Documents Reader+files browser vs NotingDown
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.
NotingDown
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Documents Reader+files browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NotingDown asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Documents Reader+files browser | NotingDown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Attribute | Sachin 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
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- 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
Documents Reader+files browser
- Documents Reader Pro$4.99
NotingDown
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Documents Reader+files browser free?
Is NotingDown free?
Do Documents Reader+files browser or NotingDown have ads?
Which is updated more often, Documents Reader+files browser or NotingDown?
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