Network Browser

Name: Network Browser
Rating: 4.0411763 (20364 reviews)
Author: Brandon Stecklein

By: Brandon Stecklein

Browse network files with Network Browser!

Features & Capabilities

Network Browser is a versatile Chrome extension designed to help users easily browse files on Windows or Samba network shares. It supports connections to Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX smb samba shared folders via IP address, allowing guest or authenticated access. Users can open files directly on their Android systems using default apps.

The extension supports streaming mp3 music and mp4/m4v videos, making it a powerful home media streaming solution, including compatibility with Android TV devices. Though uploading and saving files is not yet supported, the developer is open to feature requests, aiming to evolve Network Browser into a fully functional network file manager and Windows networking utility. Based on the JCIFS library, it offers seamless network file navigation and media playback across devices.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

3.7.8 Last updated: 2026-05-30

Version code:

147

Creation date:

2013-11-11

Publisher country:

Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT Low risk

Size:

31.94MB

Email:

ap*****@outlook.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 38,971 ▲ 365

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Developed by:

Brandon Stecklein

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ape.apps.networkbrowser

Email:

ap*****@outlook.com

Website:

https://apps.ape-apps.com/network-browser/

User Reviews

User reviews are mixed. Many praise the app for good Windows-network sharing and straightforward navigation, but the majority report serious downsides: persistent ads, crashes, and unreliable file transfers. Usability hurdles (blank screens, login prompts) and occasional connectivity issues exacerbate the experience. Overall, it can be effective for network browsing when it runs smoothly, but reliability and ad policy are major concerns.

Pros

Strong support for Windows shares and home networks with easy network discovery.
Clear folder navigation and intuitive browsing of network resources.
Generally fast performance when connections are stable.
Useful ability to copy folders/files from network shares to the local device.

Cons

Intrusive, frequent ads (including full-screen/popup ads) even after paying for the app.
Frequent crashes and instability during use or when uploading files.
File transfer problems such as incomplete or corrupted copies from network shares.
Usability and UX issues like blank screens, login prompts, and needing to know IP addresses to browse.
Intermittent connection reliability requiring restarts.

Recent reviews

v3.7.8[SDK37]: external media player ALLOWED. i'm not enamored w/ google's offerings. ADB integration via shizuku might also be cool on the "local" side of this app.

an*****, 2026-06-03

App used to work on Shield TV, now it's been marked as incompatible with it. I kept this on those devices to install APKs over the network from my PC, but seeing as it's no longer usable on the devices I still had it installed on, I'll start using X-plore File Manager for this purpose as well (I don't use it on my phones or tablet anymore, only the Shield TV devices still had it installed on them, so the rating on this review is meant to span over all devices).