FileBrowser vs Smart Tools Pro HD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileBrowser
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.
- 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
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Use your iPad or iPhone to connect to your home computers, network drives and cloud storage. Easily upload/download/copy files and folders from one location to another, and browse your content using a variety of built-in viewers. *** FileBrowser remains the best option if you're looking for a file manager that supports a variety of external connections and also integrates deeply with iOS - Federico Viticci - MacStories *** *** FileBrowser's setup varies for every device, and the automatic wizards work super-well. Charlie Sorrel - Cult of Mac *** Ultra-fast browsing of your computers. Faster than Windows Explorer or Mac Finder and our users agree! GET ORGANIZED FileBrowser gives you everything you need to keep your files effortlessly organized: Move, edit, delete, rename, copy, zip and unzip. Download files from the web and paste them wherever you choose. MULTI-TABBED BROWSING Our FileBrowser suite of apps are the first file management apps to support multiple tabs. Connect to many of your locations at once and switch between them with ease. Use iPadOS split-screen mode to drag & drop between multiple windows. CONNECT TO Windows, Mac, Linux, Time Capsule, NAS drives, portable WiFi drives, SMB, Samba. Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, WebDAV, FTP and SFTP. Link to the same cloud storage with multiple accounts, if you have more than one Dropbox account, for example. EXTEND THE FILES APP FileBrowser allows you to access all your connections from the iOS Files app and other apps that use this as their document chooser, bringing network access to those apps. EDIT IN-PLACE No more copying of documents between apps. Launch an app to edit a network document in-place, such as Word or Pages or any of the Office and Mac suite. Changes are saved to the original document automatically. BLAZINGLY FAST Create bookmarks to your favorite locations & folders. Use a single tap to connect and browse to a favorite folder. PHOTO VIEWER Browse your photos wherever they are stored and display them on your TV or projector using AirPlay or Chromecast. Easily flick through holiday snaps or use the built-in slideshow feature. STREAM YOUR MOVIES / MUSIC Stream movie files or listen to music, both with AirPlay™ and Chromecast support. Use our built-in viewers or stream video to other apps. DOCUMENT VIEWER View Microsoft Office, Apple Pages, Numbers, KeyNote, PDF, text files, source code, HTML, and many more using the built-in viewers. ANNOTATE PDFS AND IMAGES Use the built-in annotation tools for PDFs and images, or use the iOS annotation tools to add notes, drawings or highlight text. SECURITY AND ENCRYPTION FileBrowser securely stores your passwords in the iOS keychain and uses iOS encryption features to protect your local content. Protect local files using a password, TouchID or FaceID. CONNECT ANYWHERE Connect to your Mac or PC when away from home. See our website for details: https://www.stratospherix.com/setupvpn TOO MANY FEATURES TO LIST FileBrowser has many features that we would like to tell you about. Check out our website. You'll be amazed! https://www.stratospherix.com/products/filebrowser FIRST CLASS SUPPORT User manuals and help are available at stratospherix.com/support with how-to articles and videos. You can also email us for fast, friendly support.
Smart Tools Pro HD
This app transforms your iPad into a comprehensive toolkit with over 30 measurement and utility functions. It offers tools like rulers, protractors, speedometers, flashlights, and QR code scanners, catering to various professional and personal needs.
- Ruler and protractor for precise measurements
- AR-based distance and height measurement
- Real-time speedometer with HUD mode
- Flashlight with adjustable brightness
- Digital compass with GPS integration
- QR code scanner and generator
- Spirit level with surface and edge modes
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**Smart Tools Pro - Your Complete iOS Toolkit** Transform your iPad into a professional measurement and utility toolkit with Smart Tools Pro. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, professional contractor, photographer, or just need quick access to essential tools, Smart Tools Pro has everything you need in one beautifully designed app - 30 powerful tools at your fingertips! MEASURING TOOLS (8) * Ruler - Measure objects with precision using your screen or camera. Perfect for quick measurements when you don't have a physical ruler. * Protractor - Measure angles accurately for DIY projects, construction, or educational purposes. Real-time angle display with degree precision. * Slope - Calculate slope angles and percentages. Essential for construction, landscaping, and accessibility compliance. * Distance - Measure distances using AR technology. Point your camera and get instant distance measurements for room planning. * Height - Measure heights of objects using your iPad's sensors and AR. Perfect for measuring buildings, trees, or furniture. * Speedometer - Track your speed in real-time with GPS. HUD mode for windshield reflection. Max speed and distance tracking. * Plumb Bob - Check vertical alignment with a virtual plumb bob. Essential for construction and hanging fixtures. * Angle Finder - Measure angles using camera-based angle detection. Draw and compare multiple angles. UTILITY TOOLS (20) * Magnifier - Magnify small text or objects with zoom control and flash support. Perfect for reading fine print and inspecting details. * Flashlight - Powerful LED flashlight with adjustable brightness and strobe modes. Never be in the dark again. * Compass - Navigate with confidence using the built-in digital compass. Shows direction, coordinates, altitude, and magnetic field strength. * GPS - Track your location with precision. View latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and accuracy. Save favorite locations. * Audio - Advanced audio analyzer with frequency spectrum, waveform visualization, and real-time audio monitoring. * Seismograph - Detect and monitor vibrations and movements. Track seismic activity and record shake events. * QR-Code - Scan and generate QR codes. Create custom QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, and more. * Level - Turn your iPad into a professional spirit level with bubble display. Surface and edge modes with calibration. * Mag Flux - Measure magnetic field strength in microteslas. Detect magnetic objects and monitor field variations. * Reader - Text-to-speech reader for PDFs and images. OCR technology extracts text from photos. Adjustable reading speed. * Color Picker - Pick colors from your camera in real-time. Save color palettes with hex, RGB, and HSB values. * Barometer - Monitor atmospheric pressure. Track weather changes with pressure trends and altitude compensation. * Random Generator - Generate random numbers, flip coins, roll dice, and create secure passwords. Perfect for games and decisions. * Lux Meter - Measure light intensity in lux. Professional light measurement for photography and workspace optimization. * Stud Finder - Detect metal studs and magnetic objects in walls using your iPad's magnetometer. Essential for hanging fixtures. * Sun Tracker - Track sun position throughout the day. Plan photography sessions and solar panel installations with sunrise/sunset times. * Decibel Logger - Measure and log sound levels. Monitor noise pollution and track daily noise exposure with detailed history. * Frequency Analyzer - Analyze audio frequencies in real-time. Spectrum analyzer with harmonic detection for musicians and audio professionals. TIME TOOLS (2) * Stop Watch - Precision stopwatch with volume button control for races and workouts. Record multiple laps with highest/lowest indicators. * Timer - Countdown timer with volume button control for hands-free operation. Download Smart Tools Pro today and discover 30 professional tools in one beautifully designed app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileBrowser at 82% against Smart Tools Pro HD's 0%. FileBrowser also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). Smart Tools Pro HD's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $7.99). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
FileBrowser costs $7.99 and Smart Tools Pro HD $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FileBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowser has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Smart Tools Pro HD's.
FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Tools Pro HD every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FileBrowser | Smart Tools Pro HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.6K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #127 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stratospherix Ltd | Shajir Kalady |
Customer experience
FileBrowser
Smart Tools Pro HD
Bugs and requests
FileBrowser
Reported bugs
4 issues- Copy and paste functionality broken after update
- Inability to access iCloud files
- Crashes when accessing large files
- Thumbnails not generating properly
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Smart Tools Pro HD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FileBrowser
No in-app purchases
Smart Tools Pro HD
No in-app purchases
Questions
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