FE File Explorer vs File Manager for RUF3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
File Manager for RUF3
Manage files on your device and USB drives with this utility app. Easily back up photos and videos to USB, lock sensitive files with Touch ID, and play media directly from your USB storage.
- Backup photos/videos to USB
- Touch ID file lock
- Direct USB photo saving
- USB media playback
- Categorized file display
- Thumbnail previews
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File Manager for RUF3-ALは、端末内とUSBメモリー内のファイルを操作できるファイル管理アプリです。 USBメモリーを端末に接続するだけで、かんたんにUSBメモリー内のファイルを操作できます。 主な機能： - 端末内の写真やビデオを、１タップでUSBメモリーにバックアップすることができます。 - Touch ID機能で、本アプリ内に保存したファイルにロックをかけることができます。 - 本アプリからカメラを起動することで、直接USBメモリーに写真を保存することができます。 - USBメモリー内の写真、ビデオ、音楽ファイルを本アプリで再生できます。 - 写真、ビデオ、音楽ファイルをUSBメモリー内の専用フォルダーに保存することで、カテゴリーごとにファイルを表示できます。 - 写真、ビデオ、音楽ファイルの一覧をサムネイルで表示できます。 - 音楽ファイルを再生しながら他のアプリを実行できます。 - USBメモリーに保存しているファイルを直接メールに添付したり、他のアプリに送って使うことができます。 対応機器： - RUF3-ALシリーズ
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FE File Explorer at 68% against File Manager for RUF3's 0%. FE File Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). File Manager for RUF3's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
File Manager for RUF3 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.
FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, File Manager for RUF3 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FE File Explorer | File Manager for RUF3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyjos Co., Ltd. | BUFFALO INC. |
Customer experience
FE File Explorer
File Manager for RUF3
Bugs and requests
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
File Manager for RUF3
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FE File Explorer
No in-app purchases
File Manager for RUF3
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FE File Explorer free?
Is File Manager for RUF3 free?
Do FE File Explorer or File Manager for RUF3 have ads?
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