# Downloads

> Powerful download manager with integrated browser and file management. (iPhone/iPad app by 书穗 林.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downloads/id463169954 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [书穗 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/463169957)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 1.75/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 113 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 24 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2011-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downloads/id463169954/reviews.md

## What is Downloads?

Downloads is a powerful download manager.

- FEATURES -

Integrated web browser
- Supports multiple page browsing
- Tap and hold to force download
- Show all links in the current page
- Save web pages with images for offline viewing
- Bookmark manager
- History support

Unlimited downloads
- Supports resuming of interrupted downloads reliably
- Live download progress bar and speed indicator
- Background downloading

File manager
- Folder support
- Thumbnails view
- Sorting by name, kind, size, date
- Send files as email attachments
- Save photos/videos to Camera Roll
- Extract ZIP,RAR,7Z archives
- Document viewer that supports .pdf, .pages, .numbers, .key, .doc, .xls, .ppt and .rtf file formats

Photo viewer
- Photo viewer that supports .jpg, .png, .tif and .bmp file formats
- Thumbnails view
- Playlists support

Passcode lock

* This app does not support downloading media.

## Key features

- Integrated web browser
- Unlimited downloads
- Background downloading
- File manager with folder support
- Archive extraction (ZIP, RAR, 7Z)
- Document and photo viewer
- Passcode lock

## What do users think of Downloads?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 💾 Effective file organization and management
- 🌐 Built-in web browser functionality
- 📁 FTP file transfer capabilities
- 🎵 Music and video downloading (older versions)
- ⚡ Fast and reliable performance
- 🎬 Excellent video player quality
- 📦 Automatic extraction of compressed files
- 💰 Affordable pricing ($1.99)
- 🔧 Customizable user agent settings

**Cons**

- 🚫 Download functionality removed in recent updates
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on iOS 9+ and iOS 13+
- 📱 Poor screen ratio compatibility with newer phones
- ❌ No music or video download support
- ⚠️ App abandoned and no longer maintained
- 🔒 Misleading app description vs actual functionality
- 📵 Playback stops when device locks
- 🎥 Video playback issues
- ⏸️ Download resume functionality broken
- 🔄 Incomplete RAR file extraction

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 10 and later
- App crashes on iOS 13
- Videos won't play
- Download feature disabled after updates
- App freezes and turns itself off
- Download cuts out mid-transfer
- No resume capability for interrupted downloads
- Screen ratio issues on iPhone 10+
- Browser doesn't retain last visited page
- Incomplete RAR file extraction

**Most requested features**

- Restore music and video download capability
- Background music playback for iPad
- ID3 tag editor for audio files
- Batch import of multiple photos
- Background download support when device locked
- Text file editing capability
- Album/playlist creation with custom ordering
- Fast forward and playback controls
- Auto-retry for failed downloads
- File extension hiding option
- More color theme options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 113)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downloads/id463169954/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Whack

*2022-05-29, version 2.5.2*

Money back please.. it’s not set for phones 10 and up for screen ratio

### 1/5 — Use to be great!

*2019-09-23*

Now with latest IOS -13 keeps crashing!!
Shame, it was excellent!

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2019-06-17*

I REALLY have no idea why this app has so many negative reviews. Personally, I think it’s one of the most useful apps on the market. Especially the FTP transfer, the file organisation. This is literally my ‘External Hard drive’ that I can store files on and transfer from using FTP. Brilliant app. Keep making new ones please. 👍🏻

### 1/5 — No way

*2019-04-12, version 2.5.2*

Junk pure junk

### 1/5 — Videos won’t play

*2019-04-07*

Just like the title says, I can’t play videos.

### 1/5 — Help!!!

*2019-04-01, version 2.5.2*

Can anybody help me how to use the app? How to download music and movies??? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

### 1/5 — Usless !!!!!!

*2019-03-01*

I had this app long time ago, and it was so good downloading music and videos, unfortunately I had to upgrade from iPhone 6s to an iPhone 8, so far I see no upgrade to my old and original DOWNLOADS APP... so I bought this new(suppose) same app.... but what a mistake.... this app does not download music and video.... so to this is USELESS!!!!!!
NOT GOOD!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — Abandoned

*2019-01-04*

Clearly this app hasn’t been updated in a long while. The final goodbye the developers left us with was an awful overhaul of the entire UI and the disabling of many useful features. I’m alright with saying that the $2 this app isn’t worth is a waste of money.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2018-11-14*

Pointless app should be deleted from app store. Cant download using it anymore so total waste of time even tried all the “fixes” but still doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Don’t buy it it’s crap

*2018-06-30, version 2.5.2*

You guys should return money to everyone...

## Frequently asked questions about Downloads

### What does the Downloads app do?

This app functions as a powerful download manager, enabling you to download various files from the web. It includes an integrated browser with features like multiple page browsing and link detection, along with robust file management capabilities.

### What are the key features of this download manager?

Key features include unlimited downloads with reliable resuming of interrupted downloads, background downloading, an integrated web browser with a bookmark manager, a comprehensive file manager supporting folders and various file formats, archive extraction, and a document viewer.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### What types of files can I manage with this app?

You can manage a wide range of files, including documents (.pdf, .pages, .numbers, .key, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .rtf), images (.jpg, .png, .tif, .bmp), and archives (.ZIP, .RAR, .7Z). It also supports saving photos and videos to your Camera Roll.

### Can I download media like videos from streaming sites?

No, the app explicitly states that it does not support downloading media. Its focus is on general file downloads and management, not on capturing streaming video content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.2 — 2015-10-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- bug fixes

### 2.5.1 — 2015-02-04

minor bug fixes

### 2.5 — 2014-12-20

Support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

### 2.4 — 2014-12-01

- bug fixes

### 2.3 — 2014-03-11

- minor bug fixes

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