Comparison

WebAccess i vs FE File Explorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WebAccess i

Access your Buffalo NAS device remotely to stream, download, and upload files. Share content with others and configure your NAS settings securely from your iOS device. Supports various LinkStation, TeraStation, and AirStation models.

Highlights
  • Remote file streaming
  • File download to mobile
  • File upload to NAS
  • Secure file sharing
  • SSL encrypted communication
  • NAS configuration from mobile
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WebAccess gives you easy access to your Buffalo NAS device from anywhere. Access terabytes of storage directly from your iOS device! Features: • File streaming: play terabytes of image, video, and audio files from anywhere, anytime. • File download: save files onto your mobile device from your Buffalo NAS device. Before a long flight, download video and audio files and enjoy them in the air. • File upload: upload files, such as image, video, and audio files, to your Buffalo NAS device so you don’t have to worry about using up storage on your mobile device. • File sharing: easily share files from your Buffalo NAS device with your friends and family. • SSL support: encrypted communication ensures confidentiality and message integrity. • WebAccess configuration: set up WebAccess directly from your mobile device, without needing a computer. • Settings access: open Settings, the interface from you can configure the NAS device. Supported models: ○ LinkStation • LS200 series • LS500 series • LS700 series ○ TeraStation • TS3010 series • TS3020 series (including TeraStation Essentials 2019 models) • TS3030 series (including TeraStation Essentials 2025 models) • TS5010 series • TS5020 series • TS6000 series • TS7010 series ○ AirStation • WXR-6000AX12 • WTR-M2133HS • WXR-5950AX12 Notes: • Some NAS icons are not available in the app, but you can still access files and data from the NAS. • Thumbnails and backups are not available if you register any AirStation devices.

About

FE File Explorer

Manage files across your devices and cloud storage. Access and transfer documents, photos, and media from computers, NAS, and cloud services directly on your iPhone or iPad without downloading.

Highlights
  • Access network shares (SMB/CIFS)
  • Connect to WebDAV, FTP, SFTP servers
  • Integrate with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box
  • Stream media from network/cloud
  • Transfer files between devices
  • Direct file management on remote storage
Features
Currently charting
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FE File Explorer is a file manager app on your iPhone and iPad. It can access not only local files, but also files on your computer, NAS and cloud storages. Transfer files among those locations. Stream movies and music to your iPhone/iPad. Directly view and manage documents, photos, files on your computer and cloud without downloading to your iPhone/iPad. FEATURES: * Access network shares on macOS, Windows, Linux, Time Capsule, NAS via SMB/CIFS protocol. * Access WebDAV Server, FTP Server and SFTP Server * Access cloud storages: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box. * Automatically discover comptuers, NAS and servers when you setup new connections. * View, copy, move, rename and delete your files right on iPhone/iPad. * Stream movies and musics from network shares and cloud storages to iPhone/iPad. * AirPlay photos, musics and movies on Apple TV. * Sort and search files * Archive and unarchive files * Dark Mode * Multiple windows on iPad * Integrated with iOS Files app * Distribute configurations via MDM (Mobile Device Management). * Built-in FTP Server and HTTP Server * File Transfer: Copy files among servers, cloud storages, iPhone and iPad. Transfer files by drag and drop. Nearby file transfer: Directly transfer files between two nearby iOS devices. ===== CONTACT US ===== Email: support@skyjos.com Twitter: @SkyjosApps Facebook: @SkyjosApp

Screenshots

WebAccess i4 screens
FE File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FE File Explorer at 67% against WebAccess i's 17%. FE File Explorer also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 74) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). WebAccess i's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

WebAccess i is free to download; FE File Explorer costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FE File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FE File Explorer has 5.8K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of WebAccess i's written reviews are positive against 67% of FE File Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebAccess i ships an update every 5 months, FE File Explorer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
WebAccess i versus FE File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebAccess iFE File Explorer
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (74 ratings)4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews67.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings745.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#45 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUFFALO INC.Skyjos Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

WebAccess i

All ratings74 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral19.0%
Negative64.3%

FE File Explorer

All ratings5,779 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews512 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative23.4%

User reviews

WebAccess i

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Allows remote access to NAS
  • 📂 Easy to configure and use
  • 🔍 Supports viewing various file types
  • 🎥 Streams media files well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connectivity issues
  • 📤 Limited file upload functionality
  • 🔇 No audio playback when app is closed
  • 🎥 Limited video format support
  • 🗂️ Clunky interface and navigation

FE File Explorer

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent file management
  • 🔒 Secure access to files
  • 👍 Versatile connectivity options
  • 👍 Seamless integration with iOS Files app
  • 👍 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with password protection
  • 🔋 High battery consumption during use

Bugs and requests

WebAccess i

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Auto-upload feature not working
  • Inability to browse folders with large number of files

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for additional video/audio formats
  • Ability to upload multiple files
  • Integration with cloud storage services
  • Playlist management for music playback
  • Improved remote access and file management

FE File Explorer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Video playback issues, including audio-video sync problems
  • Inability to transfer files from local storage to external drives
  • Unreliable SMB and FTP connectivity
  • Recent update breaking existing functionality

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to password-protect individual folders
  • Improved navigation for large file/folder lists
  • Sync functionality between devices
  • Chromecast support
  • Integrated PDF annotation tools
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  • Ability to edit photos and videos within the app

In-app purchases

None

WebAccess i

No in-app purchases

None

FE File Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebAccess i free?
WebAccess i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FE File Explorer free?
FE File Explorer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebAccess i or FE File Explorer?
FE File Explorer is rated higher. WebAccess i averages 4.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while FE File Explorer averages 4.7 from 5.8K ratings.
Do WebAccess i or FE File Explorer have ads?
Neither WebAccess i nor FE File Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebAccess i or FE File Explorer?
WebAccess i ships an update every 5 months, and FE File Explorer every 5 weeks. Most recently, WebAccess i was updated on September 24, 2026 and FE File Explorer on September 22, 2026.

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