Remote File Explorer vs EasyScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote File Explorer
Access files on your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer, as well as cloud storage like Dropbox, directly from your iPhone or iPad. Transfer, manage, and view your documents, photos, and videos with built-in readers and players.
- Access remote computers (Mac, Windows, Linux)
- Connect to Dropbox and cloud storage
- Transfer files between devices
- Search files by name
- Built-in photo viewer
- Video and music player
- Document reader for Office and iWork
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# Remote File Explorer – LAN File Manager Access, organize, and manage files across your local network with **Remote File Explorer**. Connect to Windows PCs, Macs, Linux servers, NAS devices, FTP/SFTP servers, WebDAV storage, and more—all from your iPhone or iPad. Browse remote folders, transfer files at high speed, stream media without downloading, edit documents, and securely manage your network storage with an intuitive interface designed for both everyday users and IT professionals. ## Key Features • Connect to SMB/CIFS, SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, NFS, and SSH servers • Automatically discover devices on your local network with Bonjour and network scanning • Browse, copy, move, rename, delete, and organize remote files and folders • Upload and download files with support for background transfers • Resume interrupted transfers and manage multiple transfer queues • Stream videos and music directly from network storage without downloading • Preview photos, PDFs, Office documents, archives, text files, and more • Built-in text editor with syntax highlighting for developers • ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and GZIP archive support • Advanced search across remote folders and file contents • Synchronize folders between your device and remote servers • Save unlimited server connections with favorites and quick access • Securely store credentials using Face ID, Touch ID, and Keychain • Wake compatible computers remotely with Wake-on-LAN • Built-in SSH terminal for remote administration • Integrates with the Files app for seamless file access • Supports Siri Shortcuts, Home Screen widgets, and Dark Mode ## Built for Performance Remote File Explorer is optimized for fast browsing and efficient transfers, even when working with large folders or high-capacity NAS devices. Intelligent caching, parallel transfers, and background processing keep your workflow smooth and responsive. ## Secure by Design Your connections are protected using modern encryption technologies including SSH and TLS. Login credentials are securely stored in Apple's Keychain, and biometric authentication helps keep your data private. Whether you're managing a home server, accessing office files, maintaining a NAS, or administering remote systems, Remote File Explorer provides a powerful and reliable file management experience for your entire local network. #Remote File Explorer offers auto-renewing subscription options: •$7.99 per month •$34.99 per year • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer • Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.asiancomputingapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.asiancomputingapps.com
EasyScanner
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EasyScanner is a private document scanner for iPhone and iPad. Capture multi-page documents, recognize text offline, search everything you scan, and export searchable PDFs—without sending your document content to our servers. SCAN FAST • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction with VisionKit • Multi-page capture with crop review and retake • Import up to 30 photos at once from your library OCR THAT WORKS OFFLINE • On-device text recognition with automatic language detection • Strong support for English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese • Full-text search across titles, tags, and recognized text EXPORT & SHARE • Export searchable PDFs with an invisible OCR text layer • Share plain text or page images when you need them • Documents stay in local app storage until you choose to share SMART ORGANIZATION (ON DEVICE) • Suggested titles, categories, keywords, and language detection • Sensitive-data warnings for items like ID or payment card numbers found in a scan • On supported Apple Intelligence devices: private on-device summaries and document Q&A (other features work without it) BUILT FOR EVERYDAY USE • Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support • Optimized layouts for iPhone and iPad • Automatic import of your existing EasyScanner scans (local and legacy iCloud) Privacy note: EasyScanner processes scans and OCR on your device. Document images and recognized text are not uploaded by EasyScanner. Advertising (when shown) is provided by Google AdMob and follows your consent choices. See the Privacy Policy for details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EasyScanner at every 2 months against Remote File Explorer's every 161 months. 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. Remote File Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and EasyScanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote File Explorer ships an update every 161 months, EasyScanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote File Explorer | EasyScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 161 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Do Anh | IGEARS TECHNOLOGY LTD |
In-app purchases
Remote File Explorer
- Remote File Explorer Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Remote File Explorer Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
- Remote File Premium Lifetime$49.99
EasyScanner
- Remove Ads Forever$29.99






