Comparison

FileBrowserGO vs Resilio Sync

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

Head to head
About

FileBrowserGO

Access and manage files across your computers, network drives, and cloud storage from your iOS device. Organize, edit, and share files with features like multi-tabbed browsing, in-place editing, and media streaming.

Highlights
  • Connect to computers, NAS, and cloud storage
  • Multi-tabbed browsing and split-screen support
  • Edit files in-place from network locations
  • Stream media with AirPlay and Chromecast
  • View and annotate PDFs and images
  • Automatic folder syncing and backup
  • Create custom file operation tasks
Features
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Try FileBrowserGO and let it change the way you use your iPad or iPhone to connect to your home computers, network drives and cloud storage. *** FileBrowser's setup varies for every device, and the automatic wizards work super-well. Charlie Sorrel - Cult of Mac *** Ultra-fast browsing of your computers. Faster than Windows Explorer or Mac Finder and our users agree! GET ORGANIZED FileBrowserGO gives you everything you need to keep your files effortlessly organized: Move, edit, delete, rename, copy, zip and unzip. Download files from the web and paste them wherever you choose. MULTI-TABBED BROWSING Our FileBrowser apps were the first file management apps to support multiple tabs. Connect to many of your locations at once and switch between them with ease. Use iPadOS split-screen mode to drag & drop between multiple windows. CONNECT TO Windows, Mac, Linux, Time Capsule, NAS drives, portable WiFi drives, SMB, Samba. Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, pCloud, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, BackBlaze B2, Amazon S3, Digital Ocean, FileBase S3, iDrive Cloud S3, Wasabi S3. Link to the same cloud storage with multiple accounts, if you have more than one Dropbox account, for example. EXTEND THE FILES APP FileBrowserGO allows you to access all your connections from the iOS Files app and other apps. EDIT IN-PLACE No more duplicate documents in apps. Launch an app to edit a network document in-place, such as Word or Pages. Changes are saved to the original document automatically. PHOTO VIEWER Browse your photos wherever they are stored and display them on your TV or projector using AirPlay or Chromecast. Easily flick through holiday snaps or use the built-in slideshow feature. STREAM YOUR MOVIES / MUSIC Stream movie files or listen to music, both with AirPlay™ and Chromecast support. Use our built-in viewers or stream video to other apps. DOCUMENT VIEWER View Microsoft Office, Apple Pages, Numbers, KeyNote, PDF, text files, source code, HTML, and many more using the built-in viewers. ANNOTATE PDFS AND IMAGES Use the built-in annotation tools for PDFs and images, or use the iOS annotation tools to add notes, drawings or highlight text. SYNC FOLDERS AUTOMATICALLY Keep copies of selected network folders available offline. Edit a file and sync the change back to your computer or cloud. BACKUP FOLDERS Backup folders, such as the Camera Roll to a network or cloud folder. Changes are automatically uploaded. SECURITY AND ENCRYPTION FileBrowserGO securely stores your passwords in the iOS keychain and uses iOS file encryption features. CUSTOM TASKS Create custom tasks to perform complex sequences of file & folder operations, saving you time on frequent tasks. CONNECT ANYWHERE Connect to your Mac or PC when away from home. See our website for details: https://www.stratospherix.com/setupvpn TOO MANY FEATURES TO LIST FileBrowserGO has many features that we would like to tell you about. Find details at https://www.stratospherix.com/products/filebrowsergo. You’ll be amazed! When you start your first in-app subscription, you get a 14 day FREE trial period so that you can try all the features. If you cancel your subscription during this 2 week period you won't be charged anything. FIRST CLASS SUPPORT User manuals and help are available at stratospherix.com/support with how-to articles and videos. Email us for fast, friendly support.

About

Resilio Sync

Securely transfer files and back up photos between your devices without using third-party servers. Enjoy unlimited storage and speed, with direct peer-to-peer transfers for privacy and efficiency. Supports all file types across various platforms.

