Comparison

Wasabi Explorer vs SurlfBird

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

Head to head
About

Wasabi Explorer

Access and play media files directly from your cloud storage without needing to download them. Preview and share various file types, including images and documents, with Apple-certified security.

Highlights
  • Direct cloud media playback
  • File preview and sharing
  • Apple certified security
  • Supports multiple file types
  • Cloud storage access
Features
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Stream, Preview & Manage Your Wasabi Files Instantly on iPhone, iPad & Mac – No Downloads Needed Unlock the full power of Wasabi Cloud Storage directly from your Apple devices with Wasabi Cloud Storage Explorer – the ultimate iOS and iPadOS app built exclusively for seamless access to your Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage. Whether you’re a professional photographer, videographer, filmmaker, creative agency, small business owner, or IT professional, this app transforms your affordable, high-performance Wasabi buckets into a lightning-fast, native-feeling experience on iPhone and iPad. Explore your entire Wasabi Cloud Storage library in seconds. Stream videos, music, and compatible media files straight from the cloud with zero downloads – saving massive amounts of device storage while delivering instant playback. Preview high-resolution images, PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, and presentations without ever pulling files to your device. Share files securely with clients, teammates, or collaborators in just a tap. All with Apple-certified security that meets the highest iOS standards. Why Wasabi Cloud Storage Explorer Stands Out Tired of bloated sync apps that eat up your iPhone storage? Frustrated with slow loading times or surprise bills from other cloud providers? Wasabi Cloud Storage Explorer delivers the freedom and speed you’ve been missing. Unlike traditional file-sharing services, Wasabi is true hot cloud storage – instantly accessible, blazing-fast, and designed for heavy workloads. This app makes it effortless on Apple hardware. Instant Media Streaming – Play Directly from Wasabi Cloud Tap any video, audio track, or compatible media file in your Wasabi buckets and start playing immediately. No waiting for downloads, no filling up your device with 4K footage or large project files. Perfect for on-the-go review of raw video, client presentations, or your entire media library. Stream high-bitrate content smoothly over Wi-Fi or cellular with minimal buffering thanks to Wasabi’s superior read performance. Rich Previews & File Management Quickly preview images, PDFs, Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and more – all rendered natively in the app. Zoom, pan, search text, and inspect details without leaving Wasabi. Full bucket and folder navigation with powerful search, sorting, and filtering so you can find exactly what you need in your Wasabi Cloud Storage in seconds. Secure & Easy Sharing Generate time-limited, password-protected share links or share files directly via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or any iOS app. Maintain complete control while collaborating effortlessly. Ideal for creative teams sending large assets or businesses distributing reports. Apple-Certified Security & Privacy Built with Apple’s strictest security frameworks, including Keychain integration, secure authentication, and end-to-end encryption best practices. Your Wasabi credentials never leave your device unsecured. Rest easy knowing your data stays protected with enterprise-grade safeguards while enjoying the seamless Apple ecosystem experience. Perfect For: Videographers & filmmakers reviewing 4K/8K footage on set Photographers managing massive RAW libraries Creative agencies collaborating on client projects Businesses needing secure, cost-effective file sharing Anyone with large Wasabi buckets and media libraries who wants native iOS power Compatible with all Wasabi regions and buckets. Works beautifully on iPhone, iPad, and even Mac. Native iOS design, dark mode support, and offline caching for metadata so you stay productive anywhere. Download Wasabi Cloud Storage Explorer today and experience the future of cloud storage on Apple devices. Stop wasting time and money on downloads, syncs, and overpriced providers. Stream, preview, share, and manage your Wasabi Cloud Storage faster, safer, and cheaper than ever before. Your Wasabi hot cloud storage finally has the iOS app it deserves.

About

SurlfBird

This utility app extracts URLs from .url files on your iPhone or iPad. It then opens the URL directly in Safari, streamlining the process of accessing saved web links from your desktop.

Highlights
  • Extracts URLs from .url files
  • Opens URLs directly in Safari
  • Supports shared file storage integration
  • Simple and lightweight utility
  • No extra internet traffic
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SurlfBird solves a long-standing problem. You run a Windows desktop computer and an iPhone/iPad side by side. You use a shared file storage like ownCloud, Nextcloud, Dropbox, WebDAV or something similar to transfer your data between the devices. This works fine for office documents, text documents. If, like me, you like to save URLs from internet sessions in your shared storage for later reading or as a reminder, you will find a .url file when viewing the replicated storage on the iOS device. You can copy its contents to the Notes application and click the link there. Now you have SurlfBird to help you. Just share the url file with SurlfBird and it will grep the URL from the .url file and open Safari with that URL. Very small and simple application, no extra internet traffic or anything.

Screenshots

Wasabi Explorer4 screens
SurlfBird2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SurlfBird at 100% against Wasabi Explorer's 0%. SurlfBird also leads on price (Free vs $7.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Wasabi Explorer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

SurlfBird is free to download; Wasabi Explorer costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SurlfBird holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Wasabi Explorer's written reviews are positive against 100% of SurlfBird's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wasabi Explorer versus SurlfBird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWasabi ExplorerSurlfBird
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose LealDokumenta (LU)

Customer experience

Wasabi Explorer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SurlfBird

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wasabi Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

SurlfBird

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wasabi Explorer free?
Wasabi Explorer costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SurlfBird free?
SurlfBird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wasabi Explorer or SurlfBird?
SurlfBird is rated higher. Wasabi Explorer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SurlfBird averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Wasabi Explorer or SurlfBird have ads?
Neither Wasabi Explorer nor SurlfBird shows ads.

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