FE File Explorer vs TimerCubed
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
TimerCubed
A modern, customizable timer for speedcubing enthusiasts. Track progress with detailed statistics, organize solves with session backups, and generate quality scrambles for various puzzle types. Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch with convenient widget and shortcut integration.
- Customizable timer with inspection and penalties
- Themes, fonts, colors, and custom backgrounds
- Detailed statistics and progress insights
- Session management with import/export
- Quality scrambles for multiple puzzle types
- Apple Watch app with iPhone syncing
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
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TimerCubed is a modern, customizable speedcubing timer for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, built to be easy to use with lots of features. ----- Some of our features: • Simple but customizable timer with inspection, penalties, and support for mouse and keyboard on iPad • Themes and customization with fonts, colors, and backgrounds, including your own photos • Statistics and insights to show your progress across sessions • Sessions and backups, with import and export options to keep your solves organized and safe • Quality scrambles for 2x2 through 7x7 as well as megaminx, pyraminx, skewb, square-1, clock, and even FTO • Smart timer and typing input support • Apple Watch app with syncing to iPhone • Widgets for the Home Screen and Lock Screen, plus a Control Center button that opens straight to the timer • Siri and Shortcuts support for your stats, scrambles, and logging solves • Designed with iPhone Duo and iPad in mind ----- No tracking, and the only purchase you will make is buying the app. For support/feedback, reach out to timercubedsupport@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimerCubed at 100% against FE File Explorer's 68%. TimerCubed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). FE File Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 4) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
FE File Explorer costs $4.99 and TimerCubed $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TimerCubed 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of FE File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimerCubed's.
FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, TimerCubed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FE File Explorer | TimerCubed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.8K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #51 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyjos Co., Ltd. | Robert Wertheimer |
Customer experience
FE File Explorer
TimerCubed
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
TimerCubed
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FE File Explorer
No in-app purchases
TimerCubed
No in-app purchases
