# Remote File Explorer — Browse, Transfer & Manage LAN

> Access and manage remote files, cloud storage, and local files on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Do Anh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-explorer/id650802297 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Do Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/646231301)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-explorer/id650802297/reviews.md

## What is Remote File Explorer?

# Remote File Explorer – LAN File Manager

Access, organize, and manage files across your local network with **Remote File Explorer**. Connect to Windows PCs, Macs, Linux servers, NAS devices, FTP/SFTP servers, WebDAV storage, and more—all from your iPhone or iPad.

Browse remote folders, transfer files at high speed, stream media without downloading, edit documents, and securely manage your network storage with an intuitive interface designed for both everyday users and IT professionals.

## Key Features

• Connect to SMB/CIFS, SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, NFS, and SSH servers
• Automatically discover devices on your local network with Bonjour and network scanning
• Browse, copy, move, rename, delete, and organize remote files and folders
• Upload and download files with support for background transfers
• Resume interrupted transfers and manage multiple transfer queues
• Stream videos and music directly from network storage without downloading
• Preview photos, PDFs, Office documents, archives, text files, and more
• Built-in text editor with syntax highlighting for developers
• ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and GZIP archive support
• Advanced search across remote folders and file contents
• Synchronize folders between your device and remote servers
• Save unlimited server connections with favorites and quick access
• Securely store credentials using Face ID, Touch ID, and Keychain
• Wake compatible computers remotely with Wake-on-LAN
• Built-in SSH terminal for remote administration
• Integrates with the Files app for seamless file access
• Supports Siri Shortcuts, Home Screen widgets, and Dark Mode

## Built for Performance

Remote File Explorer is optimized for fast browsing and efficient transfers, even when working with large folders or high-capacity NAS devices. Intelligent caching, parallel transfers, and background processing keep your workflow smooth and responsive.

## Secure by Design

Your connections are protected using modern encryption technologies including SSH and TLS. Login credentials are securely stored in Apple's Keychain, and biometric authentication helps keep your data private.

Whether you're managing a home server, accessing office files, maintaining a NAS, or administering remote systems, Remote File Explorer provides a powerful and reliable file management experience for your entire local network.
#Remote File Explorer offers auto-renewing subscription options:
•$7.99 per month
•$34.99 per year
• You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer
• Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan
• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable
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## Key features

- Access remote computers (Mac, Windows, Linux)
- Connect to Dropbox and cloud storage
- Transfer files between devices
- Search files by name
- Built-in photo viewer
- Video and music player
- Document reader for Office and iWork

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote File Explorer Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Remote File Explorer Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote File Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-explorer/id650802297/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No computers appear

*2017-08-07, version 1.0*

No computers appear. Please fix.

### 2/5 — Can't view remote image files

*2017-01-17*

Says it has file readers for .jpg files but the only thing you can see is the file name and the option to download.  Not useful for me.

It connected fine to my remote hard drive though.

### 1/5 — It's pure crap ....

*2016-12-27, version 1.0*

This thing does nothing except waste your time.

### 1/5 — Doesn't see any of my computers

*2016-11-25*

I have three MacBook Pros and four Thinkpads; the app never identified a single computer on my network.

### 1/5 — File manager?

*2016-09-04, version 1.0*

Where's the "file management". When I connect to my network storage the only 
option is to download. Nothing about deleting or renaming files. So it's useless to me.

### 3/5 — Ordinaire

*2016-07-12, version 1.0*

À part le fait que le Browser ne fonctionne pas, le reste est correct.  Il permet quand même de garder des dossiers personnels avec des documents en pdf, etc.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2016-05-30*

Like most people who have tried it, it won't see any of the desktops on my network.  It wasn't able to find any of the Windows, Linux, and Mac boxes I have.

### 1/5 — Pointless app

*2016-03-19*

Doesn't work, hasn't been updated for ages.

### 2/5 — Shame but doesn't work

*2015-11-29, version 1.0*

I needed something to access my samba shares from my NAS but this can't find them and doesn't have a way to manually enter the host ip

### 1/5 — Won't Explore on LAN

*2015-06-22*

Every time I attempt to get to a LAN connection the application crashes.

## Frequently asked questions about Remote File Explorer

### What kind of files can I access with this app?

You can access files on your remote computer (Mac, Windows, Linux) and cloud storage like Dropbox. This includes documents, photos, videos, and music. The app supports various formats for photos (JPG, PNG, TIFF), videos (MOV, MP4, M4V, 3GP), music (MP3, AAC), and documents (MS Office, iWork, plain text, RTF, HTML).

### How do I connect to my remote computer?

The app supports connecting to Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux computers that have SMB support enabled. You can access network shares on these devices using the SMB protocol. This allows for file transfer and management between your remote computer and your iDevice.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The application is designed for iDevices, which includes iPhones and iPads. It allows you to access files from your remote computer or cloud storage directly from these Apple mobile devices.

### Can I manage files on my remote computer?

Yes, you can manage files on your remote computer and cloud storage. The app provides file management capabilities such as renaming, deleting, and moving files. You can also search for files by their name on the remote system.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-08-11

-Improve UI/UX

### 1.0 — 2013-05-24

No release notes.

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