Comparison

Documents Pro, Download & Edit vs Livedrive

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

Head to head
About

Documents Pro, Download & Edit

This mobile office suite allows you to view and edit various file types, including documents, spreadsheets, and media. It integrates with cloud storage services and offers file transfer via WiFi or FTP. The app includes a spreadsheet editor, text editor, sound recorder, and photo manager.

Highlights
  • View and edit documents, spreadsheets, photos, and media
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, Box)
  • File transfer via WiFi, FTP, and email
  • Integrated spreadsheet editor with formatting and formulas
  • Text editor and high-quality sound recorder
  • Photo album with resizing and slideshow features
  • File preview for various document types
Features
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• Free Pro Mobile Office and File Manager • • Trusted by Over 7 Million iOS Users • Built on top of the acclaimed documents iPhone suite. Documents PRO is the most comprehensive file manager and mini office suite for the iPhone. View and edit many types of files including documents, spreadsheets, photos, and media. Easily copy and share files using WiFi, dropbox, SkyDrive, and Google Docs. DOCUMENTS PRO FREE EDITION by SavySoda™ - Take your documents anywhere - Works with Dropbox™ Works with iCloud™ Works with Microsoft OneDrive™ Works with Google Drive™ Works with Box™ DOCUMENTS PRO DETAILS The ultimate All-In-One Mobile Office Suite for the iPhone. 8 Premium Apps in One. Most essential productivity & business apps in one easy to use, high quality package. Transfer documents to/from your iPhone via FTP or WiFi, Google, or Email. Edit & View many types of documents on the fly. A powerful, top value, must have app for any iPhone. INCLUDES - Latest iSpreadsheet (mobile spreadsheet app) - Integrated FTP Server and WiFi HD (mobile hard drive) - Text Editor (Easy to use text pad) - Google Sync (Upload & Download directly to Google) - Photo Album (Photo manager) - Direct Email (Email any documents to anyone) - Pixi Sound Recorder (High Quality Sound Recorder) - Integrated Preview (Preview any known document) GENERAL FEATURES - Full Portrait & Landscape Support - Smooth all black interface - Formatting & Formulas in Spreadsheet - Works online or offline - Folder Management WIFI HD - Transfer Files between iPhone, iPod, Mac, PC, or any network device with a Browser - Easy to use, no additional software necessary - Can be used as file server Google Docs Connection - Upload & Download directly to your google docs account Direct Email - Email files as attachments to anyone - Select email from contacts iSpreadsheet - Full CSV support - Formatting - Formulas - Selection Assist - Multi Touch Interface - Beautiful Smooth UI File Preview: - View any file, PDF Reader - Microsoft Word: .doc, .docx - Microsoft Excel: .xls, .xlsx - Microsoft PowerPoint: .ppt, .pptx - Images: .jpg, .jpeg, .tif, .gif, .svg - iWork: Pages, Number, Keynote - Adobe Acrobat: .pd - Web Pages: .htm, .html - Web Archive: .mht - Audio: .mp3, .wav Pixi Sound Recorder: - 44.1khz high quality recording - Scrolling - Playback Text Editor - Wide screen or normal view text editing Photo Album - Take photos - Resize, Zoom - Preview in Slide Show Direct Email - Email documents to anyone - Access to address book More Apps: http://www.savysoda.com Note on Auto-Renewing Subscription - Documents Pro contains optional in-app subscription to activate premium services - "1 Month, 3 Month and 1 Year Premium Subscription". Premium subscription adds support for more file types. The active work area is increased and all ads from the Application are removed. Biometric security features are unlocked by the premium subscription feature. The price of subscription in local currency is displayed in Extra Features page in app. 1 Month Subscription USD 99 cents. 3 Month Subscription USD 1.99. 12 Month Subscription USD 2.99. Subscriptions are auto-renewable and can be cancelled through User Account Settings. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. There is also a 7 day free trial for the membership; the free trial period is not transferrable and any remaining free time is cancelled if a paying subscription starts. EULA: www.documentsforios.com/eula.html Privacy Policy: www.documentsforios.com/privacypolicy.html

About

Livedrive

Securely back up and access your important files, including documents, music, videos, and pictures, from your computer or mobile device. Stream content, edit documents, and share files with ease from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Automatic file backup
  • Access files from anywhere
  • View and edit documents
  • Stream music and video
  • Share files securely
  • Automatic photo/video upload
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Livedrive, the leading online backup and storage service, lets you access docs, music, videos and pictures stored on your Windows PC or Apple Mac from anywhere. Our desktop software will automatically back up your important files to your online account, and our iOS app enables you to access those files securely from anywhere. Plus the app can automatically upload your pictures and videos to your Livedrive account. Livedrive Mobile for iOS lets you: - Automatically back up all the photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad - View your photos in full screen slideshow mode - View and edit your documents anywhere - Listen to your favourite songs in seconds - Stream video content on the go - Share files with friends and family Please note: This app requires a Livedrive account (monthly or annual subscription required). Mobile backup, file uploads and sharing require a Briefcase or Pro Suite account.

