Comparison

Owlfiles vs WebSocket Client

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

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.

Highlights
  • Test WebSocket servers
  • Supports HTTP, WS, and WSS URLs
  • Input specific ports
  • HTML5 protocol testing
  • Developer tool
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Owlfiles4 screens
WebSocket Client1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Owlfiles versus WebSocket Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwlfilesWebSocket Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.2K ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.Luca Ceci

Customer experience

Owlfiles

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

WebSocket Client

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

WebSocket Client

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

WebSocket Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Owlfiles free?
Owlfiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WebSocket Client free?
WebSocket Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Owlfiles or WebSocket Client?
Owlfiles is rated higher. Owlfiles averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while WebSocket Client averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Owlfiles or WebSocket Client have ads?
Neither Owlfiles nor WebSocket Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Owlfiles or WebSocket Client?
Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, and WebSocket Client every 30 months. Most recently, Owlfiles was updated on September 25, 2026 and WebSocket Client on September 21, 2026.

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