Nowdays, Mac users have a lot of options to find an orthodox or even unorthodox file manager for their liking that enhances or replaces the Finder: - $39.95 (30-day trial provided). $9 (14-day trial provided). Standard version is free, PRO Pack is $29.95. $20.99 (30-day trial provided). Files Lite is free, the Pro version costs $24.99. $14.99 (trial version provided). When I started to use a Mac, I had a lot of trouble finding a Total Commander-like program.
A file manager felt unnecessary and superfluous for the average iPhone user. Before iOS 11 came along and finally gave iOS devices a default file manager, you either had to search for the file or use an app specialising in that particular file type.
Tried a number of alternatives (some from the above list), but they were far from my liking for different reasons. I stayed with the Finder that caused me a lot of headaches because of its bugs and limited functuonality. In August I'd been browsing the Mac App Store and found a software. Started to like it. It was well designed in a Bauhaus simple style, clear, user-friendly, very flexible and last but not least powerful. When I faced problems, mainly because I had the MAS-version, I contacted the support team. Next day, received detailed answers to my questions with the chance provided to use the full-featured version.
I was impressed. The application is ($29.95, trial version provided). Will you please share what is the File Manager of your choice and why?
First, I stopped using any file managers from Mac App Store due to them quarantining every single file they touch. That's the main reason why I ditched DCommander though I quite liked it otherwise. There exists an entitlement to avoid this, however Apple doesn't accept (in MAS) applications that require such entitlement. Because I'm moving between OS X and Windows frequently and I use Total Commander at Windows, I prefer a file manager that would be very similar to it. Thank you very much for sharing your experience.
I followed almost the same path. Started with Norton Commander more than two decades ago. It saved me even in the late 90s when I had to alter/repair some Windows '98 system files in DOS. Then used Windows Commander that became Total Commander (legal pressure on Ghisler from Microsoft) without which I can't imagine managing files on my Windows machines. When I bought my first Mac for home use, my first step was to look for a file manager. It was a disappointing experience after TC.
Either the software was unstable, slow, packed with annoying 'shiny' UI design elements or lacking fundamental features. Last time I tried Commander One. It looked promising, though the UI was not my cup of tea because of lack of personalization to my taste and needs. ForkLift2 is simple and clean, without any unnecessary and useless UI design elements. At the same time it is powerful, making an emphasis on (S)FTP support. And as I have mentioned earlier I was very much impressed with their excellent support which seems to be rare nowdays.
What I would be happy to see in ForkLift2 or ForkLift3: 1. Option to change the icon of a file or folder like in Finder. (Not such an important feature, but I use it very often. Unfortunately it's not possible as I was informed).
Option to hide the extension of a file, also like in Finder. A Toolbar icon 'Show Package Content'.
It can come very handy, though there is such an option now with a right click. A (detailed) Status Bar of current activity at the bottom of panes.
At the moment, to see the progress in detail, you have to click on the 'Activities' in Toolbar. (At least I have not found any other way to do it). I have not tried how it handles archives, especially 7z files. Will do it in the coming days, like I will check non-MAS version of Crax Commander 1.10 what you have mentioned. I have to admit that after so many disappointments in the file manager field for Mac, I am very impressed with ForkLift2. I am loving it more and more every day.
Nowdays, Mac users have a lot of options to find an orthodox or even unorthodox file manager for their liking that enhances or replaces the Finder: - $39.95 (30-day trial provided). $9 (14-day trial provided).
Standard version is free, PRO Pack is $29.95. $20.99 (30-day trial provided). Files Lite is free, the Pro version costs $24.99. $14.99 (trial version provided). When I started to use a Mac, I had a lot of trouble finding a Total Commander-like program.
Tried a number of alternatives (some from the above list), but they were far from my liking for different reasons. I stayed with the Finder that caused me a lot of headaches because of its bugs and limited functuonality. In August I'd been browsing the Mac App Store and found a software. Started to like it. It was well designed in a Bauhaus simple style, clear, user-friendly, very flexible and last but not least powerful. When I faced problems, mainly because I had the MAS-version, I contacted the support team. Next day, received detailed answers to my questions with the chance provided to use the full-featured version.
I was impressed. The application is ($29.95, trial version provided). Will you please share what is the File Manager of your choice and why? I used to know the name off the top of my head, but it has escaped me. For some reason I keeping remembering 'V-Twin', which was Apple's original empirical search technology prior to Spotlight. I did find a thread here from 2008 where Apple had announced they were patenting some 3D Finder stuff, and 5 pages of discussion ensued with people saying Sun had done it already, or SGI 15 years previous, etc, and not one person mentioned the software I'm talking about.
It was an old Larry Tesler project that was discontinued in 1998, I think, and it obviously ran on the PowerMacs of the day, probably under OS8. If you want an idea of what it was like, this is close, but designed for OS X: and I found the name.
It was variously known as 'Project X' or 'Hot Sauce'. Apparently it was intended to help web navigation, though the install I had was designed as a 3D visual file system. It was probably extensible to accommodate different purposes. I hope I can still find my install disk somewhere. Click to expand.In no particular order, a few HotSauce-related links:.
(2016-04-20). 3-dimensional Who remembers? There's a screenshot of that, and Project Looking Glass, at A few other things (found whilst seeking 3DOSX):. (spring 2008).
(2008-12-11). (2009-12-17) More recent 2014, under Apple Acquires 18 'Axis-Based User Interface' Patents from Maya-Systems: – I wonder whether any software or service from Apple will make use of technologies from those patents. 2015: garyleecn asked, any browser based file management software? 2016, July: preview of a web interface to, beta of Upthere Home for Windows 10 and release of Upthere Home for Android, Mac and iOS.
