# FileBrowserGO vs Owlfiles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Owlfiles at 65% against FileBrowserGO's 46%. Owlfiles also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 709). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileBrowserGO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Owlfiles sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Owlfiles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlfiles has 7.3K ratings behind it against 709, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of FileBrowserGO's written reviews are positive against 65% of Owlfiles's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowserGO | Owlfiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (709 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowsergo-file-manager/id335493278/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 709 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 81 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) |

## What reviewers say

### FileBrowserGO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowsergo-file-manager/id335493278)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 Monthly | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Owlfiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524)

Access and manage files from local storage, network shares, and cloud services. Stream media, view documents, and transfer files seamlessly across devices. Offers advanced network tools and editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Access SMB, NFS, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, Connect to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, Stream movies and music, View and manage documents, photos, Built-in FTP and HTTP servers, Nearby file transfer, Network tools (Ping, Port Scan)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Owlfiles Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Owlfiles Pro Yearly Promo | $9.99 | per year |
| Owlfiles Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Owlfiles Pro Lifetime Promo | $23.99 | one-time |
| Owlfiles Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless file transfers
- 🎥 Good media playback support
- 🔒 Secure file management
- 💡 Useful network tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open certain file types
- Sync issues with network shares
- Inconsistent video playback performance

**Requested features**

- Thumbnail preview for files
- Resume playback option for media
- Batch file rename and delete
- Better integration with cloud storage
- Chromecast/AirPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowserGO free?

FileBrowserGO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Owlfiles free?

Owlfiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowserGO or Owlfiles?

Owlfiles is rated higher. FileBrowserGO averages 4.4 out of 5 from 709 ratings, while Owlfiles averages 4.6 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do FileBrowserGO or Owlfiles have ads?

Neither FileBrowserGO nor Owlfiles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowserGO or Owlfiles?

FileBrowserGO ships an update every 4 weeks, and Owlfiles every 4 weeks. Most recently, FileBrowserGO was updated on November 6, 2026 and Owlfiles on November 6, 2026.

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