# FileBrowser vs WebDAV Navigator

The clearest difference is price: WebDAV Navigator at Free against FileBrowser's $7.99. WebDAV Navigator also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). FileBrowser's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

WebDAV Navigator is free to download; FileBrowser costs $7.99 up front. WebDAV Navigator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FileBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

FileBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowser has 5.6K ratings behind it against 754, 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 76% of WebDAV Navigator's.

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, WebDAV Navigator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowser | WebDAV Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545/reviews)** | [4.2 (754 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webdav-navigator/id382551345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 754 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 76.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 70 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [Schimera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/382551348) |

## 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


### WebDAV Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webdav-navigator/id382551345)

Access, manage, and edit files on your local server, NAS, or cloud storage directly from your iPhone or iPad. Download, share, and open documents in various formats, stream media, and upload photos with ease.

**Highlights:** Download and store files locally, Navigate remote files and folders, Perform file operations (delete, copy, move, rename), Open documents in other applications, View common file formats, Stream video and music, Wake-on-LAN support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable playlist support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upload multiple images and videos | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🔒 Secure WebDAV access
- 💡 Useful for accessing files remotely
- 👍 Good integration with other apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy search functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent file management
- 🐛 Unstable connections
- 🐛 Lack of support for certain file types
- 🐛 Unintuitive interface

**Reported bugs**

- Search not working as expected
- Inability to save files to local device
- Crashes when switching between accounts
- Incompatibility with certain network configurations
- Inconsistent behavior when accessing remote files

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload/download multiple files at once
- Support for more file formats (e.g., PDF)
- Improved navigation and folder management
- Customizable interface and shortcuts
- Stronger integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowser free?

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

### Is WebDAV Navigator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowser or WebDAV Navigator?

FileBrowser is rated higher. FileBrowser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while WebDAV Navigator averages 4.2 from 754 ratings.

### Do FileBrowser or WebDAV Navigator have ads?

WebDAV Navigator shows ads; FileBrowser does not.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowser or WebDAV Navigator?

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, and WebDAV Navigator every 2 months. Most recently, FileBrowser was updated on October 2, 2026 and WebDAV Navigator on October 1, 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.*