Comparison

DManager IDM vs IDM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DManager IDM

This app acts as a powerful download manager, supporting reliable resuming of interrupted downloads, background downloading, and fast transfers for large files. It also includes a file manager for offline storage, document viewing, and organization, along with a secure vault to hide your files.

Highlights
  • Reliable download resuming
  • Background downloading
  • Fast large file downloads
  • Offline file storage
  • Document viewer
  • File organization
  • Secure file vault
Features
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Downloader! Download manager - Supports resuming of interrupted downloads reliably - Live download progress bar and speed indicator - Background downloading - Fast download with big file - Pause/Resume download support - Background downloading Browse - Store files offline - Document viewer support for various format .pdf, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .txt, .html and .rtf - Create group - Move, rename and delete files - Zip/UnZip files support Vault - Hide/show files using simple action - Choose option to vault accessibility Web browser support within inside the application. NOTE: the app does not download audio and video from unauthorised websites. Privacy policy https://bit.ly/3lK2O5j Terms & Condition https://bit.ly/3zyu2Bh Stay tune new features coming soon

About

IDM

Manage your on-device downloads with advanced control. Pause, resume, and reorder downloads with priority. Features an embedded file browser for easy previewing and integration with your device's file system.

Highlights
  • Pause and resume downloads
  • Network change resilience
  • Priority download queue
  • Speed-optimized multi-threading
  • Autorename and error clarification
  • Embedded file browser
  • Files app integration
Features
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Tool to manage downloads on-device for those who want more control. Here's why we think you'll like it: - Fine control: pause and resume - No re-downloading data when network changes, start where you left off - Queue with priority: reoder downloads up and down to change priority - Multiple threads for speed optimized to save device battery There is more! - Autorename and clarification for errors - Embedded files browser and Files app integration: preview your downloaded items - No locks on files Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dmanagerapp/privacy-policy Terms Of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/dmanagerapp/terms-condition

Screenshots

DManager IDM4 screens
IDM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IDM at none against DManager IDM's shown. IDM also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). DManager IDM's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 194). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DManager IDM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and IDM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for DManager IDM against 4.4 for IDM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DManager IDM has 1.6K ratings behind it against 194, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of DManager IDM's written reviews are positive against 33% of IDM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DManager IDM ships an update fortnightly, IDM every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DManager IDM versus IDM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDManager IDMIDM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.6K ratings) — better4.4 (194 ratings)
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better194
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPratik SodhaJennismary Nadar

Customer experience

DManager IDM

All ratings1,577 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.5%

IDM

All ratings182 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%

Bugs and requests

DManager IDM

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to download videos or music
  • Inability to share downloaded files to other devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Time scheduling for downloads
  • Better file management and export options

IDM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

DManager IDM

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • DownloaderManager$2.991 Month
  • Extended Weekly$3.997 Days
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  • Extended Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Downloader Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Downloader Premium$14.99
3 purchases

IDM

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.497 Days
  • Monthly$6.291 Month
  • Yearly$12.491 Year

Questions

Is DManager IDM free?
DManager IDM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IDM free?
IDM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DManager IDM or IDM?
DManager IDM is rated higher. DManager IDM averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while IDM averages 4.4 from 194 ratings.
Do DManager IDM or IDM have ads?
DManager IDM shows ads; IDM does not.
Which is updated more often, DManager IDM or IDM?
DManager IDM ships an update fortnightly, and IDM every 6 days. Most recently, DManager IDM was updated on November 11, 2026 and IDM on November 12, 2026.

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