FE File Explorer vs pwSafe 2
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
pwSafe 2
Securely manage all your passwords with this app. It offers autofill for websites and apps, biometric unlock, and syncs your data across devices via iCloud or Dropbox. Generate strong passwords and organize them with ease.
- Biometric unlock (Touch ID, Face ID)
- Autofill for Safari and apps
- iCloud and Dropbox sync
- Password generation
- Smart Pasteboard
- Printable hardcopy
- Organize entries in groups
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pwSafe 2 offers Dark Mode, Touch ID, Face ID, Safari and apps autofill, iPhone landscape mode, adaptive text, a new design and much more on top of pwSafe 1. Easy, secure and full featured password management across devices and computers. pwSafe uses iCloud or Dropbox to keep your password databases backed-up and synced between your iOS devices and computers. It is compatible with open source Password Safe. No in-app purchases are needed for unlimited usage, including iCloud sync (see below). Now available for the Mac with iCloud Sync - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pwsafe-password-safe-compatible/id520993579?mt=12 This application is not related to any application developed and/or marketed by PSafe Tecnologia S/A, including PSafe Total. == What people are saying about pwSafe: ***** "Brilliant! - Passwords in sync at last!" -- Daddio1946 from Australia ***** "Great integration and support - PasswordSafe is great and this app makes it even better! Easy to setup and use. Their support for big fixes is great and the turn around time is short." -- Joeartz from the USA ***** "Very good, better than it's rivals, does what it's supposed to do AND the copy-feature is EX-CELLENT!" -- WaiWera from New Zealand ***** "I highly recommend this app for anyone who has a large number of usernames or hard-to-remember passwords." -- razor11401 from Canada ***** "Excellent tool for multiplatform password storage - Excellent tool that enhances my online security by creating complex and long passwords without the inconvenience of retyping them time and time again." -- AmberTiara from Neaderland == List of features: - TouchID unlocks - Safari and apps autofill (extension) - Smart Pasteboard: tilt your device face down to switch between username and password when using other apps - Can open safes from any cloud service with an iOS 8 Storage Provider Extension - Print a hardcopy of your data - New iPad with Retina display & iPhone 5 support - iCloud sync, realtime and bi-directional - Dropbox sync**, fully automatic and bi-directional - Password generation - Passcode protection - Universal binary - iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch optimized - Compatible with the famous open source Password Safe desktop app - Search all fields - Organize entries in groups - Single tap password copy to clipboard - Single tap password copy to clipboard and open website - Clear password from clipboard after one minute - Multiple fields (title, username, password, URL, email and notes) - Define custom fields - Full unicode support - iTunes file sharing - Receives safes as e-mail attachments (please name your safes with a .psafe3 extension) - Opens safes from Dropbox (free without sync, paid otherwise) - Export to PDF (encrypted, of course) - Password history (per safe and per entry settings) - Named password policies - Fully compatible with Password Safe version 3.31 file format - Multiple safes - Unlimited passwords - Unlimited password groups - Two-factor authentication using YubiKey security token - Generate TOTP authentication codes (two-factor authentication) - Create and use Passkeys for password-free authentication ** Syncing via Dropbox is an In-App purchase. Instead of trusting on a single developer security knowledge, pwSafe borrows all its encryption code directly from the famous Password Safe open source password manager (https://pwsafe.org). Password Safe has been originally created by security guru Bruce Schneier and nowadays is maintained by Rony Shapiro. Since it has been around as an open source project for more than two decades now, it has been extensively reviewed by many experts. Apple’s standard end user license agreement (EULA) applies to the pwSafe app (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) The (optional) services provided by pwSafe Cloud are subject to our Terms of Use (https://pwsafe.app/terms-of-use/)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FE File Explorer at none against pwSafe 2's 7. FE File Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). pwSafe 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 pwSafe 2 $2.99 up front. pwSafe 2 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. FE File Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FE File Explorer against 4.7 for pwSafe 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 5.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of FE File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 72% of pwSafe 2's.
FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, pwSafe 2 weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | FE File Explorer | pwSafe 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.8K ratings) | 4.7 (5.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 5.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #59 — better | #122 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyjos Co., Ltd. | Huvisoft B.V. |
Customer experience
FE File Explorer
pwSafe 2
User reviews
FE File Explorer
From 5.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent file management
- 🔒 Secure access to files
- 👍 Versatile connectivity options
- 👍 Seamless integration with iOS Files app
- 👍 Reliable performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with password protection
- 🔋 High battery consumption during use
pwSafe 2
From 5.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple, no-frills app
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Supports multiple safes and categories
- 👍 Reliable syncing across devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Sync problems with cloud storage
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Inability to edit password entries
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
pwSafe 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- Sudden loss of password data
- Inability to open external safes after updates
- Frequent crashes when trying to copy/paste passwords
Requested features
3 requests- Google Drive/OneDrive integration
- Improved UI/UX, especially for search and navigation
- More customization options for password generation
In-app purchases
FE File Explorer
No in-app purchases
pwSafe 2
- 3 Months1 Month trial$2.993 Months
- 6 Months1 Month trial$4.996 Months
- 1 Year1 Month trial$8.991 Year
- Dropbox Sync Support$2.99
- Small Donation$4.99
- Medium Donation$9.99
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- Large Donation$19.99
Questions
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