# Files Offliner vs Float

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Files Offliner at none against Float's 11. Files Offliner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Float's advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Float sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Files Offliner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Files Offliner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Float has 8.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Files Offliner ships an update every 10 days, Float every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files Offliner | Float |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-offliner/id1448101894/reviews)** | [4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-video-saver/id1593315967/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Froggatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/933327498) | [FloatFly Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593315969) |

## What reviewers say

### Files Offliner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-offliner/id1448101894)

Manage your downloaded files with a built-in document browser and track ongoing downloads in a single view. Receive notifications upon completion and initiate downloads via extensions, copy-paste, or drag-and-drop.

**Highlights:** Integrated document browser, Ongoing download list, Completed download management, Download completion notifications, Action extension support, Copy & paste downloads, Drag & drop support (iPad)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Float

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-video-saver/id1593315967)

This app allows you to download videos, music, and images from various websites. It also features a Picture-in-Picture player, playlist support, folder creation, password protection, and conversion to music. A built-in VPN with global servers enhances security and anonymity.

**Highlights:** Video, music, and image downloader, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) player, Video playlist support, Folder creation and password lock, Convert video to music, Built-in VPN with global servers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Quarter Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 💡 Useful features like video/audio editing
- 🔒 Effective VPN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Download failures or limitations
- Compatibility issues with certain websites/platforms
- Unreliable VPN connection

**Requested features**

- Ability to download higher quality videos
- More flexible subscription options
- Improved video/audio playback
- Better organization and file management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files Offliner free?

Files Offliner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Float free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Files Offliner or Float?

Files Offliner is rated higher. Files Offliner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Float averages 4.7 from 8.9K ratings.

### Do Files Offliner or Float have ads?

Float shows ads; Files Offliner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Files Offliner or Float?

Files Offliner ships an update every 10 days, and Float every 4 days. Most recently, Files Offliner was updated on September 30, 2026 and Float on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*