BulkHead
Your files. Your servers. Your device.
SFTP, SMB, WebDAV & S3 — the file manager iOS should have had all along
iOS deserves a real file manager
Your phone connects to everything — except your servers. The built-in Files app stops at iCloud and basic SMB. No SFTP. No S3. No WebDAV. For anyone who manages files across protocols and providers, that's not enough.
BulkHead was built to close that gap — a single app for every protocol you actually use, designed from day one for the people who need it most.
Browse & manage your files
Favorites, directories, file metadata — all at your fingertips. Browse local files, iCloud folders, and remote servers with list and grid views.
Edit code on the go
Syntax highlighting for 50+ languages with 30 color themes. Open, edit, and save files directly on your server — changes auto-save as you type.
Preview docs instantly
Split-pane live preview for Markdown files. Formatting toolbar for quick access to headers, bold, italic, lists, and code blocks. Export to PDF or HTML with a tap.
Move files in bulk
Select multiple files and batch move, copy, delete, or download in one go. Track every transfer with progress indicators and retry support.
And more built in
Multi-Protocol
SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and S3-compatible services (Amazon S3, MinIO) — all in one place.
SSH Keys
Generate and manage Ed25519 SSH keys directly on device. Passwordless, secure authentication.
Preview Everything
Images with pinch-to-zoom, PDFs, video, audio, and text — all rendered directly without downloading.
External Display
View files on TVs and monitors via AirPlay or USB-C with an optimized large-format view.
Auto-Discovery
Servers on your local network are discovered automatically with Bonjour. No manual IP entry needed.
Biometric Lock
Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID. Credentials stored securely in the iOS Keychain.
Start free, upgrade when you're ready
BulkHead is free to use with up to 3 connections. Need more? Unlock Pro for unlimited connections and power features.
Free
Everything you need to get started
$0
- Up to 3 remote connections
- SFTP, SMB, WebDAV & S3
- File browsing & preview
- Code editor with syntax highlighting
- Markdown editor with live preview
- SSH key management
- Favorites & recents
- Biometric lock
- Local files & iCloud browsing
Pro
For power users and professionals
1-week free trial included
Lifetime access, pay once
- Unlimited connections
- Transfer queue with batch operations
- Cache encryption (AES-256-GCM)
- External display support
- Everything in Free
Your privacy is not negotiable
BulkHead connects directly from your device to your servers. No data passes through our infrastructure. No analytics SDKs. No tracking. No exceptions.
Read the full privacy policyReady to take control of your files?
Free on iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple Silicon), and Apple Vision Pro. Requires iOS 17 or later.
Download on the App Store