# Briefcase - File manager & document pdf reader > All-in-one document reader and manager for iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Qiwen Zhang.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/briefcase-file-manager-and-document-pdf-reader/id582904365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Qiwen Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/473538614) - Category: Business, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 4.44/5 from 119 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 57 MB - Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and 2 more - Released: 2012-12-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/briefcase-file-manager-and-document-pdf-reader/id582904365/reviews.md ## What is Briefcase? Briefcase is an all-in-one document reader and manager for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It can import files from Camera, Photo Albums, PC/Mac(via Wi-Fi or iTunes), Email attachments, GoogleDrive, Dropbox,SkyDrive,Box and so on. All files are saved to your deivce locally so you can enjoy reading them anywhere! ======== Features ========== ● Copy files From Mac or PC via Wi-Fi or iTunes Any Mac OS X, Windows XP/Vista/7 computer can transfer files to the iPhone,iPad and iPod Touch and operate it like a wireless flash drive. No additional software is required. ● Access Dropbox, GoogleDrive,OneDrive,Box Pocket Briefcase allows you to download and upload files from Dropbox, GoogleDirve, OneDrive,Box. ● Documents viewer and manager Supports view PDF file, Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel & Powerpoint), iWorks documents (Keynote, Pages, Numbers), image files(JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF and others)and other plain text file. ● Media files playback Supports audio(MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV) and video(MOV, MP4, M4V) file playback. ● Share Files With Your Friends Email files directly from Pocket Briefcase. Share files via "Wi-fi Sharing" function. ● Password protection supported Passcode required at App startup ---------------------------------------------------------- Like us on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/orcbit Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/orcbit ## Key features - Import files from cloud services - Transfer files via Wi-Fi or iTunes - View PDF, Office, and iWorks documents - Play audio and video files - Share files via email or Wi-Fi - Password protection ## Recent user reviews (10 of 61) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/briefcase-file-manager-and-document-pdf-reader/id582904365/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Crashes... *2022-04-12, version 4.3* This app used to work. Now it crashes every time I try to open it and I cannot access my saved documents. It’s incredibly frustrating. ### 1/5 — Stopped working *2022-03-03* Crashes instantly I launch the app, now I can't access all my important work documents, great ### 5/5 — Best App For Private Documents. *2020-12-31, version 4.3* Recommend To Every One. ### 1/5 — App crashed and lost all files *2020-11-19, version 4.3* App crashed and lost all files!!! ### 1/5 — Not opening *2020-11-10, version 4.3* I can no longer get the app to open despite updating ### 5/5 — Briefcase *2020-11-09, version 4.3* Why can't it open? Always flash back ### 1/5 — Full Stop *2020-11-08, version 4.3* Been using this App for years and years but it all the sudden stopped working (crashes when I try to open it) after installing iOS 14.2 in my iPhone 12 Pro. I have thousands of files stored in this App with no access to them now and no way to contact the developer for advice. Not happy right now! ### 1/5 — Sadly now defunct *2020-11-05* The app was great but slowly less and less features are working. The web interface is completely broken. Seems to have been abandoned by the developers. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2016-10-16, version 4.3* Great for gis related files on ios ### 5/5 — Great😊 *2016-10-14, version 4.3* No security but it's a good app to keep not that important documents in 😭 ## Frequently asked questions about Briefcase ### What does Briefcase do? Briefcase is an all-in-one application for iOS devices that allows you to manage and read various types of files. It supports importing documents and media from cloud services, computers, and email attachments, enabling offline access. ### What types of files can I view with Briefcase? The app supports viewing PDF files, Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), iWorks documents (Keynote, Pages, Numbers), image files (JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF), and other plain text files. It also includes playback for audio and video files. ### How can I get files into Briefcase? You can import files from your Camera Roll, Photo Albums, PC/Mac via Wi-Fi or iTunes, email attachments, and popular cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box. ### Is Briefcase free to use? The application is free to download and use, offering core file management and viewing functionalities. Additional features or enhanced capabilities may be available through in-app purchases. ### Can I protect my files with a password? Yes, Briefcase offers password protection. A passcode is required at app startup, ensuring that your imported files are secured and only accessible by authorized users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.3 — 2015-06-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Fix Box login bugs ### 4.2.1 — 2015-02-21 bug fixed ### 4.2 — 2014-12-11 - Support iPhone 6/6+ - Support iCloud Drive - Fix known bugs ### 4.1 — 2014-10-04 1. Support iOS 8 2. Support Touch ID ### 4.0 — 2014-08-04 1.Document scanner. 2.Powerfull video player,support 3gp,avi,mkv... 3.Adobe file preview,support PSD,AI. 4.Yandex cloud drive support. 5.Web browser download. 6.PDF export. ## Apps similar to Briefcase | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Remote File Manager Basic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-manager-basic/id626591824) | 4.2 (119) | Free | Business | | [File Mini : File Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-mini-file-manager/id961417626) | 4.4 (32) | Free | Business | | [File Transfer, Send Big Videos, Share Photos from and to any Computer Fast and Safe by yooSEND](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-send-big-videos-share-photos-from-and-to-any-computer-fast-and-safe-by-yoosend/id780622741) | 1.9 (21) | Free | Business | | [ExplorerDx -ManageQRCode&File-](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorerdx-manageqrcode-and-file/id1161611378) | 4.2 (5) | Free | Business | | [File Master - document manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-master-document-manager/id1310286260) | 4.5 (6,818) | Free | Business | | [Documents, File Manager app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-file-manager-app/id1541133178) | 4.4 (11) | Free | Business | ## More apps by Qiwen Zhang - [Private Camera Vault Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-camera-vault-pro/id473538611) - [Private Photo Album Vault Lock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-photo-album-vault-lock/id477970594) - [Briefcase Pro - File manager, cloud drive, document & pdf reader and file sharing App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/briefcase-pro-file-manager-cloud-drive-document-and-pdf-reader-and-file-sharing-app/id579224808) - [Card Mate Pro- credit cards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-mate-pro-credit-cards/id606710468) - [Card Mate - credit wallet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-mate-credit-wallet/id606710892) All apps by Qiwen Zhang: https://appshunter.io/developer/473538614 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*