# FileBrowser vs Transloader

The clearest difference is price: Transloader at Free against FileBrowser's $7.99. FileBrowser's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 16) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Transloader is free to download; FileBrowser costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FileBrowser against 4.6 for Transloader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowser has 5.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of FileBrowser's written reviews are positive against 73% of Transloader's.

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, Transloader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowser | Transloader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545/reviews)** | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transloader/id572280994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [Matthias Gansrigler-Hrad](https://appshunter.io/developer/403111076) |

## What reviewers say

### FileBrowser

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

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### Transloader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transloader/id572280994)

Initiate downloads on your Macs remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or other Macs. Assign links for immediate download or save them for later. The app supports logins for protected files and allows custom actions for downloaded files or links.

**Highlights:** Initiate remote Mac downloads, Login to download protected files, Custom link and file actions on Mac, Save links for later assignment, Share extension for browsers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowser free?

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

### Is Transloader free?

Transloader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowser or Transloader?

FileBrowser is rated higher. FileBrowser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Transloader averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do FileBrowser or Transloader have ads?

Neither FileBrowser nor Transloader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowser or Transloader?

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, and Transloader every 2 months. Most recently, FileBrowser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Transloader on September 21, 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.*