# FileBrowserGO vs FileMaster

The clearest difference is ads: FileBrowserGO at none against FileMaster's shown. FileBrowserGO also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). FileMaster's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 46%) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 709). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileBrowserGO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FileMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for FileBrowserGO against 4.4 for FileMaster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileMaster has 4.9K ratings behind it against 709, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of FileBrowserGO's written reviews are positive against 81% of FileMaster's.

FileBrowserGO ships an update every 4 weeks, FileMaster every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowserGO | FileMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (709 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowsergo-file-manager/id335493278/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-privacy-protection/id582219355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 709 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [Shenzhen Youmi Information Technology Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/463991539) |

## 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


### FileMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-privacy-protection/id582219355)

Manage, view, and play all your files securely on your iOS device. Transfer files from your computer, protect them with passwords, and access them remotely. Supports a wide range of media and document formats.

**Highlights:** File management (copy, cut, paste, delete), Password protection for app and folders, Remote file access, Media playback (video/audio), Document viewing (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.), Cloud storage integration, File transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ADS free | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 🔒 Secure file storage
- 💡 Versatile file support
- 🎨 Intuitive organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 💸 Aggressive advertising
- 🔍 Difficult navigation
- 🔌 Unreliable download/transfer functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Locked out of account due to password issues
- Inability to download certain file types
- Inconsistent browser performance

**Requested features**

- Improved cloud storage integration
- Enhanced music player functionality
- Drag-and-drop file management
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowserGO free?

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

### Is FileMaster free?

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

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

FileMaster is rated higher. FileBrowserGO averages 4.4 out of 5 from 709 ratings, while FileMaster averages 4.4 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do FileBrowserGO or FileMaster have ads?

FileMaster shows ads; FileBrowserGO does not.

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

FileBrowserGO ships an update every 4 weeks, and FileMaster every 3 months. Most recently, FileBrowserGO was updated on October 27, 2026 and FileMaster on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*