Comparison

FileBrowser Professional vs Streamline Inspections

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

Head to head
About

FileBrowser Professional

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
Currently charting
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Professional document management for iOS, with bulk rename, backup and sync tasks. Edit your documents in-place, stream your media files and connect to over 20 different network and cloud storage locations. “Maximize the potential of what you can do with files on iOS” - Cult of Mac “FileBrowser remains the best option” - MacStories Direct and secure file access to your computers, servers and other storage devices on home or company networks. Core Features - Access file servers and cloud storage - View documents and optionally store them for offline viewing - Present a video, PowerPoint or Keynote direct from the server - Copy and move between any type of storage, from single files to whole directories - Bi-directional automatic sync of network folders to your iPad/iPhone - Backup local files to a network file server or cloud storage - Integrates with other apps allowing you to edit, save and share files while on the go - Integrates with your existing infrastructure, including Active Directory - Integrates with iOS data protection, utilising hardware-based encryption to secure content - Pro photographer XMP sidecar file support for rating images - VPN on-demand support for third-party VPN clients - Supports Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS) - Requires no additional software on company servers Office App Integration - No more duplication of documents between apps - Launch an Office app to edit a network document in-place - Changes are automatically saved to the original document - Scan documents or images direct to multi page PDF - Automatic colour and perspective correction of scanned documents MDM Integration - Centralised distribution of FileBrowser configuration settings - Enforced security lockdown - Conform to corporate Mobile Security Policies - Prevent users from changing local settings - Selectively override any local configuration setting - Distribute file server connection details - Control whether offline viewing/storage is permitted - Control whether content can be shared FileBrowser Professional uses the SMB1, SMB2, and SMB3 network access protocols (also known as CIFS or Windows File Sharing) to connect to: - Macs - PCs - NAS drives - Windows File Servers (including Windows Server Clusters) Access local storage - USB Drives - SD Cards - Folders of other apps - iCloud Drive folders of other apps - iOS Photo Library You can also connect to the following cloud storage - Microsoft OneDrive - Microsoft OneDrive for Business - Microsoft SharePoint 2013 or later - Box.com - Google Drive (including Shared Team Drives) - Dropbox (including Dropbox for Business) - Backblaze B2 - Amazon S3 - Nextcloud - pCloud - Digital Ocean S3 - FileBase S3 - Google Cloud S3 - iDrive Cloud S3 - Storj S3 - Wasabi S3 - WebDAV servers - FTP/FTPS servers - SFTP servers Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us. For fast friendly support please email support@stratospherix.com. We are happy to receive support emails in any language, but are only able to reply in English.

About

Streamline Inspections

This mobile and cloud-based platform simplifies government and business inspections. Designed by inspectors, it handles various inspection types and allows offline work with locally stored data. Manage data, schedule inspections, and generate reports from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline data storage
  • Reschedule inspections on device
  • Add inspections/occupancies on device
  • Multi-floor/system capability
  • Violation notices
  • Integrates with billing
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Download the application and tap “Try Demo” Streamline Inspections is a mobile and cloud based inspection platform designed for state and local government and business performing inspection services. Streamline Inspections is designed to make inspections easier and more cost effective to manage regardless of the department or AHJ. The Application was designed by inspectors for inspectors and with multiple programs in mind: Fire Inspections, HazMat, Brush or Weed Abatement, Health Inspections, Community Development and Code Enforcement, together in one system. It is designed to work the way you work: our iPad-based software goes anywhere you need to go. Locally stored data on the device allows you to work where there is no connection to Wi-Fi or cell. The checklist-based system will incorporate any checklist and data field, from true false, to text, photos, values, dynamic rules and more. Find violations not on your checklist, no problem, your local codes can be loaded on the device as well. We have agreements with ICC and NFPA, to deliver virtually any code set. No shuffling multiple inspection forms or using software that just doesn’t meet your needs. It’s the most intuitive and versatile inspections application on the market. Cloud based Administrative Portal allows you to manage your data from anywhere you have a internet connection. Set scheduling groups for all of your inspections, whether they are annual, bi-annual, triennial, or some combination. Manage multi-level and high-rise buildings, floor by floor. Inspections can be scheduled automatically or manually by the user based on security roles. Data is pushed to the mobile device for inspections to be done in the field. Features: • Information Stored on Device – No Need for Connectivity • Reschedule Inspections from the Device • Add Inspections or Occupancies from the Device • Multi-floor/Multi-System Capability • Violation Notices • Integrates with Billing Customized violation reports, permits, and fees.

Screenshots

FileBrowser Professional4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Streamline Inspections at Free against FileBrowser Professional's $14.99. Streamline Inspections also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). FileBrowser Professional's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 3) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Streamline Inspections is free to download; FileBrowser Professional costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Streamline Inspections holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowser Professional has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Streamline Inspections's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileBrowser Professional ships an update every 5 weeks, Streamline Inspections monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
FileBrowser Professional versus Streamline Inspections: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileBrowser ProfessionalStreamline Inspections
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStratospherix LtdStreamline Automation Systems

Customer experience

FileBrowser Professional

All ratings1,524 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews348 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative17.8%

Streamline Inspections

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FileBrowser Professional

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

9 requests
  • 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
Show 4 more
  • ID3 tag editor
  • SSH functionality
  • Mega cloud storage support
  • Frame.io integration

Streamline Inspections

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FileBrowser Professional

No in-app purchases

None

Streamline Inspections

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileBrowser Professional free?
FileBrowser Professional costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Streamline Inspections free?
Streamline Inspections is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FileBrowser Professional or Streamline Inspections?
Streamline Inspections is rated higher. FileBrowser Professional averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Streamline Inspections averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do FileBrowser Professional or Streamline Inspections have ads?
Neither FileBrowser Professional nor Streamline Inspections shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FileBrowser Professional or Streamline Inspections?
FileBrowser Professional ships an update every 5 weeks, and Streamline Inspections monthly. Most recently, FileBrowser Professional was updated on September 24, 2026 and Streamline Inspections on September 4, 2026.

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