FE File Explorer
6.8#36 in file manager software$4.99 one-timeAndroidiOSmacOS
VisitFE File Explorer vs Owlfiles
What both publish
| Fact | FE File Explorer | Owlfiles |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud integrations | The maker lists Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and Google Drive as supported cloud storage services. | Supported cloud and object-storage connections include OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage, MEGA, pCloud, Google Drive, and OwnCloud. |
| Document editing | FE opens documents directly, and its extension lets users edit PDF, Microsoft Office, and iWork files in compatible apps and save changes back. | Documents can be opened in Owlfiles or edited in Acrobat, Microsoft Office, or iWork with changes saved back to the original location. |
| File transfers | It can copy files between network shares, cloud storage, mobile devices, and computers, including between remote services. | Files can be copied directly between mobile devices, computers, NAS devices, servers, and cloud drives, including transfers between two remote locations. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Media playback | It plays common video and audio formats including MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, FLAC, APE, MP3, and AAC, and supports CUE and M3U playlists. | The app streams common video and music formats without downloading first and supports CUE and M3U playlists. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the app does not collect or send information or files to Skyjos servers without consent and does not use analytics; third-party services may collect information under their own policies. | The maker says it does not collect files, documents, or media content and does not use analytics services in Owlfiles. |
FE File Explorer plans
- FE File Explorer$4.99, paid once
Owlfiles plans
- Pro$1.99 a month
- Pro$12.99 a year
- BasicFree
- Pro monthly$1.99 a month
- Pro yearly$12.99 a year
- Pro lifetime$29.99, paid once
Pick FE File Explorer if…
FE File Explorer suits people who work with files across network shares, cloud services, computers, and mobile devices. It may also suit organizations that need to distribute app settings and connections through MDM.
Pick Owlfiles if…
Owlfiles suits people who want to synchronize folders across supported phones, computers or TVs. It may also suit users who want scheduled synchronization or need more than three connections.