Comparison

Owlfiles vs Viewer for CloudApp

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/owlfiles/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.skyjos.com/owlfiles/terms.html ===== CONTACT US ===== Email: support@skyjos.com Twitter: @SkyjosApps Facebook: @SkyjosApp

About

Viewer for CloudApp

Access and manage your CloudApp files directly from your iPhone. View photos, videos, PDFs, and documents, and easily upload new content from your device or clipboard.

Highlights
  • View photos, videos, PDFs, DOCs
  • Listen to music
  • Upload from clipboard
  • Upload photos/videos from iPhone
  • Zip multiple uploads
  • Background uploads
  • Share files
Features
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Simple and intuitive client for iPhone to view and upload files in your CloudApp account. - view photos, videos, PDFs, DOCs - listen to music - upload from phone clipboard - upload videos/photos taken with iPhone - multiple items are uploaded as a zip archive - upload multiple items at same time in background - share files

Screenshots

Owlfiles4 screens
Viewer for CloudApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Owlfiles at 4.6 against Viewer for CloudApp's 2.7. Owlfiles also leads on ratings volume (7.2K vs 7) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Viewer for CloudApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Owlfiles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlfiles has 7.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Owlfiles's written reviews are positive against 73% of Viewer for CloudApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, Viewer for CloudApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Owlfiles versus Viewer for CloudApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwlfilesViewer for CloudApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.2K ratings) — better2.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews73.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.2K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.Work in Progress SRL

Customer experience

Owlfiles

All ratings7,181 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews475 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative26.7%

Viewer for CloudApp

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative15.4%

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

Viewer for CloudApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Viewer for CloudApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Owlfiles free?
Owlfiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Viewer for CloudApp free?
Viewer for CloudApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Owlfiles or Viewer for CloudApp?
Owlfiles is rated higher. Owlfiles averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Viewer for CloudApp averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Owlfiles or Viewer for CloudApp have ads?
Neither Owlfiles nor Viewer for CloudApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Owlfiles or Viewer for CloudApp?
Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, and Viewer for CloudApp every 2 months. Most recently, Owlfiles was updated on September 22, 2026 and Viewer for CloudApp on July 7, 2026.

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