# FileBrowser Professional vs FormConnect Pro+

The clearest difference is price: FormConnect Pro+ at Free against FileBrowser Professional's $14.99. FileBrowser Professional's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FormConnect Pro+ is free to download; FileBrowser Professional costs $14.99 up front. FormConnect Pro+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FileBrowser Professional asks for nothing beyond the download.

FileBrowser Professional holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowser Professional has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of FileBrowser Professional's written reviews are positive against 55% of FormConnect Pro+'s.

FileBrowser Professional ships an update every 5 weeks, FormConnect Pro+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowser Professional | FormConnect Pro+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-professional/id854618029/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formconnect-pro-plus/id1557726368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [FormConnections, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432653699) |

## What reviewers say

### FileBrowser Professional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-professional/id854618029)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Manage and edit documents directly from your iOS device. Access files from over 20 network and cloud storage locations, stream media, and perform bulk file operations. Integrates with other apps for seamless on-the-go editing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Access network and cloud storage, Edit documents in-place, Bulk file renaming, Automatic folder sync, Backup local files, Stream media files, Integrates with other apps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app for files
- 🚀 Always adding new features
- 🚀 Lean, clean, and top speed operating
- 🚀 Excellent app that is regularly updated
- 🚀 Fantastic, reliable, and productivity tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hide keyboard button issue after editing
- 🐛 Slow file operations and performance issues
- 🐛 Sync issues with SMB connections
- 🐛 Inability to access certain file types
- 🐛 Unreliable file transfers and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot access S3 buckets without app running
- Sync functionality not working as expected
- Crashes when opening SharePoint locations
- Loses login credentials for cloud/network devices
- Inability to access OneDrive for Business

**Requested features**

- Create document functionality (HTML, PHP, CSS, JS)
- Add support for album cover art
- Longer text support for folders with unlimited characters
- Loop one song option for media player
- Freeform cropping option for images


### FormConnect Pro+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formconnect-pro-plus/id1557726368)

Design and fill out custom forms with advanced features like automation, syncing across devices, and collaboration. Supports various field types, themes, and data export options for efficient business use.

**Highlights:** Unlimited form template creation, Multiple field types and themes, Cross-device syncing (iPad, iPhone, Mac), Form data export (PDF, CSV, XML, HTML, FMC, JSON), Signature and photo capture, SmartForm automation features, Collaboration with multiple users

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FormConnect Pro+ | $1.99 | per month |
| FormConnect Pro+ | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowser Professional free?

FileBrowser Professional costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FormConnect Pro+ free?

FormConnect Pro+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowser Professional or FormConnect Pro+?

FileBrowser Professional is rated higher. FileBrowser Professional averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while FormConnect Pro+ averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do FileBrowser Professional or FormConnect Pro+ have ads?

Neither FileBrowser Professional nor FormConnect Pro+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowser Professional or FormConnect Pro+?

FileBrowser Professional ships an update every 5 weeks, and FormConnect Pro+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, FileBrowser Professional was updated on September 24, 2026 and FormConnect Pro+ on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*