FE File Explorer Pro Reviews

by Scooby Dubious

Great design and interface, supports streaming, and even integrates directly into the Files app. Unfortunately, none of that matters if you can’t actually transfer files. I transfer large files (up to 4gb each) utilizing a stable broadband connection and it is very unreliable. The majority of the time the transfer fails after seemingly have completed (after waiting 5 or 10 minutes for the progress bar to get to 100%) without any explanation. Then I have to try to transfer the same file again from the *beginning* and it usually fails again. This is working with an FTP server that I use all the time without issue from my laptop. I contacted tech support (Steven Zhang), but they weren’t any help at all.

by Tipster5489

I tried syncing a folder between FEFileExplorerPro and my computer, but it could not complete the sync without an error. I tried again and it said it was successful and fully synced, but it wasn’t; half the folder content was missing. To make matters worse, there is no apparent way to de-sync a folder; even their website help section only has information on how to sync, not de-sync. The only option is to delete, which deletes the folder from BOTH DEVICES. So I had to duplicate the folder only my PC first before I could delete it.

For some reason FEFileExplorerPro is one of the only ways to get spatial audio working with your own media, otherwise I wouldn’t touch it with a ten foot pole.

by Dude(**)

I painstaking moved all my files into FEFileExplorerPro because it has a password protection feature. However, I opened the files app native to iOS and found that I could see all the files in FEFileExplorerPro within the iOS files app. I could zoom in on the files view and read info on the first pdf pages. I thought that was all but, to my horror, I was able to completely open all the files on FEFileExplorerPro if I tapped on them and then tapped on the bottom of the screen after the blank page came up. I ONLY got FEFileExplorerPro for the password feature which is totally defeated with the files app. Also, you might think “I’ll just delete the iOS files app. Well it is easily re-downloaded and reintegrated with FileExplorer by anyone who has access to your phone. This is even if you log out of iTunes.

by WonderBread360

First of all, awesome app! But this last update it’s been screwing up with audio coming out of sync. Previous files will not even be played now, just sits at the play symbol with a line through it. In addition to that when a program ends if you’re watching it. It automatically kicks back to your selection screen. Well if your binge watching some tv show episodes you now can’t confirm which episode you were on which is a minor annoyance but still one none the less. Please fix coding so it just sits where it sits at the end of the video. Just my 2 cents.

by Northern_Flicker

This is one of the best file manager apps in FEFileExplorerPro Store (I’ve purchased multiple of them). It is feature-rich, yet user friendly.

One feature that is missing is that there is no option to password-protect folders, which is a necessity for me. I would love to see this feature added in a future update (with the ability to assign a different password to the folder than FEFileExplorerPro startup password), so that I do not need to continue to rely on the inferior file manager app I’m currently using just for this feature.

Another issue I have with FEFileExplorerPro is the requirement to set up two security questions and answers when you opt to use a password. If I can’t remember my password, the responsibility is my own. I don’t want there to be a way to reset it. With that comes the risk that someone else who gains access to my phone could also reset the password and get into FEFileExplorerPro . I realize that many people probably like this feature, but setting up security questions and answers as a means of resetting the password should be optional, not mandatory.

If the ability to password-protect folders was added, and setting up security questions & answers was an option rather than a requirement, this would be a 5-Star app, and I would gladly switch from the file manager I’m using to File Explorer.

by Applefan12345

Waste of $$, Discovered a 100 Photo Transfer Limit. I bought FEFileExplorerPro to transfer my photos to a NAS, but icon for File Explorer disappears from destinations in iPhoto after 101 Files are selected. This limitation was not specified in any App Store, in-app, or website documentation.

