# OfflineVideo vs iPlay File Manager

The clearest difference is rating: OfflineVideo at 4.4 against iPlay File Manager's 2.0. OfflineVideo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). iPlay File Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OfflineVideo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPlay File Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

OfflineVideo holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of OfflineVideo's written reviews are positive against 50% of iPlay File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OfflineVideo ships an update every 2 weeks, iPlay File Manager every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OfflineVideo | iPlay File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offlinevideo/id1555616040/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplay-file-manager-explorer/id6446816860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 17 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANTO KAITAI, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523275443) | [Cigdem Akalin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679247730) |

## What reviewers say

### OfflineVideo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offlinevideo/id1555616040)

Save your favorite videos for offline viewing and enjoy background music playback. Organize your saved content within the app's album feature.

**Highlights:** Save favorite videos, Offline video playback, Background music playback, Save to album

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove AD | $2.99 | one-time |


### iPlay File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplay-file-manager-explorer/id6446816860)

Manage all your files with this comprehensive tool. It supports numerous formats for viewing, editing, and playing media, with easy organization and sharing capabilities. Create folders, playlists, and import files from other applications.

**Highlights:** Supports all known file formats, Play videos and listen to songs, Edit text files, View images, Create and organize folders, Zip and unzip files, Import files from other apps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OfflineVideo free?

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

### Is iPlay File Manager free?

iPlay File Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OfflineVideo or iPlay File Manager?

OfflineVideo is rated higher. OfflineVideo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while iPlay File Manager averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do OfflineVideo or iPlay File Manager have ads?

iPlay File Manager shows ads; OfflineVideo does not.

### Which is updated more often, OfflineVideo or iPlay File Manager?

OfflineVideo ships an update every 2 weeks, and iPlay File Manager every 4 weeks. Most recently, OfflineVideo was updated on November 3, 2026 and iPlay File Manager on November 3, 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.*