Comparison

Owlfiles vs DAEMON Sync

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

DAEMON Sync

Transfer files wirelessly between your computer and mobile devices at high speeds without needing an internet connection or cellular data. Browse and download media from a server gallery, and quickly send edited files to your device.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer
  • High transfer speeds (up to 50 Mb/sec)
  • No internet or cellular data required
  • Browse and download media galleries
  • Quickly send edited files
  • Server app required
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Lightning speed up to 50 Mb/sec! Forget about USB cables! No cellular data usage No Internet needed! Check out DAEMON Sync's awesome features Browse server gallery Look at pics and videos uploaded by your friends or family! Preview the whole gallery, take a closer look to a single pic, download one or multiple elements directly to your device! Send files to the device quickly You've just edited a picture, and want it on your device RIGHT NOW? No problem! Just Right-click on this file, choose one of available devices in "Send to DAEMON Sync" menu and see the magic! File will be uploaded immediately! Server app is required for proper operation. Please visit http://daemonsync.me for more info. DAEMON Sync was developed for you by creators of DAEMON Tools software Welcome to our friendly community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daemontools Twitter: https://twitter.com/daemon_tools_cc Google+ : https://plus.google.com/share?url=http://daemon-tools.cc/eng/home YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DTSoftware

Screenshots

Owlfiles4 screens
DAEMON Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Owlfiles at 65% against DAEMON Sync's 17%. Owlfiles also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 8). DAEMON Sync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. DAEMON Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Owlfiles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlfiles has 7.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Owlfiles's written reviews are positive against 17% of DAEMON Sync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, DAEMON Sync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Owlfiles versus DAEMON Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwlfilesDAEMON Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.2K ratings) — better2.1 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7.2K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.AVB Disc Soft, SIA

Customer experience

Owlfiles

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

DAEMON Sync

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

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

DAEMON Sync

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

DAEMON Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Owlfiles free?
Owlfiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DAEMON Sync free?
DAEMON Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Owlfiles or DAEMON Sync?
Owlfiles is rated higher. Owlfiles averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while DAEMON Sync averages 2.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Owlfiles or DAEMON Sync have ads?
Neither Owlfiles nor DAEMON Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Owlfiles or DAEMON Sync?
Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, and DAEMON Sync every 2 months. Most recently, Owlfiles was updated on October 20, 2026 and DAEMON Sync on October 3, 2026.

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