Update: Thank you for the Developer response. This resolves the issue for me by using the FE app instead of Photo Library. so I have edited my rating on your app. However, the limitation still exists when choosing File Explorer as a destination from the Photo Library app. This prevents me from copying single albums at a time.

by 🅱️😂🅱️🅱️🅱️😂😂😂😂😂🅱️🅱️

I recently found an AirPort Extreme 5th gen and was excited to find that you could access files wirelessly if you plugged a flash drive into it. However, I did some research and found out that it uses an older version of something called SMB, and that it wasn’t compatible with the native iOS files app. I did some more research and found FEFileExplorerPro, which has been absolutely perfect for my needs and is totally worth the money. Another plus is the fact that you can link other storage providers too, so it can serve as complete replacement to the native files app, which I have already deleted. Last thing: It supports dark mode, drag and drop, and integration with the native files app and you can access NAS files without FEFileExplorerPro being open. The free version does not support integration so if you were looking for that in the free, consider this one. That’s all, thanks for reading!

by Roman Menyhart

Nice file manager and all that goodness but what sets FEFileExplorerPro apart is an unprecedented possibility to connect to servers and stream media on the go. You can even see thumbnail previews of your images on the servers without having to first download them. If FEFileExplorerPro included at least basic PDF annotation support and Apple file protocol (AFP), it would be easily worth $10!

Ability to protect individual folders with a password as well as to hide specific folders is not available.

by PNN_NPP

Developer: when FEFileExplorerPro is password protected and we switch between app, it retains a screenshot of whatever we’re looking at. Can you update it so that it’s black or no image is available on app switch if it’s password protected?

Beyond this one minor issue, FEFileExplorerPro is the best app in the “file explorer” category. It’s far superior to apples “File” app. I prefer using this premium app over the free Apple File app any day. I use it on a daily basis to view movies and picture on my nas drive and cloud storage.

by Frickaline

I like FEFileExplorerPro and I keep trying to use it as an iTunes replacement, however it is far too buggy. Anytime my iPhone X locks, the next song doesn’t play. This problem has existed for months and months. I even had a similar issue on my old phone that I reported. It got better but was never properly fixed either. It is unfortunate since I really like FEFileExplorerPro. Also, if it had a playlist feature beyond the foldering and copying of file data, that would be a nice addition.

by Gsmollin

Well executed utility. The sort of app iOS needed badly. One thing is missing: File associations. There IS an “edit with” capability, but limited to certain file extensions. This facility needs generalizing into a “run with” or “ open with” file association. Then other apps can run the file, and one can use file explorer to find and select the file and another app to open the file, similar to Windows file explorer.

I do not know how difficult this is in iOS.

by CPY1048454102

I’ve been using FEFileExplorerPro for three years. I used FEFileExplorerPro for accessing my files on NAS when I bought this because the system version File app wasn’t there in iOS 11 or so. When iOS 12 came out I knew it also got FTP feature and considering it is an Apple software, I used the File app as an replacement for a while. However, it’s probably the most buggy software that I’ve used, even with the very limited things you can do with it. I quickly swapped back to FEFileExplorerPro and everything just works as it should be.
Another problem that encountered recently that could be solved easily with FEFileExplorerPro was importing photos from computer. I have no idea why half of my photos went disappeared from importing via iTunes. I had to first import to FEFileExplorerPro via file transfer and then import to photos by copying to album. It will be more time-consuming but at least you wouldn’t lose your photos.

by DarJohnSlayer-IPhone8

Over the course of at least 7+ years I have downloaded, tested, and purchased every sort of file manager or pseudo file manager that has showed up in FEFileExplorerPro Store. This particular app, is easy to configure for basic needs while still containing many advanced features that one would hope a top notch file manager would include.
Not only can I access my shared folders/files from my PC & laptop at home, but I also eliminated 4 additional apps for all my cloud storage providers. This does it all!

by Andrew Kershaw

Overall, I’m very happy with FE File Explorer. I have a handful of networked shares mapped spanning SMB, OSX, and WebDAV, and i use it daily to manage files between my iOS and PC/Mac devices. It does everything i need it to do.

One annoyance: the built-in video player uses a non-standard UI which doesn’t give me the control I expect.

