Comparison

Seafile Pro vs WebDAV Manager

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

Head to head
About

Seafile Pro

This professional client provides access to a self-hosted file synchronization and sharing service designed for teams. It enables seamless management of your cloud storage directly from your iOS device.

Highlights
  • Self-hosting capabilities
  • Team file synchronization
  • Secure file sharing
  • Professional iOS client
  • Cloud storage management
Features
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The professional iOS client for seafile, a self-hosting dropbox for teams.

About

WebDAV Manager

This native iOS app provides secure and efficient file management for WebDAV servers. It allows users to connect via HTTP or HTTPS, manage multiple servers, and perform various file operations like sharing, downloading, and uploading. The app also offers rich media previews for common file types.

Highlights
  • Secure WebDAV server connection (HTTP/HTTPS)
  • Basic and digest authentication
  • Manage multiple WebDAV servers
  • File sharing, downloading, and uploading
  • Remote directory browsing and file deletion
  • Rich media file previews
Features
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WebDAV Manager is a versatile and native iOS client that seamlessly connects to both HTTP and HTTPS WebDAV servers, ensuring secure and efficient file management. Current features: - Easy authentication: securely connect to your WebDAV servers using basic or digest authentication. - Versatile communication: access your data through HTTP and HTTPS protocols. - Seamless server management: add, edit, or remove servers with custom settings like protocol, port and base path. - Multi-server support: manage multiple WebDAV servers from a single, intuitive interface. - File operations: share, download, and upload files with ease. - Efficient file browsing: explore remote directories, create new folders, and delete unnecessary files effortlessly. - Rich media previews: preview text files, PDFs, images, and videos directly within the app. Start managing your WebDAV servers seamlessly with WebDAV Manager today!

Screenshots

Seafile Pro4 screens
WebDAV Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebDAV Manager at 4.3 against Seafile Pro's 3.1. WebDAV Manager also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 42%) and monetization model (free vs paid). Seafile Pro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebDAV Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Seafile Pro's written reviews are positive against 80% of WebDAV Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seafile Pro ships an update monthly, WebDAV Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Seafile Pro versus WebDAV Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeafile ProWebDAV Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (54 ratings)4.3 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better36
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeafile Ltd.Adam Taguirov

Customer experience

Seafile Pro

All ratings54 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral13.0%
Negative42.6%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative45.0%

WebDAV Manager

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Seafile Pro

Reported bugs

35 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Cannot load folders/libraries
  • Logs out when tapping back arrow
  • Cannot preview files
  • Servers with ports don't work (e.g., 4443)
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  • Crash on iOS 18.7.2
  • Login issues (cannot log back in)
  • Syncing glitches, requires reinstall
  • Cannot unlock encrypted library
  • Background photo uploads don't work
  • Photos do not auto-upload
  • Camera roll upload starts uploading all photos
  • Dumps photos in a root folder
  • Syncing photos stalls when app is inactive
  • App freezes during uploads, requires restart
  • Photo uploads lock the app
  • Cannot view files after upgrade
  • Scrolling big folders of images crashes the app
  • Cannot view files on latest version
  • Photon browser shows X images
  • Network errors in app, but browser works
  • Stuck on 'connecting to server'
  • Auto photo upload doesn't work
  • Unable to select upload folder in settings
  • Photos uploaded can't keep size unchanged
  • Seafile not selectable as destination/source in Files app
  • Files out-of-date when browsing libraries in Files app
  • Perpetual 'authentication required' for Files app
  • Auto upload does not work at all
  • Manual upload is unreliable
  • UI unusable on iPad
  • Sync folders not showing after login
  • Cannot download files
  • App responds very slowly during camera upload
  • Face ID support shows Touch ID instead

Requested features

15 requests
  • Dark mode
  • Better integration with iOS Files app (share menu, saving directly)
  • File preview in browser
  • Option to upload only new photos
  • Upload photos into mm-yy format
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  • Shortcuts in Apple shortcut app
  • Search functionality
  • Background audio playback
  • Keep offline files when wiping cache
  • Support for custom server ports (e.g., 4443)
  • App-level encryption
  • iPad split view support
  • Reverse order of camera roll when uploading pictures
  • Long file names viewable on iPhone app
  • Local audio files play in background

WebDAV Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Seafile Pro

No in-app purchases

None

WebDAV Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seafile Pro free?
Seafile Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebDAV Manager free?
WebDAV Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seafile Pro or WebDAV Manager?
WebDAV Manager is rated higher. Seafile Pro averages 3.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while WebDAV Manager averages 4.3 from 36 ratings.
Do Seafile Pro or WebDAV Manager have ads?
Neither Seafile Pro nor WebDAV Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seafile Pro or WebDAV Manager?
Seafile Pro ships an update monthly, and WebDAV Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Seafile Pro was updated on October 23, 2026 and WebDAV Manager on October 24, 2026.

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