Comparison

Owlfiles vs Nextcloud

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Owlfiles

Access and manage files from local storage, network shares, and cloud services. Stream media, view documents, and transfer files seamlessly across devices. Offers advanced network tools and editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Access SMB, NFS, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP
  • Connect to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3
  • Stream movies and music
  • View and manage documents, photos
  • Built-in FTP and HTTP servers
  • Nearby file transfer
  • Network tools (Ping, Port Scan)
Features
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Owlfiles is a powerful file management app. It can access not only local files, but also access files on your computer, NAS and cloud. Stream movies and music to your iPhone/iPad. Directly view and manage documents, photos on your computers, NAS and cloud without downloading. FEATURES: * Access network shares on macOS, Windows, NAS via SMB protocol. * Access NFS, WebDAV, FTP and SFTP services. * Access Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Amazon S3, S3 Compatible Storages, Mega Cloud and pCloud. * Automatically discover computers, servers and NAS when you setup a new connection. * Video Player: Supports various video formats, subtitles and play speed adjustment. * Music Player: Supports various audio formats, playlist, LRC and play speed adjustment. * Photo Gallery: Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, various RAW images, live photo and motion photo. * PDF Reader: search text, highlight text, add annotation and signature. * Text Editor: search text, line numbers, and syntax highlight (Swift, Objective-c, Java, C++ etc.). * ePub Book Reader * CBZ Comic Reader * Supports favorites and recents. * Multiple windows on iPad * Scan documents to PDF or images. * Integrated with iOS Files app, iOS Photos app * Use Siri shortcuts to download and upload files. File Transfer: * Copy and move files among computer, NAS, cloud, iPhone and iPad. * Copy and move photos from iOS photo library to computer, NAS and cloud storages. * Transfer files by drag and drop. * Built-in FTP Server and HTTP Server for file transfer. * Nearby file transfer: Directly transfer files between two nearby iOS devices without Wi-Fi or LTE connection. Network Tools: * Ping a host * List all opened ports of a host. * List all devices on LAN * Wake-On-Lan (WOL) Features of Owlfiles Pro * Create unlimited connections with your computers, NAS and cloud storages. * Sync connections to all your devices. * Batch rename files. * Edit photos * Edit documents in Office apps, iWork apps or Acrobat Reader by using Owlfiles extension, and save back to computer, NAS after editing. * Backup photos to your computers, NAS and cloud storages. * Sync files between iOS device and computer/NAS/cloud storage. * Use Owlfiles on your mobile, desktop and TV platforms. If you purchase Owlfiles Pro, your payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Owlfiles Pro subscription: $1.99/month, $12.99/year. Price may vary by location. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.skyjos.com/en/owlfiles/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.skyjos.com/en/owlfiles/terms/ ===== CONTACT US ===== Email: support@skyjos.com Twitter: @SkyjosApps Facebook: @SkyjosApp

About

Nextcloud

Access, manage, and share your files and photos from your private cloud storage. Upload media to free up phone space, work on documents offline, and utilize AI assistance. Secure your data with password or FaceID protection and end-to-end encryption.

Highlights
  • Connect multiple cloud accounts
  • Access and share documents
  • Upload photos and videos
  • Offline file access
  • AI Assistant
  • End-to-end encryption
Features
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Regain control over your data. The Nextcloud app for iOS brings your photos and files with you wherever you go! - Connect one or multiple accounts to your private or business cloud. - Access, work on and share documents wherever you are. - Upload your photos and videos to your Nextcloud to save space on your phone. - Browse photos and videos stored on your private cloud. - Choose files to keep available even when you're offline. - Additional features: - Nextcloud AI Assistant - Drag and drop between multiple Nextcloud Files windows on your iPad - Protect your account with a password or FaceID - Support for End to end encryption. New to Nextcloud? Nextcloud is a collaboration platform designed for private clouds. Host it yourself or with a company you trust and you gain a complete digital workplace with online office document collaboration, video calls and chat, email, calendar and project management, a local AI assistant and much more. See https://nextcloud.com/hub to find out what Nextcloud can do for you! For discussions and reporting issues please go to https://help.nextcloud.com/c/clients/ios

Screenshots

Owlfiles4 screens
Nextcloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nextcloud at none against Owlfiles's 5. Nextcloud also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Owlfiles's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Owlfiles sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nextcloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Owlfiles against 4.7 for Nextcloud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.2K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Owlfiles's written reviews are positive against 61% of Nextcloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, Nextcloud weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Owlfiles versus Nextcloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwlfilesNextcloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.2K ratings)4.7 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings7.2K10K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB341 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.Nextcloud GmbH

Customer experience

Owlfiles

All ratings7,231 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative26.8%

Nextcloud

All ratings10,381 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews932 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.5%

User reviews

Owlfiles

From 7.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Seamless file transfers
  • 🎥 Good media playback support
  • 🔒 Secure file management
  • 💡 Useful network tools

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation

Nextcloud

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and stable
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 Great alternative to big cloud providers
  • 👍 Useful for home/business use
  • 👍 Integrates well with iOS

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Unreliable file syncing and uploads
  • 👎 Inconsistent performance and responsiveness
  • 👎 Limited functionality compared to web version

Bugs and requests

Owlfiles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to open certain file types
  • Sync issues with network shares
  • Inconsistent video playback performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Thumbnail preview for files
  • Resume playback option for media
  • Batch file rename and delete
  • Better integration with cloud storage
  • Chromecast/AirPlay support

Nextcloud

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to open/edit text files
  • Issues with password-protected folders
  • Problems with HEIC file support
  • Inconsistent video playback
  • Crashes on launch after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved background photo/file sync
  • Better integration with iOS Files app
  • Support for more file types and document editing
  • Customizable sorting and organization options
  • Streamlined setup and configuration

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Owlfiles

Subscriptions3
  • Owlfiles Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Owlfiles Pro Yearly Promo$9.991 Year
  • Owlfiles Pro Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Owlfiles Pro Lifetime Promo$23.99
  • Owlfiles Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

Nextcloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Owlfiles free?
Owlfiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nextcloud free?
Nextcloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Owlfiles or Nextcloud?
Nextcloud is rated higher. Owlfiles averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Nextcloud averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.
Do Owlfiles or Nextcloud have ads?
Neither Owlfiles nor Nextcloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Owlfiles or Nextcloud?
Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nextcloud weekly. Most recently, Owlfiles was updated on October 18, 2026 and Nextcloud on October 18, 2026.

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