Comparison

FileCrane vs Peak Browser

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

Head to head
About

FileCrane

Features
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A simple but powerful file manager (filer) APP, focused on usability. With FileCrane you can drag'n'drop to move or copy files and folders in online storage services. Main features: - Handle files and folders easily- + Just drag and drop files to move/copy. + You can handle files and folders like Finder(Mac) or Explorer(Windows). +Preview file while copy/move in background.(New Feature!) - Preview files of all kinds- + Tap a file to preview it on a different window. + Built-in viewer supports many formats. It supports PDF, MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Apple iWork files, audios, images, movies, texts and Rich Text Format files. ※Editing is not supported. - OpenIn, Mail and Twitter- + Supports import and export of OpenIn APPs. + Directly attach files to email, and directly open e-mail attached files. + Directly attach files to your tweet. - Link to Shared folder of PCs + You can link to NAS(SMB protocol) and Windows PCs. (New Feature!) - Link to multiple Dropbox accounts + By purchasing Dropbox add-on, you can link to multiple Dropbox accounts. - Backup files through iTunes + You can copy and backup files downloaded to App Local to your Mac offline through iTunes. - Other Features - + Supports custom URL scheme (jp.co.ablecomputer.FileCrane). + Passcode lock. + Supports ZIP compression and decompression. + View Properties - Please Note! - + In order to access your Photos folder, you’ll need to give permission to the APP. Follow the directions in the APP, and give permission. (This APP does not use or collect the location data.) + This APP cannot delete or edit files in "Photos" in you iPhone. + To use the features of Dropbox, you need to have your own Dropbox account.

About

Peak Browser

This productivity tool integrates notes, task boards, whiteboards, a calendar, and over twenty other tools into a single browser tab. It offers optional on-device AI features and syncs data securely via iCloud without requiring an account or tracking user activity.

Highlights
  • Integrated browser with multiple tools
  • Notes and task management
  • Whiteboard functionality
  • Calendar integration
  • Optional on-device AI
  • iCloud sync
  • No account required
Features
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Everything, in one tab. Peak is a browser with the rest of your work already inside it: notes, task boards, whiteboards, a calendar, video editing, music, slides, websites, your finances and more than twenty tools. On Mac, iPhone and iPad. Use AI if you want to: on your device, with your own key, or not at all. No account. No tracking. Your work syncs only through your own iCloud.

Screenshots

FileCrane4 screens
Peak Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Peak Browser at none against FileCrane's 1. Peak Browser also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). FileCrane's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. FileCrane sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Peak Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileCrane ships an update every 7 months, Peak Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FileCrane versus Peak Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileCranePeak Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB145 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerablecomputer Inc.Vegar Berentsen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FileCrane

One-time1
  • WebDAV Add-On$3.99
None

Peak Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileCrane free?
FileCrane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Peak Browser free?
Peak Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FileCrane or Peak Browser have ads?
Neither FileCrane nor Peak Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FileCrane or Peak Browser?
FileCrane ships an update every 7 months, and Peak Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, FileCrane was updated on October 7, 2026 and Peak Browser on October 14, 2026.

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