Comparison

FE File Explorer vs Rechner

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

Rechner

Features
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Calculate metal weight quickly and enquire about material directly with Bremetall. • Sheets, bars, tubes, angle profiles and discs • Separate calculator for coils and strip • Select material, enter dimensions and calculate theoretical weight • German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Turkish and Dutch • Calculate without signing in, even offline Optionally prepare a material enquiry and send it to Bremetall with your contact details. Sending requires an internet connection. Results are estimates. Manufacturing tolerances and alloys can affect actual weight.

Screenshots

FE File Explorer4 screens
Rechner1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rechner at Free against FE File Explorer's $4.99. Rechner also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). FE File Explorer's advantage is chart position (#20 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Rechner 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, Rechner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
FE File Explorer versus Rechner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFE File ExplorerRechner
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.BREMETALL GmbH

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

Rechner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FE File Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

Rechner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FE File Explorer free?
FE File Explorer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rechner free?
Rechner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FE File Explorer or Rechner have ads?
Neither FE File Explorer nor Rechner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FE File Explorer or Rechner?
FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rechner every 5 days. Most recently, FE File Explorer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rechner on October 30, 2026.

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