Comparison

FE File Explorer vs iTerminal Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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

About

iTerminal Pro

Connect to remote servers securely using SSH or Telnet. This app offers robust features like private key authentication, server list management, and iCloud syncing for server information and private keys. It also supports proxy connections and Bluetooth keyboards for a seamless remote access experience.

Highlights
  • SSH and Telnet connections
  • Username/password or private key authentication
  • Server list management
  • iCloud import/export for servers and keys
  • Socks 5 Proxy support
  • Private key management (PEM, PPK)
Features
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iTerminal Pro is the Pro Version of iTerminal on iPhone and iPad. iTerminal is a simple yet very powerful SSH and Telnet client on your iPhone and iPad. You can connect to remote servers through SSH or Telnet with iTerminal. Besides all the features available on iTerminal, the Pro Version removes all advertisement and includes professional Tech Support. Supported features include: - Connect to your servers using user name/password or private key authentication through SSH. - Connect to your servers using Telnet. - Support Server List. - Support exporting Server info to and importing Server info from iCloud. Now Server info can be easily transferred among different versions and devices. - Support to connect through Socks 5 Proxy Server. - Support history of Recent Tasks. - Support Private Key Management and encrypted PEM and PPK keys up to 4096 bit long. -- Support importing key files from and exporting key files to your iCloud Drive. You now can easily import a key file from your iCloud Drive by copying your key file to your iCloud Drive under /iterminal/key folder. It's more secure and convenient to import a key now. - Support Bluetooth Keyboard. With its simple interfaces, iTerminal provides the easiest way to securely connect to your remote servers on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTerminal/iTerminal_overview.php.

Screenshots

FE File Explorer4 screens
iTerminal Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FE File Explorer at 4.7 against iTerminal Pro's 3.9. FE File Explorer also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 42%) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 46). iTerminal Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FE File Explorer costs $4.99 and iTerminal Pro $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FE File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FE File Explorer has 5.8K ratings behind it against 46, 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 42% of iTerminal Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, iTerminal Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
FE File Explorer versus iTerminal Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFE File ExploreriTerminal Pro
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better3.9 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K — better46
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.ComcSoft Corporation

Customer experience

FE File Explorer

All ratings5,779 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews513 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative23.4%

iTerminal Pro

All ratings46 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral18.5%
Negative39.8%

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

iTerminal Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FE File Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

iTerminal Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FE File Explorer free?
FE File Explorer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTerminal Pro free?
iTerminal Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FE File Explorer or iTerminal Pro?
FE File Explorer is rated higher. FE File Explorer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while iTerminal Pro averages 3.9 from 46 ratings.
Do FE File Explorer or iTerminal Pro have ads?
Neither FE File Explorer nor iTerminal Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FE File Explorer or iTerminal Pro?
FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, and iTerminal Pro every 5 months. Most recently, FE File Explorer was updated on October 17, 2026 and iTerminal Pro on October 12, 2026.

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