Owlfiles vs WebSocket Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
WebSocket Client
This tool allows developers to test WebSocket servers and websites. Users can input URLs, including HTTP, WS, and WSS secure connections, along with specific ports, to verify functionality. It's designed as a testing utility for web development.
- Test WebSocket servers
- Supports HTTP, WS, and WSS URLs
- Input specific ports
- HTML5 protocol testing
- Developer tool
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A easy client to test your web socket server/site, simply insert your url (can be used url as HTTP, WS, WSS secure connections) insert the specific port, if necessary, and test it! This is a APP thought as tool for testing for developer. for info about web socket: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebSocket Web socket it's the new protocol of the HTML5 The WebSocket protocol was standardized by the IETF as RFC 6455 in 2011, and the WebSocket API in Web IDL is being standardized by the W3C The WebSocket protocol is currently supported in most major browsers including Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. WebSocket also requires web applications on the server to support it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Owlfiles at 4.6 against WebSocket Client's 4.0. Owlfiles also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 3). WebSocket Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Owlfiles sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WebSocket Client asks for nothing beyond the download.
Owlfiles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlfiles has 7.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Owlfiles's written reviews are positive against 100% of WebSocket Client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, WebSocket Client every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Owlfiles | WebSocket Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.2K ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.2K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyjos Co., Ltd. | Luca Ceci |
Customer experience
Owlfiles
WebSocket Client
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
WebSocket Client
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Owlfiles
- Owlfiles Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Owlfiles Pro Yearly Promo$9.991 Year
- Owlfiles Pro Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year
- Owlfiles Pro Lifetime Promo$23.99
- Owlfiles Pro Lifetime$29.99
WebSocket Client
No in-app purchases
Questions
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