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✓ Useful application, but not particularly intuitiveAs a way to link to files on another computer on the network, it is very useful. Setting up was a bit difficult and once you have done so, it is quite klunky. Being limited to only one other computer is also limiting..Version: 8.3
✓ Good App, Subscription BAD!!!Sorry I am feed up with companies trying to rent me software. I will not subscribe to subscription based software as it costs to much long term. Charge a fair price and I will buy it else I hope people will look for alternatives like I have..Version: 12.5.1
✓ Good features but limited demoI do like this app however noticed when I try to add more than one network location (in my internal network) it asks me to buy the pro version of the app. This is something not mentioned in the description. Real shame as I now have to look for an alternative.Version: 8.2
✓ Consistent problemIt’s a good app allowing me to transfer files from my phone iPad to my Windows file system and lets me manage the files on my network but it has a consistent problem when I rename directories on my network where after renaming the directory I get a subsequent message that the directory can’t be found when I try to take subsequent actions like deleting the directory or copying it. I now have many directories that show up that I can’t get rid of. Very weird because I can copy the files contained in the directory to another location but can’t rename or delete the directory even when I access the directory directly from file manager in Windows..Version: 9.4.2
✓ NAS not workTry to connect to a synology NAS , Everything is correct since I can login use http page. 192.168.0.100:5000. But return error with this app: socket error 2. Tried many times not work..Version: 7.1.3
✓ GarbageTakes control, unintuitive, over complicated garbage..Version: 12.0.4
✓ Good app - too expensiveThis developer makes excellent well featured file manager and player apps - this is no exception. I like it and the new look. Work very well connecting to my NAS. I like some of the new tools, network tools and scanner. However I am not going to pay a monthly fee for a file manager, even with the extra tools. If it was a one off payment in line with the developer's other apps - I would have upgraded and paid up..Version: 12.0.2
✓ AnnoyingThe fact that this app constantly bothers you to upgrade is the very reason I refuse to buy it, otherwise I would consider it even not being perfect..Version: 11.0.4
✓ No longer support Chromecast from the iPhone appShame.Version: 9.2.3
✓ Was happy paid customer until they disabled restore purchase!Loved the product, having paid for the pro version via In-App Purchase, was very disappointed to see that the restore purchases option no longer exists, forcing one to buy the product again (ie: Pro version)..Version: 10.1.4
✓ V11.0 not workingOld version works good..Version: 11.0
✓ Nickel-and-dime operation.Everything that could make this app worthwhile is behind the pay wall. The free version just showcases all the things you can't do. It's not a reasonable request, it's a shameless money-grab by the developer. Nothing works! If you don't want to offer a free version, don't. Otherwise, make it usable..Version: 9.5
✓ Renamed FE appRenamed app. All the release notes show that this is just a rename so that everyone has to pay again and also enter all server login info over. I paid for the pro version of FE. Now EOL? Check out the release notes for both apps and you will see that FE seems to be EOL and owlfiles is just the renamed app with a total break from FE Pro going forward with new payments required and no migration of settings, etc. Just read the developer response. Rather bizarre. Just look at the release notes of both this app and their other app. This app, despite being “Free from day one” has a subscription model. The older app, which has the same version history, except for a few of the latest ones, also has a Pro feature, which I bought. So I paid for the app already, but they claim they have made so many wonderful changes that they have to change the name, and charge us all over again for the “Pro” features. I have no problems supporting s/w. That is why I immediately purchased the Pro add-on for FE. This current behavior seems unethical to me, to clone the app I paid for and was supporting with my Pro purchase, claim it is now so wonderful I have to a) pay for it again and b) lose all my server settings and sync settings, re-entering them in the newly renamed “new” app..Version: 12.0.2
✓ Make sign in by emailNot everyone uses or enables iCloud or uses Google add sign in by email..Version: 12.2
✓ Fallen to the almighty dollarThis app was admirable, about a year ago. I could add NAS music to it and play files with a great interface. Like most iPhone, they could have decided between ads or crippling usability until you pay upfront. Given the choice, I would have chosen. Now you can buy Pro or get zero functionality. For now, I use it to access my previously added shares, before the patches removed this 'feature.' Given the options - 'pay us or your NAS is inaccessible' - I will find an alternative. Until then, an admirable attempt was made..Version: 6.1
