# File Managers vs Document Reader

The clearest difference is ratings volume: File Managers at 323 against Document Reader's 9. File Managers also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). Document Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Managers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Document Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Document Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Managers has 323 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

File Managers ships an update every 11 days, Document Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Managers | Document Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-managers/id1547415933/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-reader-editor/id6443972414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) | [Nikhil Viradiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639499778) |

## What reviewers say

### File Managers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-managers/id1547415933)

Easily manage files and folders across your device, network storage, and cloud services. Supports common file operations, media management, and batch processing for efficient organization.

**Highlights:** Manage files and folders, Network and cloud storage integration, Search and share files, Batch operations, Media file management, File organization and sorting

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Manager Pro - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| File Manager Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| File Manager Pro - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| File Manager - Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Document Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-reader-editor/id6443972414)

Easily open and view a wide range of document types, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and ZIP files, all in one lightweight application. It also includes a document scanner, notepad, and file manager for comprehensive document handling.

**Highlights:** Supports Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, TXT, ZIP, RAR, RTF, Offline document viewing, Document scanner to PDF, Integrated notepad, File manager with rename and share, Categorized file organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Reader One Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Document Reader Six Month | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Document Reader One Year | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Managers free?

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

### Is Document Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Managers or Document Reader?

Document Reader is rated higher. File Managers averages 4.4 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Document Reader averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do File Managers or Document Reader have ads?

Both File Managers and Document Reader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Managers or Document Reader?

File Managers ships an update every 11 days, and Document Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, File Managers was updated on October 7, 2026 and Document Reader on October 6, 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.*