FileBrowser
A file manager for iPhone and iPad that reaches your PCs, NAS drives and cloud accounts from one place
by Stratospherix · listed Nov 8, 2026
Quick verdict
If you regularly pull files from network shares or several cloud services on iOS, FileBrowser is a solid, well-rated one-time purchase. Casual iCloud users can skip it.
Best for iPhone and iPad users who need to reach home computers, NAS drives and multiple cloud accounts from one app
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 8, 2026. How we review
FileBrowser review
FileBrowser connects your iPhone or iPad to the storage you already have: shared folders on Windows, Mac and Linux machines, NAS boxes, portable Wi-Fi drives, plus Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, WebDAV, FTP and SFTP. You can copy, move, rename, zip and unzip files between any of these locations. It suits people with a home server or several cloud accounts who are tired of juggling separate apps.
Day to day, it works like a tabbed file browser. You can keep several connections open at once and hop between them. On iPad, split-screen lets you drag files from one window to another. Built-in viewers handle common file types, so you can preview things without downloading them first. Your connections also show up inside Apple's Files app, which means other apps can open documents straight from your NAS or a second Dropbox account. Setup wizards walk you through finding devices on your network.
Why we picked it: It covers a wide range of network and cloud protocols in one app, and its Files app integration fits the way iOS already handles documents.
Watch out for: It costs money up front, and it is Apple-only, so it won't help you on Android devices.
What we like
- Supports SMB, NAS, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and major cloud services
- Multiple tabs keep several locations open side by side
- Exposes connections inside the iOS Files app
- Allows more than one account per cloud service
- One-time purchase with no listed in-app purchases
What could be better
- Paid up front with no free tier to try first
- Available only on iPhone and iPad
- Many features overlap with what the Files app now does for basic SMB shares
Questions about FileBrowser
How much does FileBrowser cost?
It is a one-time purchase, listed at 7.99 USD on the App Store. The listing shows no in-app purchases.
Which devices does it run on?
It runs on iPhone and iPad. There is no Android version on Google Play.
Can I open my NAS files in other apps?
Yes. FileBrowser adds its connections to the iOS Files app, so apps that open files from Files can reach your network and cloud storage through it.
Does it work with multiple Dropbox or Google Drive accounts?
Yes. You can link more than one account for the same cloud service and browse each one separately.
Do I need it if I only use iCloud?
Probably not. Apple's built-in Files app handles iCloud Drive well. FileBrowser earns its price when you need network drives, FTP/SFTP or several cloud accounts.
From the developer: how FileBrowser describes itself
Use your iPad or iPhone to connect to your home computers, network drives and cloud storage. Easily upload/download/copy files and folders from one location to another, and browse your content using a variety of built-in viewers.
*** FileBrowser remains the best option if you're looking for a file manager that supports a variety of external connections and also integrates deeply with iOS - Federico Viticci - MacStories ***
*** FileBrowser's setup varies for every device, and the automatic wizards work super-well. Charlie Sorrel - Cult of Mac ***
Ultra-fast browsing of your computers. Faster than Windows Explorer or Mac Finder and our users agree!
GET ORGANIZED FileBrowser gives you everything you need to keep your files effortlessly organized: Move, edit, delete, rename, copy, zip and unzip. Download files from the web and paste them wherever you choose.
MULTI-TABBED BROWSING Our FileBrowser suite of apps are the first file management apps to support multiple tabs. Connect to many of your locations at once and switch between them with ease. Use iPadOS split-screen mode to drag & drop between multiple windows.
CONNECT TO Windows, Mac, Linux, Time Capsule, NAS drives, portable WiFi drives, SMB, Samba. Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, WebDAV, FTP and SFTP. Link to the same cloud storage with multiple accounts, if you have more than one Dropbox account, for example.
EXTEND THE FILES APP FileBrowser allows you to access all your connections from the iOS Files app and other apps that use this as their document chooser, bringing network access to those apps.
EDIT IN-PLACE No more copying of documents between apps. Launch an app to edit a network document in-place, such as Word or Pages or any of the Office and Mac suite. Changes are saved to the original document automatically.
BLAZINGLY FAST Create bookmarks to your favorite locations & folders. Use a single tap to connect and browse to a favorite folder.
PHOTO VIEWER Browse your photos wherever they are stored and display them on your TV or projector using AirPlay or Chromecast. Easily flick through holiday snaps or use the built-in slideshow feature.
STREAM YOUR MOVIES / MUSIC Stream movie files or listen to music, both with AirPlay™ and Chromecast support. Use our built-in viewers or stream video to other apps.
Text from the app store listing, quoted for reference. Our own take is above.
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