FE File Explorer vs GoodSync
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
GoodSync
Access and manage files on your desktop computers from your mobile device. Upload files and folders to your desktop or use your phone to carry and sync files between multiple computers.
- Explore desktop files
- View desktop files
- Download desktop files
- Upload files and folders
- Sync files between desktops
- File transfer via WiFi/cellular
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Explore, View, Download files from your desktop computers running GoodSync Connect. Upload files and entire folders from desktop to your device. Using included Server, you can also make files on your phone accessible to GoodSync and GoodSync Explorer on desktop. File transfer works via WiFi or cellular network, automatically selecting the fastest path. Uses: • Client: View and Download files located on any of your Mac or Windows desktops. • Client: Desktops must be running GoodSync Connect. • Server: Backup important files from desktop to iPhone/iPad. • Server: Use iOS device to carry and sync files between several desktops.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FE File Explorer at 67% against GoodSync's 21%. FE File Explorer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 20). GoodSync's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On update cadence, 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
GoodSync 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FE File Explorer has 5.8K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of FE File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 21% of GoodSync's.
FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, GoodSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FE File Explorer | GoodSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better | 3.6 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews — better | 21.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #47 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyjos Co., Ltd. | Siber Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
FE File Explorer
GoodSync
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
GoodSync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FE File Explorer
No in-app purchases
GoodSync
No in-app purchases
