# FileBrowser Professional

> Advanced File Manager

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id854618029](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id854618029)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id854618029`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stratospherix Ltd
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,535 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2014-04-18
- **Size:** 85 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/filebrowser-professional/id854618029)
- **Website:** [https://www.stratospherix.com/products/filebrowserprofessional/](https://www.stratospherix.com/products/filebrowserprofessional/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.stratospherix.com/privacy/](https://www.stratospherix.com/privacy/)

## Description

FileBrowser Professional is a secure, feature-rich iOS file manager that gives direct access to Macs, PCs, NAS devices, and servers over SMB, cloud storage, WebDAV, FTP, and SFTP. It supports offline viewing, media streaming from servers, bulk rename, backups, and in-place document editing via Office apps, with bidirectional sync and robust Office integration. 

Designed for business and power users, it integrates with Active Directory, offers iOS data protection with hardware-based encryption, VPN on-demand support, and centralized MDM capabilities. It emphasizes privacy (no data collection and no mandatory account) while delivering reliable, scalable file access across networks and clouds, with multilingual support and responsive help via email.

## Rankings

- #45,315 — Overall
- #14 — Business (Paid)
- #50 — overdrive
- #90 — override

## Review summary

Users praise FileBrowser Pro as a powerful, feature-rich manager with strong SMB/FTP/SFTP and cloud support, plus excellent iOS Files integration and active, supportive development. However, frequent complaints center on licensing confusion among similarly named apps, iPadOS/Finder-like restrictions, SMB reliability issues, slow file operations, and concerns about backup reliability. Balancing these strengths and drawbacks, the app is highly capable but can be frustrating due to licensing, platform restrictions, and performance UX.

### Pros

- Powerful, feature-rich file manager with broad protocol support (SMB/FTP/SFTP) and cloud integrations for cross-device access.
- Excellent integration with iOS Files and cloud storage, making it a strong alternative to Finder for many tasks.
- Active development and solid customer support, with frequent updates and a focus on function over bloat.
- Widely used and trusted for daily use across devices, aiding file organization and transfers.
- Notable new capabilities (e.g., 360 viewer) that expand the app’s usefulness.

### Cons

- Confusing pricing/licensing with multiple similarly named products (e.g., Mac app, iPhone bundle), unclear listings and billing.
- iPadOS Finder-like limitations: cannot browse all On My iPad folders and cannot view outside the app’s own folder.
- SMB reliability and permissions issues, with some users needing to switch to SFTP to stabilize connections.
- Performance/UX friction, such as slow rename/copy operations and long 'Examining file...' or 'Estimating time...' indicators.
- Backup/restore reliability concerns and transparency, including data loss reports during crashes or cloud backup gaps.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id854618029)