✓ Be aware of app limitations of Pro versionWhile the free version works on both iPhone and Apple TV, with expected limitations, the Pro version for one device does not work on both devices (unlike other similar apps). You need to purchase a Pro version for the iPhone AND a Pro version for the Apple TV if you want it on both. Otherwise I would provide a higher rating..Version: 10.0.1
✓ Good documentation but limited functionality on iPhone 6plusAbove average user documentation but limited in terms of finding documents on my iPhone and iPad. Which sucks because that's why I purchased it! Apple introduced a file manager on its new IOS 11 so won't be using this product unless vendor makes some major updates to the file management functionality - i.e. make it useful....Version: 6.1
✓ A million limitsLooking for a freeware to push photos from my pad to a has and back... nag windows and bs limits are why I've uninstalled this and will keep looking.Version: 8.1
✓ No SMB2 or 3 supportAfter disabling SMB1 on everything after wannacry, this app no longer connects to windows SMB shares..Version: 6.1
✓ Good for network files, but not local filesVERY limited support for accessing local files, only access is manuals and photos. Cannot access downloads, documents or other local content. I give it 3 stars for network access especially for my NAS, but I'd really like to be able to copy local files to network servers. Not very intuitive to use, but you get used to the dumbed down Apple interface soon, especially if you are coming from a PC environment..Version: 6.1
✓ Handy AppSeems to do a few things well for me like create txt files which I can then email or send locally. There are other apps that do the same fn. I only have the free ver. so I don't know if it does streaming as it claims to do..Version: 8.3
✓ Not as it was FE File explorerEverything changed no free connection to local network. It was best when it uses to be FE File explorer. No connection even if you sing up. Just another app converter to paid version only..Version: 12.0.3
✓ Took features away and put them behind a pay wallJust so you know, most of the positive reviews are from back when the apps free version had a lot of functionality. The high reviews do not accurately reflect the new app. I downloaded this before it was called Owlfiles. A visually unappealing but functional app. Had this app all set up to back up my photos. It was clunky but it worked fine. Then suddenly the app gets a new name, logo, and subscription paywall to access any useful features. There are much better paid apps out there that are one time purchase..Version: 12.0.3
✓ File size info absentSo, how do I see the file metadata - info such as the size? Do I miss something here or this is one more app that follows the apple’s non sense?.Version: 10.1.4
✓ Inability to move or copy files from remote external directly to ipad.This app is good for viewing external files by wifi on PC but cant copy them directly to local device, must 1st copy to Owl files on local device then use Apple file manager to move them to local device. Apple file manager can do that in one step, so why need this app..Version: 12.5.1
✓ Ugly playerDoes the job. I’d buy it if the music player was nicer..Version: 8.2
✓ I would rate this 0 stars if I couldThey took what was a very good app and completely destroyed it, changed the name, and took what had a very fairly priced and worthwhile “Pro” upgrade and turned it into subscription-based nonsense. They changed the name of the app and updated it instead of just making a new app so the people who were already using the old app would lose access to everything. NO THANKS!!.Version: 12.0.1
✓ ExpensiveThis is a good app but too many elements are excluded in the free version, for example file types, and the upgrade is greedy at £5. Lets see a more appropriate upgrade fee considering what you get..Version: 6.1
✓ Almost greatDownloading files from SMB share to device seems to be broken “download left in pending state”. Also it would be nice to be able to copy files from network shares straight into iCloud Drive. Thanks.Version: 7.0.3
✓ 0x103 errorDisappointed with the Pro version. It fails to copy photos from my iPhone or iPad onto my NAS and vise versa over samba. It gives me error 0x103 and only half of picture shows on the device. £5 wasted..Version: 7.0.3
✓ No files on my iPad apparentlyWhen I go into “Local” and select my iPad I get “this folder is empty”..Version: 8.3.2
✓ Not as advertisedSays allows assess to one network device in free version. It does this only once. If you want to access the same device again you have to pay..Version: 10.1.4
✓ Deleted most of my ebooks without warningCouldn’t find FE File Explorer on my iPad. Gone. Noticed Owlfiles—and deleted it at once. Of course. Strange malware appearing for no reason. Later I discover the RENAMING of my FE program! Most of my books now missing and unrecoverable. What’s wrong with this picture? I have contacted the developer but my expectations are low and my disgust is high. Very high. I have to wonder what they were thinking…maybe it’s just me..Version: 12.0.1
✓ Update But installedThis is Showing up in my available updates list even though I do not have it installed..Version: 12.0.1
