Comparison

WebDAV File Browser vs WebDAV 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

WebDAV Explorer

Features
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[All features are free. Support (the price of one coffee) is optional.] An iPhone and iPad app that puts your WebDAV or SFTP server in the Files app. Open NAS boxes, home servers, Nextcloud, and other shared folders with the same file actions you already use. The server list can sync with the Mac app via iCloud when you use the same Apple ID. [Works with Files] After you connect, each server appears as a location in Browse. Copy, move, rename, and create folders in Files, and those actions go to the server. This app does not need to stay open. [Features] Mount in Files: Work in the standard Files app, not a custom window. Each server is its own location. Multiple servers: Register up to 5 WebDAV or SFTP accounts. SFTP key auth: Load an OpenSSH RSA or Ed25519 private key, or use a password. For an encrypted key, enter the passphrase in the password field. iCloud sync: Servers, passwords, and keys sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad with the same Apple ID. Connection state stays on each device. 8 languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese. [Policy] Completely free / no ads Privacy-first (credentials stay on-device. They sync through iCloud only if you use the same Apple ID. File traffic goes only to the server you specify) Support is optional “coffee” in-app purchase only

Screenshots

WebDAV File Browser3 screens
WebDAV Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WebDAV File Browser at none against WebDAV Explorer's 3. WebDAV Explorer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Explorer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WebDAV File Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebDAV File Browser ships an update every 2 days, WebDAV Explorer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
WebDAV File Browser versus WebDAV Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDAV File BrowserWebDAV Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer放 张Tomoharu Iseki

In-app purchases

None

WebDAV File Browser

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WebDAV Explorer

One-time3
  • Coffee (Small)$1.99
  • Coffee (Medium)$2.99
  • Coffee (Large)$4.99

Questions

Is WebDAV File Browser free?
WebDAV File Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebDAV Explorer free?
WebDAV Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WebDAV File Browser or WebDAV Explorer have ads?
Neither WebDAV File Browser nor WebDAV Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebDAV File Browser or WebDAV Explorer?
WebDAV File Browser ships an update every 2 days, and WebDAV Explorer daily. Most recently, WebDAV File Browser was updated on October 8, 2026 and WebDAV Explorer on October 3, 2026.

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