# Documents Reader+files browser vs eFiles

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents Reader+files browser | eFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-plus-files-browser/id1074662118/reviews) | **[4.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efiles-file-manager/id1129083922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **46.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Attribute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413734661) | [Eyermin Colon Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123699337) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents Reader+files browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-plus-files-browser/id1074662118)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documents Reader Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### eFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efiles-file-manager/id1129083922)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eFiles Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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