# Documents Reader+files browser vs Documents

The clearest difference is rating: Documents at 4.5 against Documents Reader+files browser's 3.1. Documents also leads on ratings volume (286 vs 28). Documents Reader+files browser's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 50 months). On price, review sentiment, 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 Documents sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents has 286 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Documents Reader+files browser's written reviews are positive against 43% of Documents'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, Documents every 50 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents Reader+files browser | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-plus-files-browser/id1074662118/reviews) | **[4.5 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-media-file-manager/id1608680479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **286** |
| Positive reviews | **46.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 50 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Attribute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413734661) | [Stephan Cullmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590979183) |

## 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 |


### Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-media-file-manager/id1608680479)

This app acts as a central hub for managing all your files and media on your iOS device. It offers robust features for organizing, viewing, and sharing various file types, including documents, videos, and music, all within a single, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Quick file search and organization, File moving, deletion, and renaming, Unzipping and copy-pasting, Support for over 100 file formats, Built-in web browser with private browsing, VLC-powered video and audio player, PDF reader and editor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | 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 Documents free?

Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Documents Reader+files browser or Documents?

Documents is rated higher. Documents Reader+files browser averages 3.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Documents averages 4.5 from 286 ratings.

### Do Documents Reader+files browser or Documents have ads?

Both Documents Reader+files browser and Documents show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Documents Reader+files browser or Documents?

Documents Reader+files browser ships an update every 4 months, and Documents every 50 months. Most recently, Documents Reader+files browser was updated on October 7, 2026 and Documents on October 6, 2026.

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