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Seafile Pro

Seafile Pro

by Seafile Ltd.

54 ratings
60 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free

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Released
May 6, 2013
Updated
October 31, 2026

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Seafile Ltd.
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About

This professional client allows teams to access and manage their self-hosted cloud storage. It offers secure file syncing and version control for seamless collaboration across devices.

✓Self-hosting capabilities
✓Secure file syncing
✓Version control
✓Fine-grained permissions
✓Cross-device compatibility
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What users say about Seafile Pro

Reviews of Seafile Pro are mixed: the Utilities app is rated 3.1/5 from 54 App Store ratings. What users like most: fast loading and syncing, simple and clean UI. Top complaints: frequent crashes and instability, no file preview. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast loading and syncing
  • 👍Simple and clean UI
  • 🔒Self-hosted option and security
  • 💡Version control and fine-grained permissions
  • 🔄Works well across devices
  • ✨Great alternative to Nextcloud/Dropbox

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and instability
  • 🚫No file preview
  • ❌Issues with custom server ports
  • 📉Poor integration with iOS Files app
  • 📷Auto photo upload unreliable/buggy
  • 📱UI issues on iPad/iPhone
  • 🚫No search functionality
  • 🌑Lack of dark mode
  • 🔄Syncing glitches
  • 🔒No app-level encryption
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What's New in Seafile Pro

4.0.9

October 31, 2026

- Fixed a crash on launch on iOS 27.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Great alternative to nextcloud

I’m surprised how fast it loads anything. Simple UI, and I’ve ran into very few bugs or issues. Just works.
Eewubb

Used to work well, now it can’t load folder and errors

Crashes more
Sschultzmd

Bad design, but I believe in it

If I tap the back arrow while viewing a library it logs me out. What? Also, I can’t preview any files. Files load very quickly for me, though.
Eeliaswub

Garbage

Stay away from this garbage and use something else.
GGuyenn900

crash

crash on ios18.7.2
Zzzxt19c
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

35 issues

Crashes frequently

Bug

Cannot load folders/libraries

Bug

Logs out when tapping back arrow

Bug

Cannot preview files

Bug

Servers with ports don't work (e.g., 4443)

Bug

Crash on iOS 18.7.2

Bug

Login issues (cannot log back in)

Bug

Syncing glitches, requires reinstall

Bug

Cannot unlock encrypted library

Bug

Background photo uploads don't work

Bug

Photos do not auto-upload

Bug

Camera roll upload starts uploading all photos

Bug

Dumps photos in a root folder

Bug

Syncing photos stalls when app is inactive

Bug

App freezes during uploads, requires restart

Bug

Photo uploads lock the app

Bug

Cannot view files after upgrade

Bug

Scrolling big folders of images crashes the app

Bug

Cannot view files on latest version

Bug

Photon browser shows X images

Bug

Network errors in app, but browser works

Bug

Stuck on 'connecting to server'

Bug

Auto photo upload doesn't work

Bug

Unable to select upload folder in settings

Bug

Photos uploaded can't keep size unchanged

Bug

Seafile not selectable as destination/source in Files app

Bug

Files out-of-date when browsing libraries in Files app

Bug

Perpetual 'authentication required' for Files app

Bug

Auto upload does not work at all

Bug

Manual upload is unreliable

Bug

UI unusable on iPad

Bug

Sync folders not showing after login

Bug

Cannot download files

Bug

App responds very slowly during camera upload

Bug

Face ID support shows Touch ID instead

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Requested Features

15 requests

Dark mode

Feature

Better integration with iOS Files app (share menu, saving directly)

Feature

File preview in browser

Feature

Option to upload only new photos

Feature

Upload photos into mm-yy format

Feature

Shortcuts in Apple shortcut app

Feature

Search functionality

Feature

Background audio playback

Feature

Keep offline files when wiping cache

Feature

Support for custom server ports (e.g., 4443)

Feature

App-level encryption

Feature

iPad split view support

Feature

Reverse order of camera roll when uploading pictures

Feature

Long file names viewable on iPhone app

Feature

Local audio files play in background

Feature

FAQ

What is Seafile Pro?

Seafile Pro is the professional iOS client for Seafile, a self-hosting cloud storage solution designed for teams. It enables secure file syncing, version control, and fine-grained permissions for collaborative data management.

Is Seafile Pro free to use?

Yes, Seafile Pro is available for free on iOS. The app itself does not have a cost, and it does not contain advertisements.

What devices does Seafile Pro support?

Seafile Pro is designed for iOS devices, specifically supporting both iPhone and iPad.

How often is Seafile Pro updated?

The latest version of Seafile Pro is 4.0.9, which was last updated on October 31, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though the exact frequency is not specified.

What are the main advantages of Seafile Pro according to users?

User reviews highlight fast loading and syncing, a simple and clean UI, the benefits of self-hosting and security, and effective version control and permissions as key pros. Many also see it as a great alternative to Nextcloud/Dropbox.

What are the common criticisms of Seafile Pro?

User feedback indicates issues with frequent crashes and instability, a lack of file preview functionality, and problems with custom server ports. Some users also report syncing glitches and UI issues on iPads and iPhones.

Does Seafile Pro offer file search?

No, according to user feedback, Seafile Pro currently lacks search functionality within the app.

Is Seafile Pro suitable for younger users?

Seafile Pro has an age rating of 4+, making it generally appropriate for younger users. However, its professional nature and self-hosting requirements may be more suited for older users or those managing business data.