FE File Explorer vs AiData
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
AiData
Access and manage your NAS files from your smartphone or tablet. Browse, share, download for offline use, and upload files to your NAS in real-time. Monitor transfers and preview media directly.
- Real-time file browsing
- Support for various file types
- Download for offline access
- Upload files to NAS
- Instant file sharing
- File transfer status monitoring
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AiData is ASUSTOR’s file management app for smartphones and tablets. AiData makes it easy to browse and share files stored on your NAS. Key Features: - Browse files in real-time - Supports a variety of file types, including, but not limited to documents, photos, videos and audio files - Able to download items for offline use - Able to upload files from a smartphone or tablet directly to an ASUSTOR NAS - Instant file sharing to other devices and services - Monitor file transfer status - Able to browse EZ Sync files in the NAS - Continuous preview images in a folder - Can play videos in a folder or open videos with other players Learn more: https://www.asustor.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FE File Explorer at 67% against AiData's 19%. FE File Explorer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 25). AiData's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). 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
AiData 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.
FE File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FE File Explorer has 5.8K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of FE File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 19% of AiData's.
FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, AiData every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FE File Explorer | AiData |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better | 2.0 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews — better | 18.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #56 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyjos Co., Ltd. | ASUSTOR Inc. |
Customer experience
FE File Explorer
AiData
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
AiData
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FE File Explorer
No in-app purchases
AiData
No in-app purchases
