# FileBrowser vs Remote Screen Viewer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FileBrowser at none against Remote Screen Viewer's 3. FileBrowser also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 1) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). Remote Screen Viewer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and price ($2.99 vs $7.99). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

FileBrowser costs $7.99 and Remote Screen Viewer $2.99 up front. Remote Screen Viewer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FileBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Screen Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowser has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, Remote Screen Viewer daily. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowser | Remote Screen Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-screen-viewer/id6773333257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [Bryon Monday](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773333035) |

## What reviewers say

### FileBrowser

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

**Currently charting:** #158 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


### Remote Screen Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-screen-viewer/id6773333257)

Remotely view an iPhone or iPad screen to provide step-by-step guidance. Initiate a call and share a code to see their device in real-time. Ideal for assisting family, friends, or customers with their iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Live screen sharing, Step-by-step guidance, Phone call integration, 6-digit code for access, View-only mode, Assistance for family and friends

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack 2 hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowser free?

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

### Is Remote Screen Viewer free?

Remote Screen Viewer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowser or Remote Screen Viewer?

Remote Screen Viewer is rated higher. FileBrowser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Remote Screen Viewer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FileBrowser or Remote Screen Viewer have ads?

Neither FileBrowser nor Remote Screen Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowser or Remote Screen Viewer?

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, and Remote Screen Viewer daily. Most recently, FileBrowser was updated on November 15, 2026 and Remote Screen Viewer on November 2, 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.*