to the iOS screen killing my SMB connection. 

Hasn’t been patched in years. 😢

### 4/5 — Good app, and I have suggestions.

*2024-01-10, version 6.3*

I’ve used this app for over a year and just bought the 2.99 purchase. It’s great, but…

- I’d love to be able to search files. 
- I had to completely delete and reinstall the app to connect to my server, nothing about my setup changed, it was just a weird glitch that required a reinstall. 
- I’d love to be able to listen to music files on my server, while my screen is off. At the moment, putting my phone to sleep closes the instance, same with minimising the app.

### 3/5 — Works okay but drains the battery

*2023-12-19, version 6.3*

Everything works ok but the server really drains the battery on my iPad even when I'm not transferring or accessing anything. In fact, it gets concerningly hot even though I dim the screen. I am using the paid version on an iPad air 5th gen.

### 2/5 — Please update app!

*2023-09-22*

This is great app but with old ui ux. Please add drag and drop / full support of adding files like gallery and files from apple files app / player / full file manager and ....
And when i want to import files from my Documents app to my landrive folder it gives me an error

## Frequently asked questions about LAN drive SAMBA Server Client

### What does LAN drive SAMBA Server Client do?

This app transforms your phone into a network drive, allowing you to access and manage your device's files from your computer using common software like MAC OS Finder or File Explorer. It acts as an SMB/Samba server for easy file sharing over your local network.

### How can I access my phone's files with this app?

Once the app is running as a server, your phone will appear as a network drive on your computer. You can then use file management software on your computer to browse, copy, paste, and rename files and folders on your device, including photos and videos in your DCIM folder.

### Is the app free to use?

The app offers a trial version with limited bandwidth. To unlock full transfer speeds (up to 50 MB/s), you can purchase the full version through an in-app purchase. This allows for significantly faster file transfers compared to the trial.

### What devices is LAN drive SAMBA Server Client compatible with?

The app is designed to be accessed from common computer operating systems and file management software, including MAC OS Finder, Windows File Explorer, ES Explorer, VLC, and Kodi. It supports both SMB1 and SMB2 protocols.

### What are the main use cases for this app?

The primary use case is to eliminate the need for USB cables or cloud storage for transferring files between your phone and computer. It's ideal for quickly accessing photos and videos, transferring large files, or managing documents directly over your Wi-Fi network.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3 — 2019-09-10

Fix bugs and improvements: see https://bit.ly/landrivechanges for more details.

### 6.2 — 2019-08-20

Fix bugs and improvements: see https://bit.ly/landrivechanges for more details.

### 6.1 — 2019-07-18

Fix bugs and improvements: see https://bit.ly/landrivechanges for more details.

### 6.0 — 2019-04-05

Fix bugs and improvements: see https://bit.ly/landrivechanges for more details.

### 5.8 — 2019-02-04

Fix bugs and improvements: see https://bit.ly/landrivechanges for more details.

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