# WebDAV Nav+ vs FE File Explorer

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.

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.

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.

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 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebDAV Nav+ | FE File Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webdav-nav-plus/id412341302/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fe-file-explorer/id499470113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#46** |
| Size | 22 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Schimera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/382551348) | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) |

## What reviewers say

### WebDAV Nav+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webdav-nav-plus/id412341302)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebDAV NavX | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### FE File Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fe-file-explorer/id499470113)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to password-protect individual folders
- Improved navigation for large file/folder lists
- Sync functionality between devices
- Chromecast support
- Integrated PDF annotation tools


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026.

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