Foldr vs Remote Files
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foldr
Access, edit, and share all your organization's files from one app. It unifies cloud storage and file servers, offering secure, instant access without VPNs or new accounts. Ideal for seamless document management on the go.
- Unified cloud and file server access
- Live document editing
- Document scanning to PDF
- Secure file sharing
- Bookmark important files
- Passkey and 2FA support
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All your files. One app. Anywhere. Access. Edit. Share. Search. Manage. All with a single sign-in. Foldr brings your organisation’s existing file servers and cloud storage together into one fast, secure, and easy-to-use app. Whether you’re on campus, in the office, or on the move, everything you need is just a tap away. No VPNs. No file juggling. No learning curve. Just instant access to your documents - wherever work happens. Important - A Foldr server is required for this app to work. The app does not provide access on its own. Request a free Foldr server trial at foldr.io/trial. Powerful features, built for real work • No new accounts - Works with your existing Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, or Google Workspace • Hybrid cloud, unified - Access file servers, Google Drive, Microsoft 365, and Dropbox in one place • Live document editing - Edit Office documents directly without creating duplicates • Go paperless - Scan documents to PDF with automatic capture and alignment • Secure collaboration - Share files and folders with users inside and outside your organisation • Fast access - Bookmark important files and folders for one-tap access • Security first - Built-in support for Passkeys, Two-Factor Authentication and Active Directory password controls
Remote Files
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* Search you Mac using Spotlight from your phone, anywhere, anytime * Access your Mac files remotely from IOS over the cloud. * Browse selected folder on Mac from device. * Copy file from Mac to IOS device, anytime, anywhere over internet, as long as server app is online. * Need to install and run server app "Remote Files Server" available from Mac App Store. Demo video can see on following YouTube link https://youtu.be/1q176DwFMl0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Foldr at none against Remote Files's shown. Foldr also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months). Remote Files's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Foldr ships an update every 3 months, Remote Files every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and March 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Foldr | Remote Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Minnow IT LTD | GGM41 |
In-app purchases
Foldr
No in-app purchases
Remote Files
No in-app purchases
