# Remote File Manager

> Remote file manager for accessing and streaming files from computers, NAS, and cloud storage. (iPhone/iPad app by Jane Zhang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-manager/id608738784 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jane Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/608738787)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.41/5 from 210 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-manager/id608738784/reviews.md

## What is Remote File Manager?

Remote File Manager allows you to directly access your files on remote computers (Mac, Windows, Linux), NAS and cloud storages (Dropbox, One Drive etc). 

What's the major difference between Remote File Manager and other file apps? 
* Streams remote files(docs, photos, movies and music) to your iDevice without doing file transfer. 
* Manage your remote files right on your iPhone/iPad. 
* Use CIFS/SMB protocol to access network shares. It doesn't require any additional software running on the server side. 

Access Network Shares 
Supported OS and devices: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme and NAS. 
Access network shares by CIFS/SMB protocol. 
Manage (copy/move/rename/delete) your remote files from iPhone/iPad. 
Stream movies and music from network shares to iPhone/iPad. 
Transfer files between network shares and iPhone/iPad. 
Search remote files by filename. 
Support network discovery and make connection setup easily. 

Access Cloud Storages 
Supported Cloud Storages: Dropbox, OneDrive and Box. 
Access and manage your files on Cloud Storage. 
Stream movies and musics to iPhone/iPad 
Transfer files between Cloud Storage and iPhone/iPad. 

Supported File Types 
Photos: 
Support JPG, PNG, TIFF 
Play Slideshow 
Transfer photos between iOS Photo Library and network shares/cloud storages. 
Share photos on Twitter, Facebook, Email etc. 

Videos: 
Support majority video formats: MOV,MP4,M4V,MPV,AVI,XVID,MKV,RMVB,WMV,FLV etc. 
Play Up to HD quality (1920 x 1080 pixels) for Quick Time media files (MP4, MOV, M4V, MPV) 
Play up to DV quality (720 x 576 pixels) for other media files (AVI,XVID,MKV,RMVB,WMV,FLV etc.) 

Music: 
Support MP3, AAC, AIFF, WAV 
Background, shuffle, Repeat play 

PDF: 
Fast open large pdf file. 
Support Outline, Bookmark, page thumbnails, annotation link etc. 

Documents: 
MS Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint 
iWork: Pages, Numbers, Keynote 
And more doc formats: plain text, RTF(Rich Text Format), HTML and Web Archives

## Key features

- Access remote computers (Mac, Windows, Linux)
- Connect to NAS and cloud storages
- Stream media files directly
- Manage files (copy, move, rename, delete)
- Transfer files between devices and remote locations
- Supports various file types including photos, videos, music, PDFs, and documents

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-manager/id608738784/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Most recent update for Unknown Host

*2022-11-30, version 4.1.1*

…has caused an Unknown Host issue.

### 4/5 — No function for sending some file types via text message

*2022-11-25, version 4.1.1*

Great app but there is no way to send some files types via text message.  If I want to send local documents to someone else I first have to send to myself via email and then I can text the documents

### 3/5 — Always uploads one fewer file than I select

*2022-03-29, version 4.0.0*

This app worked great for a long time and has been an essential tool for me. Unfortunately, something changed about a year ago, and as things stand now, uploading via SMB always uploads one fewer fille than I select. Select 5, it uploads 4. Select 10, it uploads 9. Select 1, it uploads nothing. Consistently. This really makes the app far less usable than it used to be. I really hope the app gets some love soon. Otherwise, I am a fan.

### 2/5 — Dissatisfied

*2020-10-04, version 4.0.0*

Excellent file navigation. No export options. I want to open videos on a server in imovies.

### 3/5 — Fine app except google drive not working

*2020-05-11, version 4.0.0*

This is a very powerful and useful App. But recent Google Drive it’s not working. Otherwise it would have been excellent. App

### 4/5 — This is awesome

*2020-03-09, version 4.0.0*

However, if there is 10 or 15 seconds forward/backward button on the video player, that’s going to be perfect app.

### 5/5 — This is the one to get

*2020-02-04, version 4.0.0*

I think I tried every other remote file manager in the App Store before I found the one that really does the job - this one. I can preview a remote file, bring it over, work on it and then save back to the remote drive.  It was easy to set up my remote sharing folders following the help file.

### 1/5 — This doesn’t works GoogleDrives with iOS 13.3

*2020-01-20, version 4.0.0*

This doesn’t works GoogleDrives with iOS 13.3

### 4/5 — Excellent

*2020-01-17, version 4.0.0*

excellent for storing all the information of all apple products in one place

### 1/5 — Useless now that iOS 13 came out

*2019-12-30, version 4.0.0*

I can’t download any pictures to my time capsule anymore. Overnight the app became absolutely useless. I guess time to get another app.

## Frequently asked questions about Remote File Manager

### What can I do with this remote file manager app?

This app allows you to directly access and manage files stored on remote computers (Mac, Windows, Linux), NAS devices, and cloud storage services like Dropbox and OneDrive. You can stream media files such as movies and music, transfer files between your device and remote locations, and organize your remote data.

### What types of files can I access and manage?

The app supports a wide range of file types, including photos (JPG, PNG, TIFF), videos (MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, etc.), music (MP3, AAC, WAV), PDFs, and various documents like MS Office files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and iWork files (Pages, Numbers, Keynote).

### How do I connect to remote computers?

You can access network shares on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and NAS devices using the CIFS/SMB protocol. The app supports network discovery to make connection setup easier, and it does not require any additional software to be running on the server side.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the application is available for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees or paid upfront costs.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices (iPhone/iPad). It allows you to stream and manage files on remote computers running Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, as well as NAS devices and cloud storages.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 4.1.1 — 2022-10-02

4.1.1 
Fix "Unknown host" issue.

4.1.0
Fix some bugs and compatible with iOS 16.

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## More apps by Jane Zhang

- [Remote File Manager Basic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-manager-basic/id626591824)

All apps by Jane Zhang: https://appshunter.io/developer/608738787

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