FMS Detective vs [Full Access]
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FMS Detective
This app provides remote administration for FileMaker Server, allowing users to monitor server status, manage databases, and interact with connected clients from their mobile device. It offers real-time insights into server activity and operational controls for databases and schedules.
- Live server status overview
- Database management (pause, resume, open, close)
- Client monitoring and messaging
- Schedule management (run on demand, abort)
- Server overview with activity counts
- Encryption key entry for databases
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FMS Detective for iOS is a free admin companion for FileMaker Server. Check on your server, message and disconnect users, and manage your hosted databases from anywhere your phone has signal. Pair it with FMS Detective for Mac (fmsdetective.com) to get the full picture — the Mac app goes deep into your log files; the iOS app is what you reach for when you're away from your desk and need to act now. Everything happens between your phone and the FileMaker Server you administer. No accounts, no analytics, no telemetry, no third-party SDKs. Your credentials live in iOS Keychain on your device only. WHAT YOU CAN DO Server overview • Live status of your FileMaker Server with name, version, and IP • Activity counts: databases hosted, clients connected, schedules, plugins • License type, certificate expiration, backup configuration • Service status for Data API, OData, WebDirect, and ODBC/JDBC Databases • Searchable list with status, encryption, client count, and size at a glance • Tap a database to see who's connected, their privilege set, and how long they've been in • Operational actions: pause, resume, open, close, flush • Encryption key entry for encrypted-at-rest databases Clients • Searchable list of every connected FileMaker Pro, Go, WebDirect, Data API, and OData client • Tap a client to see open files, account name, and privilege set • Send a message to one client (Pro / Go / WebDirect only) • Broadcast a message to every connected client at once • Disconnect a client with optional grace period and warning message Schedules • Searchable list with enabled / disabled state, status, and last error code • Run any schedule on demand with one tap • Abort a running schedule with confirmation PRIVACY The app never sends data anywhere except to the FileMaker Server you connect it to. No analytics, no tracking, no advertising. Read the full privacy policy at https://www.fmsdetective.com/ios-privacy.html. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17 or later • A FileMaker Server you administer (Admin API access) ABOUT FMS Detective for iOS is built and maintained by the same developer behind FMS Detective for Mac. Visit fmsdetective.com for the desktop version.
[Full Access]
This app serves as an official companion for a FileMaker developer conference, offering attendees a comprehensive guide to sessions, speakers, and event information. It also functions as a live demonstration of FileMaker and native mobile app integration, showcasing data and workflow interactions.
- Conference schedule browsing
- Speaker and contributor profiles
- Personalized attendee profile
- Real-time event announcements
- FileMaker integration demo
- Offline database sync
- Native camera and GPS access
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Full Access is the official companion app for the Full Access FileMaker developer conference. Designed and built by RGC Data, this app provides attendees with everything they need to navigate the event, explore sessions, and stay informed throughout the conference - online or offline. Built as a real-world demonstration of FileMaker + *native* mobile app integration, Full Access showcases how modern mobile apps can interact with FileMaker-powered data and workflows. FEATURES • Conference Schedule – Browse sessions, view details, and plan your day. • Speaker & Contributor Profiles – Learn more about presenters, sponsors, and community contributors. • Personalized Profile – Manage your attendee information and preferences. • Event Information & Announcements – Stay updated with real-time conference details. • FileMaker Integration Demo – See how mobile apps can connect with FileMaker-based systems. • Offline Database Sync – Actions are enqueued and pushed to the database once connection resumes. • Native Camera/GPS/Push Notifications – Access to native functionality. Play with our event calendar, live interactive conference map, or schedule notifications to your favorite sessions. PERFECT FOR • FileMaker developers • Claris platform professionals • Conference attendees • Anyone interested in FileMaker + mobile integration
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FMS Detective at 5.0 against [Full Access]'s 4.8. [Full Access]'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FMS Detective holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | FMS Detective | [Full Access] |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Rulon-Miller | RGC Data LLC |
Customer experience
FMS Detective
[Full Access]
In-app purchases
FMS Detective
No in-app purchases
[Full Access]
No in-app purchases

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