Comparison

SMB Manager vs EBF Files

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SMB Manager

This app acts as a comprehensive file manager and SMB client for iOS. It allows you to store, view, and manage files locally and on remote SMB servers, supporting various document, media, and archive formats. Transfer files easily from your computer via Wi-Fi or iTunes.

Highlights
  • Remote SMB server access
  • Local file management
  • File creation, move, copy, rename, delete
  • File sorting and searching
  • Support for multiple archive formats
  • Built-in music and video player
  • Document viewer for various formats
Features
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SMB Manager is a full-featured SMB client for iOS as well as convenient file manager to store, view and manage files and documents. The application includes tools for viewing files on the remote machine and locally. This is a powerful tool to transfer images, books, music and video. Application allows: + Create, move, copy, rename, pack/unpack, delete file/folder options. + File sorting(by name, by extension, by size, by date). + Searching files in subfolders. SMB Manager supports multiple SMB servers. Application password protection is supported. SMB Manager can work with the photo galleries and files on your device. SMB Manager can open documents from external applications. You will be able to manage all of your stored data like subfolders! In addition the app will provide you with: + Compatible with all popular archive formats (rar, zip, 7z, gz, tar ...) + Downloading files with Mac, via Wi-Fi or through iTunes: The application allows you to transfer files from any computer with Mac OS X or Windows. + View and manage documents: * Application supports (*.djvu, *.pdf, *.xps documents), * e-books (*.fb2, *.epub, *.mobi, *.azw, *.prc, *.chm, *.fbz, *.rtf, *.txt (all encodings)), * Microsoft Office documents (*.doc, *.docx, *.xls, *.xlsx, *.ppt, *.pptx), * Apple iWorks documents (*.pages, *.numbers, *.key), * image files (jpg, png, gif, tiff ...), * comic books (*.cbr, *.cbz, *.cb7, *.cbt) * and sources: (*.h, *.c, *.cpp, *.m, *.java, *.cs ...). + Music player: * Wide range of supported audio formats(mp3, m4a, wav, wma, wv, ape, ogg, flac, aiff, aac, au ...) and * supports popular playlist formats(cue, m3u, m3u8 ...). * 10 bands equalizer with large collection of presets is embedded into the application. + Video player: * Wide range of supported video formats(mkv, avi, mov, wmv, mp4, m4v, mpeg, rmvb, 3gp, divx, ts, flv ...). * Support for popular formats internal and external subtitle is embedded into the application. + You will be able download files through the built-in app browser. This app is the perfect solution for storing, viewing and file management! Extended functionality, high speed and stability of work, elegant design and user friendly navigation by gestures will make this application a great help in everyday tasks. Already thousands of people have joined us! And you could try this excellent SMB manager! We are continuously working to improve the app. If you have any comments, suggestions and questions, write on our email support@develsoftware.com.

About

EBF Files

Features
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The EBF Files app offers employees access to file server structures and company cloud services outside the company. They have access to relevant documents such as guidelines, work instructions, product data sheets or price lists from various sources (File Server, OneDrive, SharePoint). Working at home, on a business trip or during a customer visit you can view and edit your files and even share them with others. All this in just one app - and thanks to the optional synchronization function, even when the user is offline. The EBF Files app can easily be administered and integrated into existing IT infrastructures. Features of EBF Files: - Extensive file processing through an integrated Office editor and other third-party apps - Offline availability of files thanks to an optional synchronization function - Automatic synchronization of folders in online mode - Mark files or folders as favorites for easy access - Direct access to the most recently used documents - Support of authentication via NTLM, ADFS and Kerberos - Support for DFS/CIFS, SharePoint and OneDrive infrastructures Learn more about EBF Files at: https://ebf.com/en/mcm/ebf-files-2/

Screenshots

SMB Manager4 screens
EBF Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EBF Files at none against SMB Manager's 4. SMB Manager's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SMB Manager sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. EBF Files asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMB Manager ships an update monthly, EBF Files every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SMB Manager versus EBF Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMB ManagerEBF Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB393 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLTD DevelSoftwareEBF-EDV Beratung Foellmer GmbH

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SMB Manager

One-time4
  • Thank the Developer$0.99
  • Appearance Customization$1.99
  • Pro Version$2.99
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  • Additional Storage Types$2.99
None

EBF Files

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMB Manager free?
SMB Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EBF Files free?
EBF Files is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMB Manager or EBF Files have ads?
Neither SMB Manager nor EBF Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMB Manager or EBF Files?
SMB Manager ships an update monthly, and EBF Files every 3 months. Most recently, SMB Manager was updated on October 3, 2026 and EBF Files on October 9, 2026.

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