Comparison

FE File Explorer vs PlotPeek

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

PlotPeek

Features
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Your data has a story. PlotPeek helps you see it in seconds. Open CSV, Excel (.xlsx), or Parquet files and move from raw rows to a clear visual answer—without building a spreadsheet or writing code first. Choose the worksheet or range you need, then explore it in a focused native workspace for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. SEE THE DATA FROM THE RIGHT ANGLE Switch freely between 11 analysis modes: • Time series\ • RAW data\ • Scatter + regression\ • Regression Lab\ • Correlation\ • 3D explorer\ • Histogram\ • Box / violin\ • Summary statistics\ • Bar chart\ • Pie / donut EXPLORE INTERACTIVELY • Zoom, pan, filter, and inspect exact values directly on a chart\ • Compare columns and series across multiple files\ • Resample, aggregate, and smooth time-series data\ • Explore linear and polynomial relationships\ • Review distributions, outliers, correlations, and descriptive statistics\ • Personalize colors, axes, legends, line styles, and chart appearance\ • Keep different questions organized in tabs and stacked graph workspaces OPEN THE DATA YOU ALREADY HAVE PlotPeek reads CSV, Excel, and Parquet directly. It detects common CSV delimiters and date formats, lets you select the right Excel worksheet or range, and keeps typed Parquet data ready for analysis without a conversion step. Organize imported files into Projects with folders and tags, work with several sources at once, and optionally sync selected Project data through iCloud Drive. Save named Sessions to return to a useful workspace, or build repeatable import workflows for familiar files. KEEP THE CONTEXT WITH THE WORK Create Markdown Notes with folders, tags, search, attachments, and captures. Link a note to a graph, save a snapshot of the view that inspired it, and return to the underlying work later without losing your place. EXPORT WHAT MATTERS Turn an analysis into a PNG, JPEG, or PDF, or export the rows behind it as a filtered CSV. Customize the presentation and save reusable export presets so the result is ready for a report, presentation, message, or deeper analysis. BUILT FOR APPLE DEVICES PlotPeek adapts naturally to iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with touch, pointer, trackpad, and keyboard interactions designed for each screen. Your analysis stays on your device, with iCloud used only when you choose to enable it. PlotPeek is made for the fast first look before deeper work. It complements spreadsheets, statistical software, and reporting tools by helping you understand a file quickly, export the useful result, and move forward.

Screenshots

FE File Explorer4 screens
PlotPeek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PlotPeek at Free against FE File Explorer's $4.99. PlotPeek also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). FE File Explorer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On ads 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

PlotPeek is free to download; FE File Explorer costs $4.99 up front. PlotPeek sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FE File Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, PlotPeek every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FE File Explorer versus PlotPeek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFE File ExplorerPlotPeek
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.Luca Taglialatela

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

PlotPeek

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FE File Explorer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PlotPeek

One-time4
  • A little spark$0.99
  • Kind PlotPeek Tip$2.99
  • Generous PlotPeek Tip$5.99
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  • Wonderful PlotPeek Tip$9.99

Questions

Is FE File Explorer free?
FE File Explorer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlotPeek free?
PlotPeek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FE File Explorer or PlotPeek have ads?
Neither FE File Explorer nor PlotPeek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FE File Explorer or PlotPeek?
FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, and PlotPeek every 3 days. Most recently, FE File Explorer was updated on October 19, 2026 and PlotPeek on October 9, 2026.

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