Highlights
  • Private cloud creation
  • Secure direct file transfers
  • Unlimited storage and speed
  • Automatic camera backup
  • Cross-platform device support
  • Selective file syncing
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Sync is the best way to transfer files between your Mac, PC, NAS, and even server. Create your own private cloud. Connect devices and sync files securely without sending them on third-party servers. We don’t limit your speed or storage space: our technology works especially well with huge files. No storage limits • Sync as much data as you have on your hard drives. Automatic camera backup • Sync will back up photos and videos as soon as you take them. • You can then delete photos from your phone and save space. Direct transfers, no cloud • Your information is never stored on servers in the cloud, so nobody can access it without your permission. • Transfer files directly and fast using peer-to-peer technology (p2p). Any device and platform • Access folders and upload files to your tablet, PC, Mac, NAS, and even server. Supports all file types • Add photos, videos, music, docs, and PDFs from other apps to any of your synced folders. Save space • Selective Sync lets you save only the files you need. To get the best performance and to avoid running up your data charges while syncing folders, we recommend leaving the "Use Cellular Data" setting off. By downloading or using this app, you agree to the Terms of Use: (https://www.resilio.com/legal/terms-of-use), Privacy Policy (https://www.resilio.com/legal/privacy) and End User License Agreement (https://www.resilio.com/legal/eula-sync).

Screenshots

FileBrowserGO4 screens
Resilio Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Resilio Sync at none against FileBrowserGO's 3. Resilio Sync also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (11 vs 15.6). FileBrowserGO's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model 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. FileBrowserGO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Resilio Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for FileBrowserGO against 4.5 for Resilio Sync. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 700 and 844 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of FileBrowserGO's written reviews are positive against 77% of Resilio Sync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileBrowserGO ships an update monthly, Resilio Sync every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FileBrowserGO versus Resilio Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileBrowserGOResilio Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (700 ratings)4.5 (844 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews77.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings700844 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStratospherix LtdResilio Inc.

Customer experience

FileBrowserGO

All ratings700 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative45.5%

Resilio Sync

All ratings844 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews612 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative14.7%

User reviews

FileBrowserGO

From 700 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient file management
  • 🔒 Secure access to network drives
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with cloud storage
  • 👍 Helpful and responsive customer support

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription-based model
  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain file types
  • 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🐛 Buggy behavior after updates

Resilio Sync

From 844 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable syncing
  • 🔒 Secure private cloud solution
  • 👍 Seamless cross-platform integration
  • 💡 Selective sync for efficient storage management
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Lack of background sync on iOS
  • 👎 Limited file management features within the app
  • 👎 Outdated iOS integration, not optimized for newer versions

Bugs and requests

FileBrowserGO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent disconnections from network drives
  • Inability to access certain folders on network shares
  • Thumbnails not loading for some file types
  • Crashes when trying to open large files

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to move and copy multiple files at once
  • Improved photo and video browsing experience
  • Support for more video and audio codecs
  • Integration with iOS Files app
  • Automatic file upload/sync to cloud storage

Resilio Sync

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Syncing issues after iOS updates
  • Inconsistent behavior when removing folders
  • Camera roll backup not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved iOS integration with Files app
  • Background sync for camera roll backup
  • Built-in media player and gallery view
  • Ability to select and move multiple files at once

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FileBrowserGO

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 6 Monthly14 Days trial$3.996 Months
  • Yearly14 Days trial$5.991 Year
None

Resilio Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileBrowserGO free?
FileBrowserGO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Resilio Sync free?
Resilio Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FileBrowserGO or Resilio Sync?
Resilio Sync is rated higher. FileBrowserGO averages 4.4 out of 5 from 700 ratings, while Resilio Sync averages 4.5 from 844 ratings.
Do FileBrowserGO or Resilio Sync have ads?
Resilio Sync shows ads; FileBrowserGO does not.
Which is updated more often, FileBrowserGO or Resilio Sync?
FileBrowserGO ships an update monthly, and Resilio Sync every 3 months. Most recently, FileBrowserGO was updated on October 16, 2026 and Resilio Sync on October 16, 2026.

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