Comparison

Documents Reader+files browser vs eFiles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Documents Reader+files browser

This app allows you to download, manage, and edit various document and image file types directly on your iPhone or iPad. It includes a web browser for downloading, a file manager for organization, and advanced editors for PDFs, images, and office documents. Files can be easily shared across multiple cloud services and devices.

Highlights
  • Download DOC, PDF, XLS, TXT, IMG files
  • Manage files: rename, move, Zip/UnZip
  • Advanced PDF editor
  • Advanced Image editor
  • Edit office files (DOC, XLS, TXT)
  • Share via WiFi, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive
Features
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Doc Reader – instant files downloader and reader for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch: - Download files: DOC, XLS, PDF, TXT, IMG, PNG, JPEG and more - Manage files: rename, move, Zip / UnZip, delete - Advanced PDF editor - Advanced Image Editor - Edit office files: DOC, XLS, TXT - Share files: iTunes, WiFi, iCloud, DropBox, Google Drive, Evernote, Box Web Browser - browse and download all types of documents in a single tap - supported formats: DOC, XLS, PDF, TXT, IMG, PNG, JPEG and more - supported download features: pause, restart, cancel - download status: percentage, time File Manager - create folders - rename files and folders - move to folder feature - Zip / UnZip files - delete files or folders - documents slide menu Sharing - WiFi sharing - MultiCloud suport: iCloud, DropBox, Evernote, Box, Google Drive - Open In feature - iTunes sharing Editor - Advanced PDF editor: underline, draw, add text, delete text - Advanced Image editor: insert stickers and text, crop and change image orientation, tilt shift feature and more - DOC, TXT, RTF text editor - xls, doc, png, jpg, txt, rtf preview We are glad to hear ideas from you! Please use the feedback form in Settings menu for all your suggestions and issues.

About

eFiles

This app offers comprehensive file management, media playback, and private browsing. It provides robust security features like password and biometric locks, along with convenient file transfer and compression tools. Customize your experience with themes and interface arrangements.

Highlights
  • Password and biometric file protection
  • Private browsing with history management
  • Built-in media player for music and video
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth file transfer
  • ZIP and RAR compression/decompression
  • Customizable interface and themes
Features
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eFiles is the all-in-one file manager for iPhone and iPad: browse, edit, and share every file type, connect to cloud drives and network servers, and play your media — all from one fast, private app. - FILE MANAGEMENT Browse files in list or grid view. Sort by name, size, type, or date. Rename, copy, move, compress, and delete with ease. Organize with color tags and find anything instantly. Jump back into recent files with a single tap. - CLOUD & NETWORK STORAGE Connect Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive directly in the app. Access FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and SMB servers as if they were local. Transfer files wirelessly between your iPhone and computer over Wi-Fi. - PRIVATE WEB BROWSER A fast, built-in browser with multiple tabs, bookmarks, dark mode, native ad blocking, a custom user agent, and one-tap downloads straight into your files. - MEDIA PLAYER Play music and videos without leaving the app. Edit song metadata (title, album, artist, cover art), trim audio with a precise waveform editor, and auto-fetch track info from iTunes. - BUILT-IN EDITORS Text editor with syntax highlighting for 30+ programming languages Image editor — crop, rotate, filters, brightness PDF annotation — underline, notes, freehand drawing Document scanner with filters and instant PDF export - STORAGE INSIGHTS See exactly what's taking up space with a visual breakdown by category. Tap any category to manage those files instantly. - PRIVACY & SECURITY Lock the app with a passcode. Your files stay on your device — not on our servers. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just tired of juggling five different apps to manage your files, eFiles brings everything together in one place. Download eFiles today and take control of your files.

Screenshots

Documents Reader+files browser4 screens
eFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eFiles at 4.3 against Documents Reader+files browser's 3.1. eFiles also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Documents Reader+files browser's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Documents Reader+files browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and eFiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 57 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Documents Reader+files browser's written reviews are positive against 25% of eFiles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents Reader+files browser ships an update every 4 months, eFiles every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Documents Reader+files browser versus eFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuments Reader+files browsereFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (28 ratings)4.3 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2857 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB153 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAttributeEyermin Colon Sanchez

Customer experience

Documents Reader+files browser

All ratings28 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.0%

eFiles

All ratings57 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Documents Reader+files browser

One-time1
  • Documents Reader Pro$4.99
1 purchases

eFiles

One-time1
  • eFiles Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is Documents Reader+files browser free?
Documents Reader+files browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eFiles free?
eFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Documents Reader+files browser or eFiles?
eFiles is rated higher. Documents Reader+files browser averages 3.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while eFiles averages 4.3 from 57 ratings.
Do Documents Reader+files browser or eFiles have ads?
Both Documents Reader+files browser and eFiles show ads.
Which is updated more often, Documents Reader+files browser or eFiles?
Documents Reader+files browser ships an update every 4 months, and eFiles every 2 months. Most recently, Documents Reader+files browser was updated on October 7, 2026 and eFiles on October 9, 2026.

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