Comparison

NFS Files vs ProxPilot

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

Head to head
About

NFS Files

Access files on your NAS, Raspberry Pi, Linux server, or Mac with this focused NFS client. It automatically discovers servers, previews files, and supports fast transfers. Offers an ad-free upgrade.

Highlights
  • Automatic NFS server discovery
  • Find shared folders directly
  • Live server status indicators
  • Fast browsing and sorting
  • In-app file previews
  • Two-way file transfers
  • NFSv3 and NFSv4 support
  • File management (rename, delete, create)
Features
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CAN'T CONNECT TO YOUR NAS? NFS FILES TELLS YOU WHY. When a connection fails, NFS Files works out what's wrong — NFS switched off on the NAS, a name that doesn't resolve, a blocked port, the Local Network permission — and shows you the fix right in the error. Email Support is one tap away from every error. Point your iPhone, iPad, or Mac at a NAS, Raspberry Pi, or Linux box that shares folders over NFS, and NFS Files gets you into your files without touching a terminal. Type an IP address and servers on your network appear as you type. Can't remember the address? Scan My Network checks every address on your network and lists what each server shares. Tap "Find Shared Folders" and the app asks the server directly for its export list — no more guessing /volume1/media or /mnt/tank. From there: folders-first browsing, instant search, full-screen preview for photos, video, and PDFs, upload and download with progress, rename, move, delete, new folder, and free space at a glance. WHEN A SERVER WON'T LET YOU IN NFS has no logins, which is why it fails in ways a password never explains. A failed connect now diagnoses itself — wrong export path, a firewall blocking the portmapper, a refused mount — and tells you which one in plain language, with a Test Connection check before you even save. Inspect Server goes further: what identity the server is treating you as, who owns the export, whether reads and writes actually succeed, and how the server's squash settings are affecting you, plus every export's allowed clients and the server's registered RPC services, so you can see at a glance whether a host speaks NFSv3, NFSv4, or both. A working export on a Linux server or Pi usually looks like: /srv/share 192.168.1.0/24(rw,sync,insecure,no_subtree_check,all_squash,anonuid=1000,anongid=1000) • insecure — required for iPhone and iPad apps, which can't use privileged ports • your subnet instead of * — only devices on your network can connect • all_squash + anonuid — every client acts as one designated user, so your personal account stays private and access is easy to revoke • On Synology, enable "Allow connections from non-privileged ports" in the shared folder's NFS permissions Behind a firewall that blocks the portmapper? NFSv4 now connects directly on port 2049, and Advanced lets you pin exact MOUNT/NFS ports per server, with presets for Synology and TrueNAS. WHAT PRO ADDS One purchase. Pay once, use forever — never a subscription. • Your NAS in the Files app — it appears as a location, so any app can open and save to it directly, with no export step. • Permission editor — change a file or folder's owner, group, and read/write/execute bits from your phone. If the server says no, the app explains the squash rule behind it instead of a bare "permission denied". • No ads, ever. Runs with Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, UGREEN, Unraid, Raspberry Pi, and any Linux or macOS box exporting NFS. Speaks both NFSv3 and NFSv4 — it tries v4 first and falls back automatically. A native, from-scratch engine tuned for modern networks: server-negotiated transfer sizes, instant directory listings, and smooth large-file downloads over gigabit. Ads pay for development; Pro turns them off.

About

ProxPilot

Features
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ProxPilot ist der native iOS-, iPadOS- und watchOS-Client für dein eigenes Proxmox-VE-Homelab oder deinen Proxmox-Cluster — schnell, sicher, ohne Cloud-Zwischenstopp. CLUSTER & NODES • Cluster-Health, Node-Auslastung (CPU/RAM/Disk) live • Mehrere Server gleichzeitig verwalten (Pro) • Historische Verlaufsgraphen mit Zoom/Scrub VMs & CONTAINER • Start, Stop, Neustart, Reset, Herunterfahren • Volle Konfiguration bearbeiten: CPU, RAM, Tags, Boot-Reihenfolge, Netzwerk, Disk-Resize • Eingebettete Konsole (noVNC/Terminal) • Backups erstellen, wiederherstellen, mit Notizen versehen VERWALTUNG • Firewall-Regeln je Node/Gast anlegen, bearbeiten, löschen • Benutzer- und Rechteverwaltung (ACL) • Storage-Übersicht KOMFORT • Home-Screen-Widgets mit Live-Status, Tippen öffnet direkt den Gast • Apple-Watch-App inkl. Zifferblatt-Komplikation • Siri-Kurzbefehle • Live Activities für laufende Backups • Face-ID-App-Sperre • Lokale Benachrichtigungen bei Node-Ausfall oder hoher Auslastung — auch ganz ohne eigenes Backend • Optionales, selbst gehostetes Push-Backend (Sentinel) für zuverlässige Alarme • Suche über alle Gäste im Cluster • Volles iPad-Split-View-Layout • Deutsch & Englisch DATENSCHUTZ Kein ProxPilot-Konto, kein ProxPilot-Backend. Deine Zugangsdaten verlassen dein Gerät nie in Richtung unserer Server — es gibt keine. ProxPilot spricht ausschließlich direkt mit dem Proxmox-Server, den du selbst konfigurierst. Kein eigener Server? Der integrierte Demo-Modus zeigt alle Funktionen mit Beispieldaten, ganz ohne Setup. ProxPilot ist ein inoffizieller Drittanbieter-Client und nicht mit der Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH verbunden oder von ihr autorisiert.

Screenshots

NFS Files4 screens
ProxPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProxPilot at none against NFS Files's 1. ProxPilot also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. NFS Files sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ProxPilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NFS Files versus ProxPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFS FilesProxPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames BakerRico Mggenburg

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFS Files

One-time1
  • NFS Files Pro$7.99
None

ProxPilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFS Files free?
NFS Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProxPilot free?
ProxPilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFS Files or ProxPilot have ads?
NFS Files shows ads; ProxPilot does not.

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