SheenPlus vs NextExplorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SheenPlus
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The SheenPlus app is a home energy management app that allows you to manage and monitor your inverter both remotely and via direct local connection. Get a real-time overview of your home's PV energy use and production. And optimize the mode of energy use to raise the profits of household electricity use.
NextExplorer
Access and manage your self-hosted files with a fast, native iOS client. Browse, edit code, search, and share files privately. Requires a separate server instance.
- Native file browsing with thumbnails
- Rich media previews
- Built-in code editor with syntax highlighting
- Full-text and name search
- Offline access to recently viewed files
- Private, zero-tracking data transfer
- Link sharing and file management
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NextExplorer is the fast, native iOS client for your self-hosted NextExplorer server. Experience private, full-speed access to your files, photos, documents, and code, all hosted on your own infrastructure. Your server. Your data. Native speed. NOTE: NextExplorer requires an active NextExplorer server instance. It does not host files independently. NATIVE FILE BROWSING - Grid & List Views: Seamless navigation with server-generated thumbnails, breadcrumbs, and pull-to-refresh. - Rich Media Previews: Full-screen photo gallery with gesture support, inline video/audio players, and native PDF rendering. - Archive Inspection: Browse straight inside ZIP archives without extracting files. BUILT-IN CODE & TEXT EDITOR - Syntax Highlighting: Edit Swift, Python, JS/TS, Go, Rust, Java, HTML, CSS, JSON, YAML, Markdown, and more. - Fast Edits: Make quick changes to server files directly from your iPhone or iPad. POWERFUL SEARCH & ORGANIZATION - Full-Text & Name Search: Recursive searching across files with exact line-matching for content. - Instant Filtering: Filter search results by file type with a single tap. - Share & Manage: Create read-only or read-write link shares, manage favorites, upload, move, rename, and organize folders on the fly. OFFLINE & PRIVACY FIRST - Offline Access: Recently viewed folders and file lists remain accessible offline with automatic background sync when reconnected. - Zero Tracking: Your files transfer directly between your device and your server. No middleman, no telemetry. ACCESSIBLE & GLOBAL - Localized: Fully translated into 17 languages, including full Right-to-Left (RTL) support for Arabic. - iOS Native: Optimized for Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, reduced motion, and high contrast settings. Run your own cloud. Keep your data yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SheenPlus at none against NextExplorer's 3. SheenPlus also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). NextExplorer's advantage is device support. On price 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
Both are free to download. NextExplorer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SheenPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SheenPlus | NextExplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EVBWI MALTOWE | Phillip Maizza |
In-app purchases
SheenPlus
No in-app purchases
NextExplorer
- Coffee$0.99
- Cake$2.99
- Generous$4.99









