Seafile Pro vs Gabcloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Self-hosting capabilities
- Team file synchronization
- Secure file sharing
- Professional iOS client
- Cloud storage management
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The professional iOS client for seafile, a self-hosting dropbox for teams.
Gabcloud
Access and manage files on your private WebDAV server. This client offers secure login, file uploads/downloads, and broad compatibility with major platforms. It's designed for professionals and privacy-focused users who want full control over their data.
- Secure login via QR code or credentials
- File upload and download
- Compatibility with Synology, Nextcloud, ownCloud
- Fast and reliable performance
- Secure client file sharing
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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Gabcloud is a powerful WebDAV client that gives you full control over your private storage. Whether you’re using a NAS or a self-hosted WebDAV server, Connect makes accessing and managing your files simple, secure, and fast. Designed for professionals, businesses, and privacy-conscious users, Gabcloud turns your server into a personal cloud—no subscriptions, no tracking, no compromises. Key Features: • Secure Login – Connect with QR code or manual credentials • File Management – Upload and Download files • Works with Major Platforms – Compatible with Synology, Nextcloud, ownCloud, and more • Fast & Reliable – Optimized for speed and stability • Client Access – Share files and folders with clients securely • Privacy First – No data collection or ads Use your own infrastructure and keep full control of your data. Your files. Your rules. Your cloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gabcloud at 5.0 against Seafile Pro's 3.1. Gabcloud also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Seafile Pro's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 1). On price, ads, 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.
Gabcloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seafile Pro has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Seafile Pro | Gabcloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (54 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seafile Ltd. | Gabcloud LLC |
Customer experience
Seafile Pro
Gabcloud
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
Gabcloud
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Seafile Pro
No in-app purchases
Gabcloud
No in-app purchases
