File Manager & Browser Reviews

by France Iscoe

An automatic update early this month (Oct 2017) killed the function for uploading files via wifi. FileManagerBrowser crashes when this function is selected. It's the first update in a long time, and it seems conspicuously timed to coincide with what I've heard is a new file management capability in iOS.

Anyway, don't bother with FileManagerBrowser until you see an announcement that this bug is fixed.

(Fwiw, tapmedia has not responded to requests for a target date for the bug fix. My version of app is paid for. A restart didn't help. I'm afraid to do an uninstall/reinstall, because my files may thus be lost, and tapmedia didn't answer my inquiry about that, either.)

by Blaze600

FileManagerBrowser WAS great the way it was before the recent upgrade. Now yes I did want FileManagerBrowser updated to support the new iPhones which is super but you now HAVE to pay a subscription service to remove ads & get “pro” features.. I PAID for the last version to have ads removed but immediately after the update my payment apparently is no longer valid & they want more money... Dumb route the dev team is taking, a subscription based system is NOT the way to go, especially for FileManagerBrowser in particular. Unfortunately it looks like I’m going to be looking else where for another app unless this new business model gets reverted back. Sorry to be so harsh but this ain’t right...

by HeadMoose

Update Dec 2015: No better news. Refuses to connect to my Box drive. My iCloud drive has only very limited access. I cannot understand these positive reviews - FileManagerBrowser is seriously defective! Again: not worth the download. Update Aug 2015: Tried FileManagerBrowser again. As far as I can tell, FileManagerBrowser does nothing whatsoever. It certainly does not manage any files, nor does it allow you to access/work with any file you have. Sad.

Update: July 2021 -
Reinstalled. When opened, it hung. I closed and reopened. Found no files at all. Six years and still non-functional. These guys are not getting the job done.

by Mike Mart

This latest update deletes all my private notes. Why cant you update an app without breaking it? This is very easy to test before updating and you blew it. All my private notes in all the folders i created cannot be seen as in blank white pages. I have been using your app for years now until today. I thought i already found a reliable app but seems i am wrong. Be careful installing FileManagerBrowser and backup your private notes or you wont see it again. The only workaround is to download whats in the folders using wifi.

Not happy with these and will plan on deleting FileManagerBrowser now

by J. Berlin

After clicking to download this „free“ app, a quick message flashed on my ipad making it look like FileManagerBrowser costs money. Sure enough when I opened FileManagerBrowser , there was a message that it is free for three days and then I will be charged. No way I can tell to opt out of this, I was just taken to the next screen, so immediately deleted FileManagerBrowser . I can‘t say if FileManagerBrowser is good or not, but it needs to be clear that the customer will automatically be charged for using FileManagerBrowser if it is downloaded and that is not clear. Please do not charge my account. I deleted this before opening.

by Mgates100

Do not get this if you have a lot of documents stored on your phone only and hope to synchronize them with FileManagerBrowser. Apple does not permit this especially for documents created in other apps, so you have to link your documents individually to file manager. Further, the upload ability with respect to dropbox does not function for me however upload capability to iCloud does function. It seems like this would be easier if the developers of the sign up at simply put in functionality to text or email a document to yourself or others.

by Ziggymobile

I don't use FileManagerBrowser much but really needed it for the wifi sync feature once I switched to wireless charging the only complaint I have is that once I upload files onto the phone I can't see the long file names of what's on the phone. Most of my files are segmented inside folders inside more folders and the file path is really long. When I'm looking at the file list in a browser on my computer a lot of times I can't see the file name because it's cut off. All I can see is the folder name and I can't scroll or resize the column. Please fix this, it's the only good app that has this feature that I've found.

by Nostarsforu

This *was* an excellent app, but recently (maybe after an update?) the menu to move a file just stops appearing. It’s supposed to show at the bottom of the screen when you select a file. The only way I can get it back is to exit FileManagerBrowser and come back in, but it disappears again after I open a file. So say I have 100 files to sort: I have to open the file to see what it is and which folder it would go into, exit FileManagerBrowser , and then come back in to move it into the folder. I tried restarting my phone and even reinstalling FileManagerBrowser but no luck.

by Tech Guru 57

With the new update March 2019 you now get a pop-up ad within FileManagerBrowser . This is very annoying. They look for you now to buy a bundle of apps, which by the way are very outdated, for a monthly subscription. No way. I would not mind paying for FileManagerBrowser with a flat fee not a monthly subscription. Microsoft tried this, did it work out well for them. I am now looking elsewhere for an app for replacement.

by Kurt.iss

Hello. So I love FileManagerBrowser. Personally, it’s the best as far as moving files around and whatnot. I use it for all sorts of things, but the primary use is for music. Songs I’ve created. Mind you, I use FileManagerBrowser ritualistically so ive learned how it works. I guess this will provide suggestions and draw attention to some issues that I’ve currently ran into.

1). As I’m listening the music, audio keeps pausing over and over about every 5-10 seconds.

2). Phone is starting to get hot while using this on the lowest brightness.

3). If the screen is locked, once the current audio ends, it doesn’t continue to play.

