# FileBrowser vs Remote Media Manager

The clearest difference is price: Remote Media Manager at Free against FileBrowser's $7.99. Remote Media Manager also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). FileBrowser's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Remote Media Manager is free to download; FileBrowser costs $7.99 up front. Remote Media Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FileBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

FileBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowser has 5.6K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of FileBrowser's written reviews are positive against 66% of Remote Media Manager's.

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, Remote Media Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowser | Remote Media Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545/reviews)** | [4.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-media-manager/id1400145903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 65.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 70 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [Macsoftex](https://appshunter.io/developer/881813280) |

## What reviewers say

### FileBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545)

Access and manage files across your home computers, network drives, and cloud storage. Upload, download, copy, and edit documents directly from your device, with built-in viewers for various file types and streaming capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect to computers, NAS, and cloud storage, Upload, download, copy, and move files, Multi-tabbed browsing and split-screen support, Edit documents in-place, Built-in viewers for documents, photos, and media, Stream movies and music with AirPlay/Chromecast, Annotate PDFs and images

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great file manager
- 🚀 Powerful and versatile
- 🔒 Secure access to files
- 💡 Excellent integration with iOS Files app
- 👍 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 SMB connection issues
- 🐛 Misleading directory caching
- 🐛 Video playback problems
- 🐛 Buggy UI changes
- 🐛 Inability to rename photos

**Reported bugs**

- Copy and paste functionality broken after update
- Inability to access iCloud files
- Crashes when accessing large files
- Thumbnails not generating properly

**Requested features**

- Add support for AV1 video codec
- Improve audio playback controls
- Implement a recycle bin/trash feature
- Add option to loop video playback
- Improve video scrubbing and seeking


### Remote Media Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-media-manager/id1400145903)

This app acts as a versatile file browser and viewer for iOS devices. It allows you to stream, manage, copy, and move files between various network devices and cloud storage services without needing additional software. Enjoy playing video and audio files directly from their original location.

**Highlights:** Stream video and audio without conversion, Connect to NAS, computers, and cloud storage, Wireless file transfer, Supports multiple video formats, Stream to Apple TV and Chromecast, Access media from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowser free?

FileBrowser costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Media Manager free?

Remote Media Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowser or Remote Media Manager?

FileBrowser is rated higher. FileBrowser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Remote Media Manager averages 4.1 from 57 ratings.

### Do FileBrowser or Remote Media Manager have ads?

Neither FileBrowser nor Remote Media Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowser or Remote Media Manager?

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, and Remote Media Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, FileBrowser was updated on September 30, 2026 and Remote Media Manager on September 28, 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.*