# Files - File Manager & Browser — Save Files for Offline Viewing

> Offline document viewer, file manager, and web browser with Dropbox support. (iPhone/iPad app by Hian Zin Jong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 12,459 App Store ratings · 563 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540/reviews.md

## What is Files?

Files App (formerly known as Downloads Lite) features a Web browser that lets you save documents to your iPhone or iPod touch so that you can work with them offline. It has a built-in file manager, with robust viewer for all iOS supported document types, powerful photo browser, advanced PDF reader, full Dropbox support, and more.

NOTE: This app does not support downloading of audio or video content.

FEATURES

√ Full portrait & landscape mode support

√ Passcode lock

√ Web browser
- Provides a user experience very similar to Mobile Safari
- Tabbed browsing
- Tap and hold on an image to download it
- Tap and hold to force download
- Save web pages with images for offline viewing
- Full screen mode
- Bookmark manager
- History support
- Address bar auto-completion
- HTTP basic authentication
- Form-based authentication
- Integrated Google or Yahoo! search
- Ability to spoof browser's User-Agent string to display web pages like Firefox
- Unified smart search field. Type a URL or search term in the unified smart search field, the browser automatically suggests the closest match to what you’re looking for.

√ Download manager
- Fast downloading speed
- Supports resuming of interrupted downloads reliably
- Live download progress bar and speed indicator
- Active downloads badge number
- Add arbitrary download link
- Always download with correct filename

√ File manager
- Full screen document viewer that supports .pdf, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .txt, .html and .rtf file formats
- Folders support
- Move, rename and delete files
- Search by file name
- Extract RAR archives
- Unzip ZIP files
- Remember document scroll position
- Attempt to open file of unrecognized format
- Import photos from camera roll

√ Dropbox integration
- Upload, download and manage files
- Sync what you want, keep files on your device

√ Advanced PDF viewer
- Huge PDF files work flawlessly
- Text search
- Tap PDF links to jump across the file

√ Photo viewer
- Tap or swipe to move between images in a folder
- Zoom in and out with pinch gesture
- Ability to save images to photo album
- Thumbnails view

√ File transfer
- Supports HTTP and FTP protocols
- Supports iTunes USB File Sharing
- Transfer files to and from computer in Wi-Fi network
- Send files as email attachments (size under 15MB)

√ Mobile Safari Integration
- Bookmarklet for Mobile Safari that lets you open any link in Files app

√ Multitasking
- Background downloading

√ Inter-app document interchange
- Other apps can save their files to Files app (e.g. Email app can save attachments to Files app)

√  Recovery Mode
- If the browser caught in an endless loop of pop-up alerts, go to the iOS built-in "Settings" app, find "Files App", turn on "Recovery Mode", then force-quit and relaunch the app.

Terms of Use: https://downloadsapp.info/terms
Privacy Policy: https://downloadsapp.info/privacy

## Key features

- Web browser for offline viewing
- Built-in file manager
- Advanced PDF reader
- Photo browser
- Dropbox integration
- File transfer via HTTP/FTP
- Passcode lock

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Files?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to collect content
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful for offline access
- 🚀 Quick downloads
- 👍 Reliable app
- 👍 Great for music/video downloads

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes/glitches
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💰 Subscription model issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening images/videos
- Download links not working
- Restore purchases not functioning
- App not opening on iOS 13+
- Inconsistent behavior when switching tabs

**Most requested features**

- Add equalizer
- Improve search functionality
- Enable background downloads
- Integrate with native Files app
- Add playlist management options
- Improve video playback controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 563)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beautiful

*2026-08-17, version 9.0.2*

💙❤️💯.🖤✔️

### 1/5 — Scam

*2026-08-13, version 9.0.2*

App crashes and won’t open. Whenever there’s an iOS upgrade this app will stop working. If you look, you’ll find a new similar app made by the same developer, resulting in you having to purchase it again. This app was my third time purchasing it. I’ve learnt my lesson, won’t purchase anything made by this developer.

### 4/5 — No Problems so far

*2026-08-04, version 9.0.2*

I love using this app

### 1/5 — Disgusting devs have done it again!!

*2026-07-26, version 9.0.2*

Like so many users here, I used to use the downloads app. I paid for it, and I used it without problems for years. I mean it had its issues, but it was a tried and tested part of my iPhone workflow. Then one day it stopped working due to an upcoming iPhone iOS upgrade, and lo and behold a new app appeared by the same developers. So I shelled out another £4.99 and here I am using that one for another few years. And now, out of nowhere, I’m told that I don’t have the right to make downloads (which I’ve been doing for years), without paying a new monthly subscription.
Of all the apps I use on the iPhone, this is the only organisation that does this. I genuinely don’t know how they get away with it, it’s not even funny, this is straight up, unscrupulous, unabashed robbery. I’m just amazed more app developers don’t do it. I suppose most of them have standards. I’ve always loved the app, I just can’t believe that somebody can be so greedy and immoral that they would destroyed the goodwill of their entire user base every few years because they are greedy and can get away with it.

### 5/5 — note to self

*2026-07-04, version 9.0.2*

didn’t work well as a downloads manager. but only tried once

### 5/5 — Issue with videos it when to he to low resolution at the moment anyway to fix it ??

*2026-06-10, version 9.0.2*

Not sure whats going on  maybe ran out of space ? but it became the video quality is low what happened?

### 4/5 — Needs zip compress option

*2026-06-07, version 8.0.1*

This app has served me brilliantly down the years but now I’ve got one slight gripe- I wish it had the zip compress option for folders if I need to move files. I hope you add this option asap.

### 5/5 — Крутая Закачка

*2026-05-15*

Отличная закачка , прям супер

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-05-11, version 9.0.2*

Good

### 4/5 — Descargas

*2026-05-06, version 9.0.2*

Me gustaría que soportara las descargas en segundo plano para un uso más sencillo, pues hay que quedarse en la app hasta que se complete la descarga

## Frequently asked questions about Files

### What does the Files app do?

The Files app functions as a web browser that allows you to save documents for offline access on your iPhone or iPod touch. It also includes a comprehensive file manager with viewers for various document types, a photo browser, an advanced PDF reader, and integration with Dropbox.

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

Key features include a built-in file manager with folder support, the ability to move, rename, and delete files, search by filename, extract RAR archives, and unzip ZIP files. It also offers a full-screen document viewer for formats like PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, TXT, HTML, and RTF, and remembers document scroll positions.

### How much does the Files app cost?

The application is available for free, but it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details about what these in-app purchases entail are not provided in the description, but they may unlock additional features or functionality.

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

The app supports a wide range of document types for viewing, including .pdf, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .txt, .html, and .rtf files. It also has a powerful photo browser for images and an advanced PDF viewer that handles large files flawlessly.

### Can I transfer files to and from my computer using this app?

Yes, the app supports file transfer via HTTP and FTP protocols, as well as iTunes USB File Sharing. You can also transfer files to and from your computer over a Wi-Fi network. Additionally, files can be sent as email attachments, provided they are under 15MB.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.0.2 — 2026-05-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.0.1 — 2026-04-15

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.0 — 2026-04-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 8.3.1 — 2025-06-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 8.3 — 2024-07-25

Bug fixes and various improvements.

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All apps by Hian Zin Jong: https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756

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