Comparison

FE File Explorer vs TNAS mobile

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
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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

TNAS mobile

Access and manage your TerraMaster NAS devices from your mobile phone. Back up photos and videos, browse documents, and stream multimedia files remotely or locally.

Highlights
  • Remote NAS access
  • Local NAS access
  • Photo and video backup
  • Document browsing
  • File upload/download
  • Multimedia playback
  • Device management
Features
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TNAS mobile is the dedicated mobile app for TerraMaster TNAS devices. With it, you can manage files, back up photos, and browse documents on your phone. It also serves as your portable monitoring center, allowing you to check the status of the TOS system anytime and easily manage your TNAS device.

Screenshots

FE File Explorer4 screens
TNAS mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FE File Explorer at 67% against TNAS mobile's 10%. FE File Explorer also leads on chart position (#26 vs unranked). TNAS mobile'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TNAS mobile 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, TNAS mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
FE File Explorer versus TNAS mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFE File ExplorerTNAS mobile
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better10.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB122 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.Noon Technology Company Limited

Customer experience

FE File Explorer

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

TNAS mobile

Written reviews59 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative86.4%

User reviews

FE File Explorer

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent file management
  • 🔒 Secure access to files
  • 👍 Versatile connectivity options
  • 👍 Seamless integration with iOS Files app
  • 👍 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with password protection
  • 🔋 High battery consumption during use

TNAS mobile

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly for admin tasks
  • 👍 Intuitive interface for file access
  • 👍 Reliable remote access
  • 👍 Good for quick system overview
  • 👍 Works well for some users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashing
  • 🐛 Connection issues (cannot connect, drops signal)
  • 🐛 Backup failures (photos, videos, .mov files)
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐌 Slow or unresponsive performance

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

TNAS mobile

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • App crashes when connected to network
  • App crashes when backing up photos/videos
  • App freezes during backup
  • Cannot connect to NAS
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  • Connection lost errors
  • Remote login fails
  • Image backup is flaky
  • Video backup hangs or fails (.mov files)
  • App doesn't find NAS
  • Battery drain when running in background
  • Background refresh doesn't stop battery drain
  • App prompts for update but no update available
  • App shows 'OPEN' instead of 'UPDATE' when it's the newest version
  • App not working with TOS 5.1
  • App not working with TOS 6
  • QR code scanning issue on single device
  • App not available in certain regions/countries

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add display of desktop shortcuts and apps
  • Improve user-friendliness and navigation
  • Add iPad support
  • Allow uploading more than 99 files at a time
  • Add 'select all' option for uploads
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  • Improve video backup reliability
  • Make app compatible with F2-210
  • Add dark mode option
  • Provide advanced analytics dashboard
  • Improve translation for Russian language

In-app purchases

None

FE File Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

TNAS mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FE File Explorer free?
FE File Explorer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TNAS mobile free?
TNAS mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FE File Explorer or TNAS mobile have ads?
Neither FE File Explorer nor TNAS mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FE File Explorer or TNAS mobile?
FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, and TNAS mobile every 2 months. Most recently, FE File Explorer was updated on October 17, 2026 and TNAS mobile on October 16, 2026.

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