Comparison

WebDAV Manager vs Zwind

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

Head to head
About

WebDAV Manager

This native iOS app provides secure and efficient file management for WebDAV servers. It allows users to connect via HTTP or HTTPS, manage multiple servers, and perform various file operations like sharing, downloading, and uploading. The app also offers rich media previews for common file types.

Highlights
  • Secure WebDAV server connection (HTTP/HTTPS)
  • Basic and digest authentication
  • Manage multiple WebDAV servers
  • File sharing, downloading, and uploading
  • Remote directory browsing and file deletion
  • Rich media file previews
Features
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WebDAV Manager is a versatile and native iOS client that seamlessly connects to both HTTP and HTTPS WebDAV servers, ensuring secure and efficient file management. Current features: - Easy authentication: securely connect to your WebDAV servers using basic or digest authentication. - Versatile communication: access your data through HTTP and HTTPS protocols. - Seamless server management: add, edit, or remove servers with custom settings like protocol, port and base path. - Multi-server support: manage multiple WebDAV servers from a single, intuitive interface. - File operations: share, download, and upload files with ease. - Efficient file browsing: explore remote directories, create new folders, and delete unnecessary files effortlessly. - Rich media previews: preview text files, PDFs, images, and videos directly within the app. Start managing your WebDAV servers seamlessly with WebDAV Manager today!

About

Zwind

Transform your device into a personal WebDAV server. Access files locally or from cloud storage, manage multiple servers, and enjoy a built-in media player and text editor. Securely share files with others.

Highlights
  • Run multiple WebDAV servers
  • Support NetDisks, SMB, local files
  • Built-in WebDAV browser
  • Integrated media player
  • Text editor
  • Secure server access
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a local WebDAV server and personal content hub. Zwind maps local files, SMB/NAS, cloud drives, RSS/OPML feeds, web media, and Emby libraries into one WebDAV-style resource tree, so files, feeds, web lists, media, and links can be browsed, read, played, streamed, and shared. Zwind is more than a file server or player. It is a lightweight workspace with built-in WebDAV Browser, Web Browser, Feed View, Video Player, Music Player, Image Viewer, Text Editor, Markdown Reader, Bookmarks, and more. Map content into Zwind instead of copying it into the app, then read, play, edit, search, cast, or continue in third-party WebDAV clients and players. Background WebDAV server operation is supported. Start free with one WebDAV server. Upgrade to Zwind VIP for multiple servers, advanced resolvers, and richer content workflows. Selected resolvers can also be unlocked separately. PERSONAL WEBDAV SERVER Create a WebDAV server on your iPhone or iPad. Map local folders or connect SMB, NAS, and cloud storage. Share files over LAN and access them from browsers, players, file managers, or any WebDAV-compatible app. MULTI-SOURCE RESOURCE TREE Bring local folders, SMB/NAS, iOS Files cloud folders, Quark Drive resources, RSS/OPML, web media, and Emby libraries into one unified directory. To you and third-party clients, they open like normal folders. RESOURCE PROJECTION & RESOLVERS Zwind projects feeds, search results, web lists, cloud-drive-like sources, and media libraries into virtual WebDAV directories. Supported resolvers: * RSS Projection: RSS, Atom, podcasts, and OPML imports as readable feed resources. * Quark Search Import: search and save supported Quark Drive shares. * Web Media Projection: parse web media sites into clean virtual folders, so webpage media can be browsed, read, or played like files. * Emby Library Projection: browse Emby libraries as WebDAV directories with metadata, filters, pagination, search, and playback. FEED VIEW Feed View is Zwind’s unified reading layer. Aggregate RSS, Atom, OPML, podcasts, YouTube channels, Reddit communities, and web sources connected through Web Media rules. Articles, images, audio, and video resources can appear together in one subscription timeline. WEB MEDIA PROJECTION With open .wm rules based on the ZWMP open standard, a few lines of declarative configuration can describe how a list page is detected and parsed. Turn webpages into browsable WebDAV directories and enjoy them inside Zwind. BUILT-IN APPS Use WebDAV Browser, Web Browser, Feed View, Video Player, Music Player, Image Viewer, Text Editor, Markdown Reader, and Bookmarks from one place. MEDIA, READING & FILES Play video and music, view images, read Markdown or text, and manage files. Supports queues, minimized playback, Picture in Picture for supported videos, subtitles, AirPlay, DLNA/UPnP casting, image zoom, media search, WebDAV URL bookmarks, folder flattening, file actions, and quick previews. SECURITY & CONVENIENCE Zwind’s WebDAV server runs locally on your device. You decide which directories to expose and whether visitors must enter username and password. Server Lock can require a password or Face ID before starting selected servers. PREMIUM The free version can run one WebDAV server. Upgrade to Zwind VIP to run multiple servers, unlock advanced workflows, and use the growing Resolver system. SUPPORT Email: support@zwind.app Privacy Policy: https://zwind.app/Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Service: https://zwind.app/Terms_of_Service.html Docs and guides: https://zwind.app/

Screenshots

WebDAV Manager4 screens
Zwind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebDAV Manager at 4.4 against Zwind's 3.6. WebDAV Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Zwind's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Zwind sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WebDAV Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebDAV Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebDAV Manager ships an update every 2 months, Zwind every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WebDAV Manager versus Zwind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDAV ManagerZwind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12 ratings) — better3.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdam TaguirovZwind App

Customer experience

WebDAV Manager

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Zwind

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

WebDAV Manager

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Zwind

Subscriptions2
  • Zwind VIP - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Zwind VIP - Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Emby Library Projection Resolver$6.99
  • RSS Projection Resolver$6.99
  • Quark Search Import Resolver$6.99
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  • Web Media Projection Resolver$6.99
  • Zwind VIP - Lifetime(iPhone & iPad)$19.99

Questions

Is WebDAV Manager free?
WebDAV Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zwind free?
Zwind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebDAV Manager or Zwind?
WebDAV Manager is rated higher. WebDAV Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Zwind averages 3.6 from 11 ratings.
Do WebDAV Manager or Zwind have ads?
Zwind shows ads; WebDAV Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, WebDAV Manager or Zwind?
WebDAV Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Zwind every 5 days. Most recently, WebDAV Manager was updated on October 2, 2026 and Zwind on September 21, 2026.

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