WebDAV Navigator

What WebDAV Navigator is

WebDAV Navigator is a mobile app for reaching files stored on a user's own server or network-attached storage, without requiring cloud storage. It is available on Android and iOS. Users can download files for local access, open them in other installed apps, then email or upload their changes. The feature list names Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, PDF, Keynote, Pages, Numbers, RTF, and DICOM formats. A built-in text editor works with files such as .txt, .html, .css, .js, .rb, and .py, and a built-in WebDAV server can share local storage with a computer or another WebDAV Nav client.

The app can stream video and music from servers that support partial requests, and lists AirPlay and Google Chromecast support. Folder synchronization is one-way and depends on the server supporting infinite-depth queries. Android WebDAV Nav supports Basic and Digest Authentication and HTTPS, including self-signed certificates. Other listed controls include PIN protection, client-side certificates, optional acceptance of self-signed certificates, and automatic logout when the app is backgrounded. Bonjour can discover WebDAV servers advertising the _webdav._tcp service on a local network. A free plan is listed; paid options include one-time prices of 0.99 USD, 1.99 USD, and 3.99 USD, depending on the app and platform.

Who it suits

WebDAV Navigator suits Android and iOS users who want mobile access to files on their own server or network-attached storage. It may fit businesses and educational facilities, which the maker identifies among its users, as well as people who need local file access, editing, or streaming.

Limits

Folder synchronization is one-way and requires a server that supports infinite-depth queries. WebDAV Nav+ for iOS requires iOS 13 or later.

Getting started

1. Visit https://schimera.com/products/webdav-navigator/ for product details.
2. Choose the Android or iOS app for your device.
3. Use the free plan or select a listed one-time purchase for the relevant platform.
4. Connect to a WebDAV server or network-attached storage.
5. For local-network discovery, use Bonjour with servers advertising the _webdav._tcp service.

Verdict

Choose WebDAV Navigator if you need mobile access to files on your own server, with local downloads, editing, or media streaming. Look elsewhere if you need drive mounting or two-way folder synchronization; the listed synchronization works only one way and depends on server support.