# FE File Explorer vs Gabcloud

The clearest difference is price: Gabcloud at Free against FE File Explorer's $4.99. Gabcloud also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). FE File Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 1) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Gabcloud 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.

Gabcloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FE File Explorer has 5.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | FE File Explorer | Gabcloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fe-file-explorer/id499470113/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gabcloud-webdav-client/id6748157599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) | [Gabcloud LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735027926) |

## What reviewers say

### FE File Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fe-file-explorer/id499470113)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to password-protect individual folders
- Improved navigation for large file/folder lists
- Sync functionality between devices
- Chromecast support
- Integrated PDF annotation tools


### Gabcloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gabcloud-webdav-client/id6748157599)

Access and manage files on your private WebDAV server. This client offers secure login, file uploads/downloads, and broad compatibility with major platforms. It's designed for professionals and privacy-focused users who want full control over their data.

**Highlights:** Secure login via QR code or credentials, File upload and download, Compatibility with Synology, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Fast and reliable performance, Secure client file sharing, Privacy-focused, no data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FE File Explorer free?

FE File Explorer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gabcloud free?

Gabcloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FE File Explorer or Gabcloud?

Gabcloud is rated higher. FE File Explorer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Gabcloud averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FE File Explorer or Gabcloud have ads?

Neither FE File Explorer nor Gabcloud shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*