Screenshots

Documents Pro, Download & Edit4 screens
Livedrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Documents Pro, Download & Edit at 83% against Livedrive's 23%. Documents Pro, Download & Edit also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 60) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Livedrive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Documents Pro, Download & Edit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Livedrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Livedrive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents Pro, Download & Edit has 4.7K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Documents Pro, Download & Edit's written reviews are positive against 23% of Livedrive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents Pro, Download & Edit ships an update every 2 months, Livedrive every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Documents Pro, Download & Edit versus Livedrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuments Pro, Download & EditLivedrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.7K ratings)4.8 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better22.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K — better60
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSavy Soda Pty LtdLivedrive

Customer experience

Documents Pro, Download & Edit

All ratings4,654 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews782 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative10.2%

Livedrive

All ratings60 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative63.9%

User reviews

Documents Pro, Download & Edit

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Seamless file management
  • 👍 Versatile document handling
  • 🚀 Efficient spreadsheet capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔒 Concerns over ads in paid version
  • 🐛 Formatting issues with some file types
  • 🐛 Syncing problems with cloud storage
  • 🐛 Unreliable document saving

Livedrive

From 60 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💾 Unlimited storage capacity at reasonable price
  • 🎵 Media streaming functionality (music, videos, photos)
  • 📱 Cross-device file access and synchronization
  • ⚡ Fast desktop backup performance
  • 🎬 Video streaming works well on supported formats

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔓 Persistent login and authentication issues
  • ❌ Files fail to open or display errors
  • 🔋 No background backup service, drains battery
  • 📊 Poor customer support and slow response times

Bugs and requests

Documents Pro, Download & Edit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to open certain document types
  • Inconsistent behavior when editing files
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Crashes when trying to print or email documents

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Enhanced text editing tools
  • Better integration with cloud storage
  • Presentation or slideshow functionality
  • Improved file compatibility

Livedrive

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Login credentials not recognized despite being correct
  • App crashes when opening documents or files
  • Files fail to open with 'invalid account type' error
  • App freezes when accessing backed up files
  • Password reset functionality broken
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  • Constant logout after updates
  • Mobile backup notifications appear but feature unavailable
  • Video streaming fails with 'file too large' errors
  • Photo upload crashes the app
  • Music playback stops when app is closed or phone locked
  • Documents edited on PC won't open on mobile
  • File corruption during backup process
  • App incompatible with iPhone 5 screen resolution
  • Connection failures with message 'folder is empty or connection failed'
  • Verizon iPhone compatibility issues
  • Incomplete file uploads without error logging
  • App not remembering login details after update

Requested features

18 requests
  • Biometric authentication (face/fingerprint unlock)
  • Background backup service without keeping app open
  • Batch photo upload capability
  • Music player with skip, repeat, and shuffle controls
  • Playlist creation and management
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  • File sharing and email functionality from app
  • Download files to device storage
  • Thumbnail view for browsing folders
  • Full-screen image viewing without toolbar
  • Video playback with proper format support
  • Admin dashboard access in mobile app
  • Text file editor within app
  • Better search functionality
  • Backup logs to track failed files
  • Screen rotation support for videos
  • AirDrop support and iOS 7+ UI redesign
  • Storage usage display
  • Password protection for app access

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Documents Pro, Download & Edit

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription1 Month trial$1.993 Months
  • Premium Subscription$2.991 Year
None

Livedrive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Documents Pro, Download & Edit free?
Documents Pro, Download & Edit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Livedrive free?
Livedrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Documents Pro, Download & Edit or Livedrive?
Livedrive is rated higher. Documents Pro, Download & Edit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Livedrive averages 4.8 from 60 ratings.
Do Documents Pro, Download & Edit or Livedrive have ads?
Documents Pro, Download & Edit shows ads; Livedrive does not.
Which is updated more often, Documents Pro, Download & Edit or Livedrive?
Documents Pro, Download & Edit ships an update every 2 months, and Livedrive every 6 weeks. Most recently, Documents Pro, Download & Edit was updated on September 22, 2026 and Livedrive on July 28, 2026.

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