# FE File Explorer vs Airflow Remote

The clearest difference is price: Airflow Remote at Free against FE File Explorer's $4.99. Airflow Remote also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). FE File Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 26) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Airflow Remote 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FE File Explorer against 4.6 for Airflow Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FE File Explorer has 5.8K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FE File Explorer | Airflow Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fe-file-explorer/id499470113/reviews)** | [4.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airflow-remote/id1459536549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) | [InMethod s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297062933) |

## What reviewers say

### FE File Explorer

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

**Currently charting:** #30 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


### Airflow Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airflow-remote/id1459536549)

Control your Airflow media playback and manage playlists directly from your phone. Adjust playback settings, switch audio/subtitle tracks, and customize the app's appearance. It offers extensive control over your media experience.

**Highlights:** Playback control (play, pause, scrub, skip), Playlist management (add, remove, create, delete), Audio and subtitle track switching, Online subtitle search, Customizable app theme and accent color, Adaptive volume boost adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FE File Explorer free?

FE File Explorer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Airflow Remote free?

Airflow Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FE File Explorer or Airflow Remote?

FE File Explorer is rated higher. FE File Explorer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Airflow Remote averages 4.6 from 26 ratings.

### Do FE File Explorer or Airflow Remote have ads?

Neither FE File Explorer nor Airflow Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FE File Explorer or Airflow Remote?

FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Airflow Remote every 5 weeks. Most recently, FE File Explorer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Airflow Remote on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*