Comparison

WebDAV File Browser vs Explorer

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

Head to head
About

WebDAV File Browser

Features
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File Browser helps you browse and organize files stored on WebDAV servers, NAS devices, and local folders. It connects directly to the server you choose and performs folder listing, quick hashing, and media analysis on your device. There is no developer account to create, and your files and usage data are not uploaded to us. Browse and play • Browse WebDAV servers and authorized local folders • View folder structure, file sizes, and modification dates • Play common video formats with the system player or VLC engine • Favorite videos, resume playback, and play continuously or in random order Organize files • Copy, cut, paste, move, and delete files • Search the current folder or include all subfolders • Scan videos only or include all regular files • Review a clear confirmation before every deletion Find duplicate content • Use Size Only mode to identify possible duplicates quickly • Use Quick Hash to read small samples from the beginning, middle, and end of each candidate file • Sort results by reclaimable storage • Compare video duration, resolution, sampled frames, and audio fingerprints for additional review • Copy a Markdown scan report for your records Privacy and security • No ads, tracking, or analytics SDKs • WebDAV passwords are stored in the system Keychain • The App Store version connects only to HTTPS WebDAV servers with valid certificates • Local folders require authorization through the system file picker File Browser is designed for anyone who wants to manage a personal media library, NAS, or WebDAV storage from iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

About

Explorer

Features
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Explorer turns your iPhone into a full sensor logger. Start a session and it records your GPS track together with barometric pressure, compass heading, motion and activity data, step counts, and battery state — in the foreground or with the screen locked. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Everything is stored on your device. No account, no analytics, no ads, no third-party SDKs. Data leaves your phone only when you export it — and you choose where it goes. RECORD • One-tap session recording with live dashboard: position, speed, altitude, G-force • Background tracking that keeps logging while your screen is off • Log points of interest with a tap - or hands-free with Siri: "Log a POI in Explorer" • Per-sensor controls and sample rates to balance detail against battery EXPLORE • Every session drawn on the map in its own color, with POI pins • Live compass, motion, and environment views • Browse every reading in the Data viewer with filters and charts • Preview any session on a map before deleting it EXPORT ANYWHERE • Share ZIPs of CSV or JSONL via Files, AirDrop, or Mail • Or send data straight to your own server: any HTTP(S) endpoint, POST or PUT, custom headers, Bearer/Basic/API-key auth — credentials kept in the iOS Keychain • Filter exports by sensor type, session, and date range • Full schema documentation built into the app (Help → Data Reference) Explorer asks for location (including Always, for background recording) and motion permissions. Recording happens after you tap Start Tracking or open the app.

Screenshots

WebDAV File Browser3 screens
Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

WebDAV File Browser and Explorer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WebDAV File Browser versus Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDAV File BrowserExplorer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer放 å¼ James Bolderson

In-app purchases

None

WebDAV File Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebDAV File Browser free?
WebDAV File Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explorer free?
Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WebDAV File Browser or Explorer have ads?
Neither WebDAV File Browser nor Explorer shows ads.

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