4). Hard/Factory reset does not fix these things. Nor does deleting and re-downloading FileManagerBrowser .

I could provide you footage of what I mean if you guy would like. But besides those things, I’m going to continue using FileManagerBrowser and suggesting it to others. I hope all is well on your end!

by Dtibbz1234

...But sadly you're forced to use only one file- format (.aifc) for the voice memos, which by default, is unrecognized by MANY apps, platforms, and devices! At least, add the functionality to change Settings for audio file type to popular formats (.wav, .aac). Otherwise, Everything else about FileManagerBrowser is cool.

by DushiTaxiCuracao

i could not find a function to copy & paste all my files and videos in FileManagerBrowser to a place to make sure i do not lose all my documents, film, photos and notes. first time my phone crashed and i lost it all, now yesterday FileManagerBrowser was somehow uninstalled an when i downloaded it back agai, it did not save anything, so again i have lost thes important info on my phone. i have sent a request to please try to retreive back all of my info. if it does not work i am not using this unreliable app anymore, it does not make a back up.

by NotAShill

- Zip function doesn't seem to work unless you want to zip small files.
- Can't easily copy back many pictures to photo album.
- Webdav feature didn't work when tested.
- Needs to support SCP.
- Web server feature is cool but there is no "Download All" button.

by Donthaveanixksbsb

I accidentally deleted my wireless drivers in my pc and I don’t have an internet cable to use neither and I’ve been able to download the drivers using FileManagerBrowser and sync iTunes to share files that I downloaded with FileManagerBrowser and voila, magic.
This is the only app that I found to do what I wanted, thank you so much guys !

by DoireallyhavetohaveaNickname?

Simply works well also. Linked my Dropbox account to FileManagerBrowser and now all files are synced between all of my devices. I'm a bit old fashioned, so bought FileManagerBrowser to have an actual external hard drive backup on my iPhone as extra protection and to have complete offline access to my files right on my iPhone. Thanks for a great app!

by Liv7Knight

I enjoy FileManagerBrowser a lot. It gives me the opportunity to create file and save pics in an organized fashion. It could be greatly improved if it could figure out how to save the pics that r not supported for some reason. I still like it lots and hope that change will come one day soon.

by 2gfom&

This was my number one favorite manager in my life is like a journal 📓 that you can record your voice to talk about your personal life and your childhood 😇 that the things you like or the things you love in your past 😍😍🥰😘 like about your girl 👧 your personal assistant or you could talk about your secret life that you can’t tell to anyone or about your business meeting

by DalyCitySteven

I've loved FileManagerBrowser. Had it for years. It updated by itself, and now I can no longer upload files from my mac desktop via wifi. When I click on the button to go to the wifi, FileManagerBrowser crashes. I've rebooted my iPhone 6plus. Still crashes. Please fix, otherwise FileManagerBrowser is no use to me any longer.

by CBZ2018

My initial review couple of years ago was one star. The program has improved significantly and I really really like it. I just wish the deleted files went into an actual folder… When I delete something they are gone and I can’t go back if I change my mind.
Other than that pretty good program! Thank you!

by LiddoKurt

So I make music and profit off it. FileManagerBrowser helps me transfer over beats/songs I’m analyzing for touch ups. Along with downloading/transferring samples into GarageBand for beats. I use this DAILY. no days have been skipped. They finally updated the audio file replays so it actually restarts the current audio file you’re listening to.

It’s like they implemented elements for those who use this for music.

*DEVELOPER: PLEASE READ THIS PART*
If it’s possible to create it so that when I lock my phone screen, FileManagerBrowser can still run without stopping after a song has ended. It’d help keep my battery going for extended use (I NEED FileManagerBrowser going for me to get to sleep).

Even if you can’t, I don’t care. I love FileManagerBrowser so much. I wish I could curse for how much I love FileManagerBrowser. Keep it up! I love the new look/style/color scheme you guys got. So much better. I can’t wait to see how much more you improve.

by Hintofsilence

Overall, this is a really solid app with a great UI. The only major issue is that I cannot link Google Drive with it. All the other cloud services work just fine, but I consistently get a 403 error when I try to connect my Google Drive. If the developer can fix this, I’d be happy to come back and give a 5-Star rating, but this is a major flaw, as I wish to consolidate all my cloud services under one app.

by Ddehring

Excellent app works very well making the transfer of files from my mobile devices a breeze!
In particular, I use File Manager with Tiny Scan. They make a handy combination. File manager is very easy to use. It is particularly helpful to keep information that you can't read at the time but want to return to later.

by DMC745

Only a few very minor complaints, but otherwise does a good job for my uses.
It does tend to store data, even when nothing is in FileManagerBrowser . That however is not so uncommon. Other apps I use are like that too. So, delete and re-install.
For some reason, there are certain downloaded files it won’t play that will play in iCloud, g-drive and Drop Box when transferred.
MP3 or mp4 are typical files, but FileManagerBrowser won’t play some.
If the unplayable file gets shared with other clouds, they play fine in the drives I transfer them to. Not sure why.
All in all, I like everything else about it.