File:/// in Firefox allows you to browse things, but not manage them. For example, you can't use Firefox to rename a file. Whether the web interface to Upthere will develop to allow management of files, I don't know. File management within a console window Generally Finder nearly always met my requirements. Switching away from Apple, it's probably the app that I miss the most.
Here are the 7 best file managers for iOS: 1. Documents 5 Documents 5, is a file manager app for iOS devices, that will let you manage almost everything on your iPhone.
The app comes with a variety of useful features, that will make managing files on your iOS devices a breeze. With Documents 5, you’ll be able to access your entire Apple Music/iCloud Music Library, along with your Photos, iCloud files, and much more. The app also supports.ZIP files, so you can easily extract ZIP files on your iPhone. Documents 5 will also let you listen to audio files, view images, and read PDF files, directly inside the app itself. The app also comes with a number of services, such as the ability to integrate with cloud services like Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. It will also let you create FTP servers on your iPhone, that you can connect to, using any FTP client of your choice. Plus, the app comes with a web browser built right in, so you can directly download files into the app, or simply browse the web, without leaving the app, if you want.
Download Documents 5 2. FileApp FileApp is another very good file manager app for iPhones, or iPads. The app comes with a great interface, and organizes files automatically by type, date, and even displays the recent files that you have accessed on the app. You can even create new images, audio recordings, or text files directly from within the app. Not just that, FileApp will also let you view images, play back media files, and read PDFs, directly inside the app.
FileApp can also be used to transfer files from your iPhone to a PC, or Mac. The app offers various options to do this, including transfer over HTTP, FTP, and using the FileApp desktop app. Sharing is turned off, by default, but you can turn it on, and even set a custom username, and password, to keep your files protected from unauthorized access. If you want, you can enable passcode protection from the app’s settings, which will require a passcode to unlock access to the file, and by extension, all of your files. Download FileApp 3. File Hub File Hub is a great file manager for iOS devices.
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The app offers a plethora of features, such as the ability to create folders to organize files, create blank files, or even create a new file from the clipboard. You can even import files directly from iCloud Drive, as well. The sorting options in the app really make it stand out, and you can sort files by name, kind, etc. The app will also allow you to share files from your iPhone to a Mac or PC via WiFi transfer, or Bluetooth transfer. In the settings page, you can enable secure WiFi transfer, to protect your phone from unauthorized access. You can also enable file extensions, if you want, and change the slideshow settings for photos.
The app also supports a passcode lock to prevent access without a passcode. Unfortunately, the app doesn’t support Touch ID, which is something I hope the developer adds soon. All in all, the app is definitely a good option for managing files on an iPhone, or iPad; and to share files between an iPhone, and a Mac or PC. Download File Hub 4. File Manager File Manager is a free, ad-supported app that can very well fit your needs for a file manager on iOS devices. The app comes with a clean interface, where you can easily create files, and folders. You can also add various cloud services to the app, so you can easily manage all your cloud accounts from one place.
The app supports services like Dropbox, WebDAV, Google Drive, One Drive, and many more. File Manager also includes its very own web browser, that you can use to download files directly to the app, or just to browse the web. It also supports passcode locking, so you can secure your files with ease, and not have to worry about unauthorized access.
Talking about security, the app also supports Touch ID for devices that come with Touch ID capability. You can share files from your iPhone to the cloud, using WiFi Sync, or through iTunes. If you get annoyed by the ads in the app, you can remove them with an in-app purchase, as well. Download File Manager (, with in-app purchases) 5. File Master Another option that you have for a file explorer on iPhone, is File Master. The app is very well rounded, and offers a lot of the features offered by other apps. The interface of the app is a little dated, but the features are very well baked in. The app will let you easily create folders, text files, import photos, and do a lot more, very easily.
It also comes with a web browser built right in, so you can easily download files into the app. As far as security goes, the app doesn’t leave any stone unturned. You get options to secure the app with a pin, and it even supports Touch ID – something I wasn’t expecting from an app that looks rather dated. You can even hide files, and folders in the app, to keep any personal data from being viewed by anyone else. Once you get past the rather weird folder designs, you might just prefer this app to the others. Download File Master (, with in-app purchases) 6.
IExplorer Mobile iExplorer Mobile is an iOS file manager, from the developers of the well-known iExplorer desktop app. The app offers features comparable to most of the other file managers I have mentioned in this article.
You can easily create text files, record audio, and create folders to organise the files on your iPhone. The app also comes with a webpage downloader, that you can actually use to browse the web as well. You can also import pictures from your camera roll into the app, or take a new picture from within the app itself.
The app supports cloud services like Dropbox, and Google Drive, with iCloud and Box support coming soon. If you have a SMB, or WebDAV server, you can easily access it from the iExplorer app as well. Also, if you keep sensitive information on your iPhone, you can lock the iExplorer app, with a passcode.
Unfortunately, the app does not support Touch ID to unlock, yet. Download iExplorer Mobile 7.
Pocket Drive Pocket Drive is an iPhone, and iPad file manager, that doesn’t look like anything too special, at first. However, the app packs in a plethora of features, and is not far behind most of the other apps on this list. With the app, you can easily create text files, take photos, and videos, and create folders to keep your iPhone organised. The app also includes a web browser that you can use to download files directly to the app.
The settings page for the app packs in a number of features, such as WiFi file transfer, settings for the web browser, and for the audio playback. The app doesn’t skimp on security, either.
You can set a password lock on the app, and even enable/disable Touch ID for granting access to the app. Once you get past the app’s interface (which looks rather lacklustre), it’s actually good enough to be used as a file manager.
Download Pocket Drive (, with in-app purchases).