# File Manager master vs Offline

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Offline at 49% against File Manager master's 0%. Offline also leads on ratings volume (138K vs 168) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). File Manager master's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Offline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Offline holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offline has 138K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of File Manager master's written reviews are positive against 49% of Offline's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager master | Offline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-master-browser/id1543687615/reviews) | **[4.6 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-files-browser-vpn/id1557618225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 168 | **138K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **48.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [I-RICH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740769826) | [SAEED ABDULLAH ALHAJRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455094301) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-master-browser/id1543687615)

This app provides comprehensive file management and preview capabilities, supporting various document and media formats. It acts as a portable solution for accessing and organizing files on the go, enhancing work efficiency with its integrated browser and media player.

**Highlights:** One-stop file preview and management, Supports iWork, Office, and PDF files, Smooth PDF catalog preview, Plays MP4, AVI, NAVI, DV, and more, Integrated browser functionality, Portable file management on the go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP | $9.99 | per month |


### Offline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-files-browser-vpn/id1557618225)

Manage files, browse privately with a VPN, and play media offline. Features include camera search, ad-free browsing, and password protection for enhanced privacy and digital control.

**Highlights:** Private browsing with VPN, Ad-free browsing experience, Password protection for apps and folders, File downloader and manager, Offline music and video playback, Lens camera search, QR code generator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for offline listening
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast download speeds
- 🚀 Convenient for road trips/travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Downloading issues/bugs
- 🐛 Crashing/freezing issues
- 🐛 Music files disappearing
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Incorrect song titles

**Reported bugs**

- Download button not showing up
- Inability to download certain content
- Sudden deletion of downloaded files

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Playlist management features
- Background playback
- Video to audio conversion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager master free?

File Manager master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Offline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Manager master or Offline?

Offline is rated higher. File Manager master averages 4.3 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Offline averages 4.6 from 138K ratings.

### Do File Manager master or Offline have ads?

Both File Manager master and Offline show ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager master or Offline?

File Manager master ships an update every 2 weeks, and Offline every 2 weeks. Most recently, File Manager master was updated on October 24, 2026 and Offline on October 25, 2026.

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