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Best File Server Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good file server apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top File Server Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FTPManager - FTP, SFTP clientFTPManager - FTP, SFTP clientFree4.5β˜… (2.6K)NoNoOct 2026
2Owlfiles - File ManagerOwlfiles - File ManagerFree4.6β˜… (7.2K)NoYesOct 2026
3ES File ExplorerES File ExplorerFree4.6β˜… (15K)NoYesOct 2026
4ServeIt - File ManagerServeIt - File ManagerFreeβ€”YesYesSep 2026
5Share ServerShare ServerFree5.0β˜… (1)NoYesOct 2026
6FilesFilesFree2.9β˜… (7.6K)NoNoOct 2026
7FTP Client - Files locationFTP Client - Files locationFree4.5β˜… (37)NoYesOct 2026
8FSharing - Files, File ManagerFSharing - Files, File ManagerFree4.4β˜… (887)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for File Server

FTPManager - FTP, SFTP client#1

FTPManager - FTP, SFTP client by Skyjos Co., Ltd.

Editor's Choice
πŸ’Ό Business
4.5😐(2.6K ratings)
Free
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Access and manage files on remote FTP and SFTP servers directly from your device. Stream media, edit text files with syntax highlighting, and transfer files between your device and servers, or even between nearby devices.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Fast file transfers
  • πŸ‘ Intuitive interface
  • πŸ”’ Secure SFTP connections
  • πŸ’‘ Useful for accessing remote files

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Limited to one FTP connection in free version
  • πŸ’° Paywall for basic features
  • πŸ› Occasional crashes or connection issues
  • πŸ” Difficult to find/use file editing options
Owlfiles - File Manager#2

Owlfiles - File Manager by Skyjos Co., Ltd.

Access SMB WebDAV FTP and S3
Strong Contender
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.6😊(7.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access and manage files from local storage, network shares, and cloud services. Stream media, view documents, and transfer files seamlessly across devices. Offers advanced network tools and editing capabilities.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸš€ Seamless file transfers
  • πŸŽ₯ Good media playback support
  • πŸ”’ Secure file management
  • πŸ’‘ Useful network tools

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Limited free features
  • πŸ› Occasional crashes and bugs
  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription model
  • πŸ€” Confusing navigation
ES File Explorer#3

ES File Explorer by Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.

Browse & Music, Docs
Worth Considering
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.6😐(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Manage local and network files with this comprehensive tool. It offers file transfer, compression, built-in media players, cloud storage integration, and editing capabilities for various document and code formats.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Powerful file management
  • πŸ“ Extensive file format support
  • πŸ”’ Secure folder access
  • 🎡 Excellent built-in media player
  • πŸ”— Seamless network connectivity
  • πŸ‘ User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Occasional crashes and bugs
  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription model
  • πŸ” Search functionality issues
  • πŸ”‡ Music playback problems
  • πŸ”Œ Connectivity issues with FTP/SFTP
  • πŸ“₯ Unreliable backup/sync features

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FAQ about File Server

What are the best file server apps for iPhone?
FTPManager - FTP, SFTP client tops our file server apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 2.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 17 of the top file server apps we rank are free to download, including FTPManager - FTP, SFTP client and Owlfiles - File Manager.
FTPManager - FTP, SFTP client has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ file server apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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