Comparison

Documents Reader+files browser vs NotingDown

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

NotingDown

Features
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NotingDown is a simple, focused place for your notes, ideas, plans, and daily thoughts. Create and edit notes with a clean writing experience. Organize them by category, mark important notes as favorites, search across titles and content, and sort your collection the way you prefer. Use quick actions when you want to start writing immediately. Dictate a voice note when typing is inconvenient. Review lightweight analytics to understand your note-taking habits, and export your notes when you want a portable copy. Highlights: • Fast note creation and editing • Search, categories, favorites, and sorting • Voice-note support • Quick ideas and daily journal shortcuts • Note analytics and smart suggestions • CSV and JSON export options • Local, private storage on your device • Light and dark appearance support NotingDown keeps the experience straightforward so you can spend less time managing an app and more time capturing what matters.

Screenshots

Documents Reader+files browser4 screens
NotingDown2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NotingDown at none against Documents Reader+files browser's 1. NotingDown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Documents Reader+files browser's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price and device support 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. NotingDown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents Reader+files browser ships an update every 4 months, NotingDown every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Documents Reader+files browser versus NotingDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuments Reader+files browserNotingDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAttributeSachin Kumar

Bugs and requests

Documents Reader+files browser

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Editor not working
  • Editor not showing files
  • App freezes when opening PDF
  • App crashes when opening PDF
  • App not working for unzipping files
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  • App doesn't identify any files
  • App doesn't work on iPhone XR
  • App support link leads to 404
  • App no longer supported
  • App doesn't see folders and documents on phone
  • Cannot read saved PDF files
  • Pro version unavailable in region
  • App freezes
  • App crashes
  • Cannot open PDF files
  • Cannot open documents sent by email
  • App doesn't work

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to find and list files on iPhone/iPad
  • File renaming feature
  • Access to photos from phone's photo album
  • Ability to download pictures from the internet
  • Dark mode option
Show 3 more
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Clearer indication of Pro features and costs upfront
  • In-app purchase feature for Pro version

NotingDown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Documents Reader+files browser

One-time1
  • Documents Reader Pro$4.99
None

NotingDown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Documents Reader+files browser free?
Documents Reader+files browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NotingDown free?
NotingDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Documents Reader+files browser or NotingDown have ads?
Documents Reader+files browser shows ads; NotingDown does not.
Which is updated more often, Documents Reader+files browser or NotingDown?
Documents Reader+files browser ships an update every 4 months, and NotingDown every 2 weeks. Most recently, Documents Reader+files browser was updated on November 2, 2026 and NotingDown on November 6, 2026.

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