FE File Explorer vs GoFTP Server
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
GoFTP Server
Easily share files between your mobile device and computers using the standard FTP protocol. Transfer photos, videos, and documents wirelessly over Wi-Fi without needing cloud services or cables. Access your device like a wireless drive from any computer on your network.
- Wireless file transfer over Wi-Fi
- FTP standard support
- Two-way file transfers
- No cloud services needed
- Access as a wireless drive
- Private network sharing
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GoFTP Server lets you seamlessly share files between your mobile device and your other devices. FTP is a standard network protocol supported by various applications available on almost any device with a network connection. With GoFTP Server, you can easily transfer photos, videos, documents, and any other files between your iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, Windows, Linux, or any device with an FTP client. Enjoy fast file transfers over Wi-Fi, no cables required. • Effortlessly move photos and videos from your iPhone to any Windows, Linux, or Mac computer - no cloud services needed. • Connect to the app on your iPhone using the built-in FTP clients available on most operating systems - usually no additional software is required on your computer. • Enjoy smooth two-way file transfers: send files from your iPhone to your computer or bring files back onto your device. • Export photos and videos with your Photos albums preserved - albums become folders, keeping your media organized. • Take advantage of the universal FTP standard to share files even with older computers and legacy devices. • Transfer everything over Wi-Fi and enjoy complete freedom - no cables, no adapters, no hassle. • Turn your iPhone into a mini wireless drive accessible from any device on your network. • Share files privately within your own Wi-Fi network - with no third-party servers and no internet connection required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GoFTP Server at Free against FE File Explorer's $4.99. GoFTP Server also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). FE File Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 68) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On rating, 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
GoFTP Server 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 4.8 for GoFTP Server. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FE File Explorer has 5.8K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of FE File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 76% of GoFTP Server's.
FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, GoFTP Server every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | FE File Explorer | GoFTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.8K ratings) | 4.8 (68 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | 75.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 68 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #56 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyjos Co., Ltd. | Leszek Szary |
Customer experience
FE File Explorer
GoFTP Server
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
GoFTP Server
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FE File Explorer
No in-app purchases
GoFTP Server
No in-app purchases
