Comparison

WebDAV File Browser vs WebDAV Browser

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

WebDAV Browser

Features
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WebDAV Browser is the native iOS client for your own storage. Connect any WebDAV server — a Hetzner Storage Box, Nextcloud, ownCloud, a Synology or QNAP NAS — and browse, stream, search and back up your files with an app that feels like it shipped with your iPhone. No third-party cloud in between: your files travel directly between your device and your server. STREAM, DON'T DOWNLOAD • Videos play instantly via HTTP range streaming — no waiting for full downloads • Picture in Picture, playback speed, subtitles (SRT) and resume positions • A fast photo gallery with pinch-to-zoom and Live Text: select and copy text right on your images FIND ANYTHING • Instant full-text search across all your servers • On-device intelligence reads text inside images and PDFs — even scans become searchable • Photos are searchable by their content, and results appear in iOS Spotlight too SCAN PAPERWORK • Built-in document scanner with review, page grouping and front/back merging • Automatic title suggestions from the document's heading • Produces searchable PDFs, uploaded straight to your server BACK UP AND UPLOAD • Camera backup: new photos and videos land on your own server automatically • Uploads run in the background and survive closing the app • Share files to your server from any app WORKS OFFLINE • Keep files available offline and browse folders without a connection • Wi-Fi-only switches and a cellular data saver keep your data plan safe PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE • No accounts, no tracking, no servers of ours — ever • Passwords live in the iCloud Keychain only • Self-signed certificates are protected with trust-on-first-use pinning • Text recognition and search indexing run 100% on your device MADE FOR iOS • Feels native everywhere: widgets-grade polish, haptics, Dark Mode, Dynamic Type • A Live Activity shows indexing progress in the Dynamic Island • Full iPad support with split view • Face ID app lock, also per connection FREE AND PREMIUM Your first server connection is free, with every feature included. WebDAV Browser Premium unlocks unlimited connections. Without an active subscription, your first connection stays fully usable. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.viovenia.com/en/apps/webdav-browser/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WebDAV File Browser3 screens
WebDAV Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WebDAV File Browser at none against WebDAV Browser's 1. WebDAV File Browser also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WebDAV Browser sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. WebDAV File Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
WebDAV File Browser versus WebDAV Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDAV File BrowserWebDAV Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer放 张Viovenia UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

In-app purchases

None

WebDAV File Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WebDAV Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$8.991 Year

Questions

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

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