Documents Reader+files browser vs eFiles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Documents Reader+files browser | eFiles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (28 ratings) | 4.3 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Attribute | Eyermin Colon Sanchez |
Customer experience
Documents Reader+files browser
eFiles
In-app purchases
Documents Reader+files browser
- Documents Reader Pro$4.99
eFiles
- eFiles Full Version$3.99
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