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Best Smb Client Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ Smb Client apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Smb Client Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Owlfiles - File ManagerOwlfiles - File ManagerFree4.6★ (7.2K)NoYesSep 2026
2ES File ExplorerES File ExplorerFree4.6★ (15K)NoYesSep 2026
3Easy FTP&SMB ClientEasy FTP&SMB ClientFree—NoNoJun 2026
4Easy NAS - SMB File ManagerEasy NAS - SMB File ManagerFree was $9.992.5★ (2)YesNoSep 2026
5FTPManager - FTP, SFTP clientFTPManager - FTP, SFTP clientFree4.5★ (2.6K)NoNoSep 2026
6SmbDAVSmbDAVFree4.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
7SMB Manager - CIFS ClientSMB Manager - CIFS ClientFree2.9★ (16)NoYesAug 2026
8FTP Client ProFTP Client Pro$3.994.6★ (535)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Smb Client

Owlfiles - File Manager#1

Owlfiles - File Manager by Skyjos Co., Ltd.

Access SMB WebDAV FTP and S3
Editor's Choice
📊 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

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Seamless file transfers
  • 🎥 Good media playback support
  • 🔒 Secure file management
  • 💡 Useful network tools

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation
ES File Explorer#2

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

Browse & Music, Docs
Strong Contender
📊 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

  • 🚀 Powerful file management
  • 📁 Extensive file format support
  • 🔒 Secure folder access
  • 🎵 Excellent built-in media player
  • 🔗 Seamless network connectivity
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Search functionality issues
  • 🔇 Music playback problems
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues with FTP/SFTP
  • 📥 Unreliable backup/sync features

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FAQ about Smb Client

What are the best Smb Client apps for iPhone?
Owlfiles - File Manager tops our Smb Client apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 7.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top Smb Client apps we rank are free to download, including Owlfiles - File Manager and ES File Explorer.
Owlfiles - File Manager has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ Smb Client apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Owlfiles is a comprehensive file management application that allows you to access and manage files from various sources. This includes local storage on your iPhone or iPad, network shares on computers and NAS devices via protocols like SMB and NFS, and popular cloud storage services such as Google Drive, OneDrive, and Amazon S3.
Key features include accessing network shares (SMB, NFS, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP), connecting to cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3), streaming media files, viewing documents and photos without downloading, built-in FTP and HTTP servers for file transfer, nearby file transfer between iOS devices, and various network diagnostic tools.