Also, sometimes when moving files between folders, i find that i really want a tabbed file browser so that i can have multiple locations open simultaneously. This is not a criticism but rather a suggestion to make FEFileExplorerPro even better.

by Ric (the) Obscene

The industries in which I operate require the 'Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner' method of file management; files, files everywhere. FileExplorer Pro is the best app I have encountered for managing this neural network from my mobile device. FEFileExplorerPro supports webDAV, an incredible number of cloud-based file sharing services, ftp, sftp, several NAS-based storage file shares, and computer OS file shares. Configuration is quick and simple. It can accommodate custom configurations as long as you can supply the security information. FEFileExplorerPro is reasonably priced, and it can quickly become your go to tool for safely and securely getting files where you need them while on the go.

by Prag

I find myself using FEFileExplorerPro more and more now. it works well with iOS 11 files app. I can now easily get files off my home NAS from many apps like Pythonista or Working Copy using File Explorers file provider feature. This pushes FEFileExplorerPro over the top for me and makes it something I use often to get copies of my current projects for reference while on a plane. I can move things around and back to NAS later if I make changes. It’s a feature set the Apple should provide but we all know they never will and would do a crummy job if they tried. FE is updated often and worth supporting because it’s a real tool for real work.

by WuxiaNoir

Absolutely everything done in FEFileExplorerPro is executed properly. Loads quick, video UI is beautiful and very functional, plenty of great options for playback as well. The music player works well and the picture slideshow is a great option too. I’ve tried quite a few apps for Samba streaming and this one knocks them all out of the park! Best $5 ever spent.

I hope the devs can expand with a few QoL features to elevate this to a greater media center app to make up for the lack of Kodi app on iOS. The options I hope to see in the future is being able to mark a file or folder as played, and loading metadata info from the directory/locally for thumbnails. That way it is easier to keep track of what to watch, listen, view, or read.

BIG THANKS!!! To the developers! I’ll be using FEFileExplorerPro for years to come!

by Hubert Dobrosiński

FE File Explorer Pro is pretty outstanding, currently being the best one of the players with the SMB protocol support I have used so far. However, there is still some room for improvement. For one thing, it would be great if you added support for *.iso video files. Second and last, you could also consider adding a „Recent” category that would include a specified number of the recently played files - the total number of the recently played files included in that category could be adjustable in FEFileExplorerPro settings, for the purpose of both how many of the recently played files an individual user would like there to be, as well as for the purpose of having the amount of cache used under control should such record keeping took up any amount of cache.

by Mikegfromma

I have a NAS at home for file storage and needed to access it from my phone. It was a snap to set up, the interface is clean and intuitive.

I had a question for the developers because I wasn’t seeing hidden files. They responded quickly and pointed me to the individual connection’s settings (not the general app settings, which I guess is nice).

On the iPad I did have a lot of issues where I was scrolling through directories with a large number of folders, and some were disappearing. I realized I must have been touching a folder just right and was dragging and dropping it into another folder instead of scrolling through the directory! Luckily, there’s a setting to disable drag and drop functionality, which I would suggest be made the default setting. You can still move folders through another edit menu, so it’s still possible to move things more “safely” in a touch environment.

by Who Wants To Know...

FEFileExplorerPro copied around 2,800 photo/video files from iphone to NAS in one pass with no errors. That process of copying files from iOS devices to NAS has been hugely inconvenient and time consuming in the past, now just set and forget - that is huge! In addition, I can now browse those photos and videos from other iOS devices such as my iPad (which is a better viewing experience than the phone) and attach to text messages or share however I want - so now I actually get to enjoy and make use of all that content on all my mobile devices. Great app, highly recommended!

by Gusto Fusion

Love FEFileExplorerPro. I don’t use cloud services rather have an extensive home network where in the network are Linux and windows pcs. I can without hesitation easily access files of all types on all networked PCs from anywhere. File and folder access is fast an I really love being able to connect to my Linux server via ftp. Fantastic app. Makes offloading photos,videos and all the rest very fast and easy.