✓ All my files are wipedEver since the recent update all my files are gone I cant find them any where I’ve lost stuff that I’ve spent months on and have no way to get it back..Version: 12.0.1
✓ Bait and switchI paid for the pro version of FE File Explorer. Now they've changed the name to Owlfile and are charging a subscription instead of the one time fee I paid. FE File Explorer Pro doesn't receive updates anymore. What a crock! Edit: In response to the developer's reply, the latest update was a minor bug fix. If I purchase the pro version, I expect to get pro level support. You simply renamed the app so I no longer receive new features. What a scummy business model. You're simply forcing customers to pay for the app a second time through a subscription model..Version: 12.0.2
✓ $8 for the full app, are you insane?Bottom text.Version: 9.2
✓ Apple TV app needs video or audio loop functionalityI bought a paid Apple TV version of this app. That version needs to have a loop functionality added to it for music and video files so that the file would repeat play itself after it ends. There are other options to favorites, rename or delete a file when you long press it but no option to loop it which is a pretty basic functionality. Please add that functionality to the Apple TV app as soon as possible..Version: 11.0.2
✓ Paid for this now it’s poorI paid for the upgraded version to this around a year or so ago. Now since update watching a hd video (which worked fine before) is now like watching a poor quality VHS video. Awful waste of money..Version: 7.1.3
✓ No longer working on iPadAfter an update on my iPad this no longer works. Version 12.5.5 Please fix as this was such a useful tool When opening just closes immediately.Version: 11.0
✓ Fast forward next buttonVideo viewer could be better. Why is it so hard to include a video viewer button that fast forward 15 sec or 30 sec at a time when you tap it. Videos are long so this is a good way of searching. No one uses the fast forward next button to go to next video anymore. They back out and go to next video on list, that option should be absolute. Include that button that forwards 15 sec and I will buy this program..Version: 8.0.2
✓ Newest version still crashes a lotNot as often as the previous version but still quite often.Version: 9.4.1
✓ MAJOR Security FlawIve been using this app for a couple of years now. I really like that i can password protect the app, but only recently found out that I can access the files & folders i created in this app using the built in Apple “Files” app without having to enter a password! I thought the files/folders were stored somewhere else -or- maybe be encrypted -or- had diff user permissions than the “Files” app, so at least i’d get a “Permission Denied”, but, nope. there they are. Without the password truly protecting folders & files, this app accomplishes nothing more than the built-in “Files” app..Version: 12.0.1
✓ Problems with loginFunny that host name and credentials that get me into a read-only SMB share on my MacBook Pro using the Files app, don’t get me in using this app..Version: 10.1.3
✓ Ahoy!⚓️Thar be dragons 🐉. Enforced licensing method fraught. Promise of cross platform appears only redemption. Privacy statement has no basis in reality. Years of goodwill lost..Version: 12.5.1
✓ Worst rebrand everThey took something that worked well, rebranded it and removed basic and necessary features..Version: 12.0.2
✓ Add Files supportIt would be great if you could add support integration for iOS Files.Version: 7.1.2
✓ WasteCan't even stream MP4 files and play those and they want you to pay for mkv and other formats. File Browser is way more reliable and works..Version: 7.1.3
✓ Oh noBefore you use this app install it and then delete it and when you delete it it takes everything that you’ve ever stored in it with it..Version: 10.2.4
✓ Beware volume issuesI like the app in itself but when I had it installed I found myself repeatedly having to reboot my phone (x and 7) as I had lost all media / alert volumes. Since uninstalling I haven’t had any volume issues at all....Version: 7.1.3
✓ Needs improvementI brought the Apple TV version of this app. There are two things that I do not like. First, you cannot open any pdf file. That is not a big deal for me. Second, you cannot use the remote control to forward 10 seconds when you are watching movies (avi or mkv format). That feature is only supported for mp4 or mov files. If you can fix it I will give you 5 stars. Other than that, I love the iPad version..Version: 9.0.1
✓ Ask to pay for opening files on networkDoesn’t allow to open video on remote share in free version. Sad... and delete..Version: 7.1.2
✓ MacOS Connection IssueInstalled the App on my iPhone 12 Pro and iPad Pro, configured the file sharing on my MacMini. iPhone’s Owlfiles works perfectly to connect the MacOS share without any issue. However, my iPad cannot connect to the host for some reason. Kept having host cannot be reached/resolved issue. (I have the same Apple ID, WiFi across my iPhone, iPad and MacMini) Tried to troubleshoot this by reset my iPad Network but no luck. I tested from another SSH app on my iPad which has no problem to reach the host (MacMini) of the same IP, which means the IP routing is correct..Version: 12.1.1
