Owlfiles

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Overview

Owlfiles is a file management application that provides access to local files, network shares on computers and NAS devices, and cloud storage services. It supports streaming media, viewing and editing documents without downloading, and file transfers across devices.¹²³

Key Features

Network Access - Accesses SMB, NFS, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP shares on macOS, Windows, NAS, plus Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Amazon S3, Mega.¹²
Media Playback - Plays videos (MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV etc.) with subtitles and speed adjustment, music (MP3, AAC, FLAC etc.) with playlists and LRC.¹²
Document Viewers - PDF reader with search, highlight, annotation; text editor with syntax highlighting; ePub and CBZ readers; photo gallery for RAW, live photos.¹
File Transfer - Drag-and-drop transfers, built-in FTP/HTTP servers, nearby device transfers without Wi-Fi.¹²
Auto Discovery - Automatically discovers computers, servers, NAS during connection setup.¹
App Extensions - Supports integration with external apps like Adobe Acrobat, Office for editing with auto-save back to source.²
Network Tools - Includes tools for managing connections and transfers.²

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Basic	Free	3 connections, file management, view documents/photos, play media, transfer files, app extensions, built-in servers, network tools.²
Pro	Paid (in-app purchase)	Unlimited connections, all Basic features plus auto backup photos, auto sync files, edit photos, use on mobile/desktop, sync connections across devices.²

Platforms & Requirements

Available on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, tvOS, Android TV. Supports local storage, network shares, and cloud on all platforms. Specific minimum requirements not detailed in sources.¹²³⁵

Integrations & Ecosystem

Google Drive
OneDrive
Dropbox
Box
Amazon S3
Mega Cloud
SMB (macOS/Windows/NAS)
FTP/SFTP/WebDAV/NFS

Alternatives

App	Difference
Documents by Readdle	iOS-focused with stronger built-in editing tools but less emphasis on cross-platform desktop support.
FileExplorer by NextApp	Android-oriented with similar network access but fewer media playback formats.
CX File Explorer	Free Android file manager with cloud support but lacks desktop versions and advanced streaming.
Solid Explorer	Android app with broad protocol support including SFTP but no tvOS or macOS native apps.

Reputation

Owlfiles is recognized for its broad platform support and comprehensive network/cloud access in file management. Users appreciate media streaming and cross-device file handling features.¹²³ Criticisms may include connection limits in the free version, requiring Pro upgrade for full functionality.² It maintains active updates and presence across app stores.

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