Comparison

MobiFolders 4 vs FernTask

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

Head to head
About

MobiFolders 4

This app offers a robust file management solution for iOS devices, enabling users to edit, organize, and synchronize files and documents. It supports various cloud services and network protocols, making it a versatile tool for productivity on the go.

Highlights
  • File and folder management
  • Full-text search
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Email archiving to PDF
  • PDF annotation
  • Support for SMB, FTP, WebDAV, and cloud drives
Features
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MobiFolders is a very powerful file manager for iPhone and iPad. The app provides a simple solution that works to edit and manage all files, folders and documents regardless of the data size and much more... Among various interactive features, the app allows you to manage and locate files within a matter of seconds using the full-text search bar. MobiFolders also gives you the ability to synchronize information between the iPhone or iPad and other locations. From editing files to synchronization to email management and more, MobiFolders turns your iPhone or iPad into a highly functional, lightweight and portable productivity solution. KEY FEATURES: ● Extremely fast and easy to use ● Import, export and sophisticated SYNC of files, folders and photos ● Archive emails and email attachments in PDF documents ● Add images, signatures, bookmarks, text boxes, notes, etc. ● Animated wizard is available to assist with step-by-step instructions ● Annotations are compatible with Acrobat Reader and are saved in PDF format so that the original text is unchanged ● Currently, stored voice memos can be played back on iOS only NETWORK PROTOCOLS AND CLOUDS: ● Client for SMB 1 /2/3 (Windows, Mac OS X), FTP, FTPS, SSH, SFTP ● WebDAV (Client as well as integrated server) ● iCloud Drive, Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, STRATO HiDrive and Telecom Media Center FILE VIEWER FOR THE FOLLOWING FILE TYPES: ● Office (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, Keynote, Numbers, Pages) ● Image files (JPG/JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF) ● Videos - whose Codex supports the iOS ● Other files (HTML, RTF, RTFD) If you want to learn more, please visit our product portal under: http://www.MobiFolders.com

About

FernTask

This app offers straightforward daily task tracking for teams, allowing for quick task completion and creation using templates. It keeps today's tasks prominent and enables flexible task management and collaboration with activity logs for transparency. Stay connected with teammates through comments, calls, texts, and customizable notifications.

Highlights
  • Dead simple daily task tracking
  • Task templates for quick creation
  • "My Day" page for today's tasks
  • Flexible task creation, modification, and delegation
  • Activity logs for transparency
  • In-app commenting and direct communication
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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FernTask is built to provide dead simple daily task tracking for teams that aren't tied to their desks. We built it for you. You can get your team up and running in just a few minutes. * FernTask is simple: Our primary design focus is to make the most common tasks as quick as possible. Tap complete and move on to what's important. Use task templates to speed up the creation of similar tasks. * FernTask keeps the focus on today: Our design keeps today's tasks front and center with the "My Day" page. * FernTask is flexible: anyone on your team is able to create, modify and delegate tasks. This allows tasks to be managed by the team lead or driven by collaboration. Activity logs provide transparency by showing what was changed by which teammates and when the modifications occurred. * FernTask keeps you connected: Comment on a task to keep teammates informed. Tap a task's address for turn-by-turn directions. Tap your teammate's name to call or text. Customize what kind of task and team events will trigger notifications. FernTask is completely free to use for small teams of up to three people. For larger teams we provide subscriptions which include a two free week trial for new subscribers. Subscription plans are organized by team size so that one teammate's subscription can cover the entire team. Get in touch with us any time at support@ferntrail.com. We are here to answer your questions and make sure that any issues get resolved.

Screenshots

MobiFolders 44 screens
FernTask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FernTask at Free against MobiFolders 4's $3.99. FernTask also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). MobiFolders 4's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, 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

FernTask is free to download; MobiFolders 4 costs $3.99 up front. MobiFolders 4 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and FernTask sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FernTask holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobiFolders 4 ships an update every 5 months, FernTask every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MobiFolders 4 versus FernTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobiFolders 4FernTask
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTelejur Software Solutions GmbHKeith Sheppard

Customer experience

MobiFolders 4

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative48.0%

FernTask

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

MobiFolders 4

One-time8
  • Reminders for documents$0.99
  • SYNC for folders and files$0.99
  • Network protocols SMB and SSH$1.99
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  • Access to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, SkyDrive, GoogleDrive$1.99
  • WebDAV and FTP client$1.99
  • Advanced PDF Viewer$1.99
  • Full version for customers with MobiFolders 2$4.99
  • Full version for new customers$6.99
3 purchases

FernTask

Subscriptions3
  • Growing Team Plan (Monthly)14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Midsize Team Plan (Monthly)14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Large Team Plan (Monthly)14 Days trial$19.991 Month

Questions

Is MobiFolders 4 free?
MobiFolders 4 costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FernTask free?
FernTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MobiFolders 4 or FernTask?
FernTask is rated higher. MobiFolders 4 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FernTask averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MobiFolders 4 or FernTask have ads?
FernTask shows ads; MobiFolders 4 does not.
Which is updated more often, MobiFolders 4 or FernTask?
MobiFolders 4 ships an update every 5 months, and FernTask every 5 weeks. Most recently, MobiFolders 4 was updated on September 19, 2026 and FernTask on June 11, 2026.

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