✓ SCAM BEWARE FAKE REVIEWSYou have to pay to use it you can download stuff but can't watch them till you dish out the cash scam.Version: 8.1.4
✓ I don’t get itWorking on a iPad trying to manage and move photos and videos to a NAS. Why can’t I just access files or photos directly to move to another location? I need to copy from “photos” to another management app? I copy to “Files” and then FE can't see to work with them there either. Am I supposed to copy again over to FE? Why can’t I use multi select? This seems like basic stuff. Does the pro version do something different? The app doesn’t tell you..Version: 11.0.2
✓ Great app but..Great app, however you should purchase the full version from app store not upgrading within the app as it would not appear as purchased in app store. For this reason I give it a 3 star instead of 4.5.Version: 2.1.1
✓ Not freeHas to pay to use, not a free vision..Version: 4.3.4
✓ Use free version only! Beware!This worked great for 25% of my files, so I paid the five dollars for the pro version, and would still not list all of the files in my folder, it did play some of the files that it did not, with the free version but they are heavily interlaced and cannot even watch them. These were recorded from a Sony 1080i Camcorder, not a no name camera. Stick with the free version for what it works for. The pro version added nothing useful. The free version even opens my Sony raw files, so why pay the 5 bucks?????.Version: 8.2
✓ Inline Editing Doesn't WorkWhen editing a file upon saving it the app attempts to upload the file but it renames it as [name].[extension].upload.[timestamp] and the file becomes useable even after changing the name back. Do not use this app if you value your code or time. It's a good thing I had backups!.Version: 13.0
✓ CrappyNothing works on my iPad Pro 11 inch.Version: 8.3.1
✓ Inessantly demanding upgradesPurchased as an upgrade of the free version FE pro now demands further uograde for basic function. Decidedly misleading marketing!.Version: 9.5.1
✓ Still the best of its kindPurchased the pro version in-app quite some time ago, used it nearly daily, love it, now it’s demanding I pay for upgrade AGAIN! 5 stars downgraded to 1 until this is fixed..Version: 10.0.1
✓ Please update the video interfaceUsed to be my absolute go-to app to access anything stored on my computer/NAS, but the new video interface is just horrendous to control from a phone and difficult to get to from a tablet. There’s a reason a form of standard has developed where the buttons are....Version: 9.1.1
✓ RubbishZero stars is too good. What a serious load of rubbish. Sure you can see your files, big deal. To do anything with them from a NAS you have to purchase the pro version. You cannot even transfer to local device. The developer is too greedy..Version: 7.1.3
✓ Scam appStole information from my other apps! Scam scam scam do not download.Version: 8.3.1
✓ Needs better PRO SUPPORTSick of constantly having to remind you that I HAVE ACTUALLY PAID for the "pro" version! once, I can understand... twice, getting annoying... but OVER AND OVER AGAIN - particularly after having to reinstall or upgrade - this is simply unforgivable.Version: 7.1.3
✓ You are a file explorer but you can’t open .apk files...Version: 8.3
✓ Value for money?Tried the app, but I am struggling to see the value for money proposition of subscribing for features that other apps have for a single (cheaper) purchase price..Version: 12.5.1
✓ Naughty appSo I downloaded this app over the others due to hi rating however what happens next is alarming. First of all this app tricked me to reveal my NAS drive password and only after asked for 4.99 to access it. Now they now my password and I have to rush to change it..Version: 9.4.1
✓ Good start..Started off well but for the last few updates it hasnt been able to stream to Apple TV, if that could be fixed it would be back up to 5 stars easy.Version: 2.3.5
✓ Can’t find .gpx files on iPadDid a search for a route I created using OsmAnd but app couldn’t find it..Version: 11.0.2
✓ AnnoyingI used to love this app but since the upgrade I cannot transfer images from it to FileMaster as they won’t open and I am not prepared to pay the price now for something that doesn’t suit me so will look elsewhere.Version: 12.0.1
✓ Paywall appClickbait. Everything is behind a paywall. No support for network drives..Version: 11.0.2
✓ The free version is useless for meMaybe the paid upgrade works better. I installed this app, hoping I would have the iOS version of Windows Explorer on my iPad. I really want this function to keep up with files, etc. What I discovered is that the app appears to only keep up with files loaded AFTER the app is installed. It shows nothing of what is already in my iPad. When I selected “contact us” to ask about this, it told me I had to first set up my email, etc, in the Settings. When I went to Settings, there was nowhere to do that. Based on this, I sure don’t want to spend money on the upgrade, not knowing if it’s any better..Version: 9.2.3
✓ Good but...I was looking for a Windows style file manager. Not quite there yet..Version: 8.1.4
✓ Need pro to be usefulUsed to be able to access network shares. Now needs the paid version. Would have tolerated ads in free version but now is useless..Version: 6.1
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