Comparison

WebDAV Nav+ 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

WebDAV Nav+

Access, manage, and edit files on your local server, NAS, or cloud storage directly from your iPhone or iPad. Download, share, and open files in other apps, with support for numerous formats and robust file operations.

Highlights
  • Download and store files locally
  • View common file formats
  • Navigate remote storage folders
  • Full synchronization support
  • Stream video and music
  • Built-in text editor
  • PIN code access
Features
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With WebDAV Nav+ you can download, share, store and edit files on your iPhone or iPad when utilising your local server, Network Attached Storage or a cloud storage provider. FEATURES • Download files and store them locally on your mobile device, open them in other installed applications and email or upload the changes • Supports viewing most common file formats including Microsoft Office formats (.doc .xlsx, .ppt), OpenOffice, PDF, Keynote, Pages, Numbers, RTF and DICOM images • Save attachments from emails and upload them to your WebDAV server • Navigate your remote storage folders and perform common file and folder operations like Delete, Copy, Move, Rename • Local storage area with the ability to create folders and Delete, Copy, Move and Rename files • iOS8 Document Picker and Provider support. Import files from other apps, as well as upload files through webdav from other apps • Full synchronisation support to keep your local and remote storage in sync • Forward downloaded documents by email and select multiple files to include in email attachments • Upload images and videos from the photo gallery or camera • Stream Video and Music straight from the server (if your server supports Range requests) • Mount your local storage as a network drive on OSX, Linux, Windows XP and Windows 7 • PIN code access to protect the files in local storage • Built in basic text editor, edit text files like .txt, .html, .css, .js, .rb or .py • Browse your local storage files through web browser • Built-in voice recorder with an option to record audio in WAV or AAC • AirPlay support for streaming local media to supported devices • Bonjour integration to find WebDAV servers on the local network • Select and upload multiple photos including the embedded EXIF data • Image slideshow feature to swipe between images in your current folder • ZIP file support include creating ZIP archives from local storage folders and files • Client side certificate support • Import photos into the Photos app • Support for TV out adapters to mirror the contents of the screen to a TV • Built-in screencast server to display the contents of your screen in a web browser. • Syntax Highlighting of common text formats like python, PHP, Java, Diff, JavaScript, Perl, CSS and HTML • Filename search, including sub folders on supported servers • Upload directly to your server when using Open With • Configure the network timeout if your server connection is slow • Share your files with other WebDAV Nav users by using the built-in WebDAV server SUPPORTED FORMATS Documents (Word, Excel, Pages, Numbers, OpenDocument ODT) Media (MP4, MP3, MOV) Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, TIF, Dicom/DCM and RAW camera images) Text (Python, PHP, Java, Diff,JavaScript,Perl, CSV, CSS and HTML) ePub ebook viewer support SUPPORT Please consider contacting support to get help connecting to your servers if you have any problems.

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

WebDAV Nav+4 screens
FE File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FE File Explorer at none against WebDAV Nav+'s 1. FE File Explorer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 150). WebDAV Nav+'s advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support 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

WebDAV Nav+ costs $3.99 and FE File Explorer $4.99 up front. WebDAV Nav+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FE File Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FE File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FE File Explorer has 5.8K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of WebDAV Nav+'s written reviews are positive against 67% of FE File Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebDAV Nav+ ships an update every 2 months, FE File Explorer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
WebDAV Nav+ versus FE File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDAV Nav+FE File Explorer
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (150 ratings)4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews — better67.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1505.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#25 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchimera Pty LtdSkyjos Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

WebDAV Nav+

All ratings150 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative20.3%

FE File Explorer

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

User reviews

WebDAV Nav+

From 150 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable file transfers
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
  • 🔒 Secure private file storage without relying on cloud services
  • 💼 Works seamlessly with multiple server types (NAS, Synology, OwnCloud, SharePoint)
  • 📁 Comprehensive file management (create, delete, move, rename folders/files)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently when accessing larger files
  • ⚠️ Compatibility issues with iOS 13+ and iOS 16+
  • 🔋 Excessive battery drain
  • ⏱️ Connection timeouts and server connectivity problems
  • 🎨 Tiny, confusing icons in interface lacking text labels

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

WebDAV Nav+

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Connection timeouts with WebDAV servers on iOS 16+
  • SSL certificate errors despite trust settings enabled
  • App crashes when opening documents
  • App crashes when using 'Open with WebDAVNav+' from Files app
  • Recent files list shows incorrect/outdated files
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  • Broken connection when uploading from Files app
  • Navigation confusion - back button goes to connections instead of parent folder
  • Incompatibility with iOS 8, iOS 13, and later versions
  • Battery drain issues causing forced app deletion
  • File upload failures with error messages

Requested features

10 requests
  • Text labels next to interface icons for clarity
  • Host-by-host SSL certificate trust instead of global setting
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality in image viewer
  • Select Favorites before connecting to server
  • Better playlist setup for music files
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  • Bulk video upload without compression
  • Direct upload from Apple Camera Connection Kit
  • DropBox import/sync capability
  • External keyboard support for text editing
  • Improved Files app integration for editing documents

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

1 purchases

WebDAV Nav+

One-time1
  • WebDAV NavX$0.99
None

FE File Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebDAV Nav+ free?
WebDAV Nav+ costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FE File Explorer free?
FE File Explorer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebDAV Nav+ or FE File Explorer?
FE File Explorer is rated higher. WebDAV Nav+ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while FE File Explorer averages 4.7 from 5.8K ratings.
Do WebDAV Nav+ or FE File Explorer have ads?
Neither WebDAV Nav+ nor FE File Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebDAV Nav+ or FE File Explorer?
WebDAV Nav+ ships an update every 2 months, and FE File Explorer every 5 weeks. Most recently, WebDAV Nav+ was updated on September 17, 2026 and FE File Explorer on September 25, 2026.

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