Comparison

Documents Pro, Download & Edit vs Files

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

Files

This app provides a web browser to save documents for offline viewing on your device. It includes a robust file manager with viewers for various document types, a photo browser, PDF reader, and Dropbox integration.

Highlights
  • Web browser for offline viewing
  • Built-in file manager
  • Advanced PDF reader
  • Photo browser
  • Dropbox integration
  • File transfer via HTTP/FTP
  • Passcode lock
Features
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Files App (formerly known as Downloads Lite) features a Web browser that lets you save documents to your iPhone or iPod touch so that you can work with them offline. It has a built-in file manager, with robust viewer for all iOS supported document types, powerful photo browser, advanced PDF reader, full Dropbox support, and more. NOTE: This app does not support downloading of audio or video content. FEATURES √ Full portrait & landscape mode support √ Passcode lock √ Web browser - Provides a user experience very similar to Mobile Safari - Tabbed browsing - Tap and hold on an image to download it - Tap and hold to force download - Save web pages with images for offline viewing - Full screen mode - Bookmark manager - History support - Address bar auto-completion - HTTP basic authentication - Form-based authentication - Integrated Google or Yahoo! search - Ability to spoof browser's User-Agent string to display web pages like Firefox - Unified smart search field. Type a URL or search term in the unified smart search field, the browser automatically suggests the closest match to what you’re looking for. √ Download manager - Fast downloading speed - Supports resuming of interrupted downloads reliably - Live download progress bar and speed indicator - Active downloads badge number - Add arbitrary download link - Always download with correct filename √ File manager - Full screen document viewer that supports .pdf, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .txt, .html and .rtf file formats - Folders support - Move, rename and delete files - Search by file name - Extract RAR archives - Unzip ZIP files - Remember document scroll position - Attempt to open file of unrecognized format - Import photos from camera roll √ Dropbox integration - Upload, download and manage files - Sync what you want, keep files on your device √ Advanced PDF viewer - Huge PDF files work flawlessly - Text search - Tap PDF links to jump across the file √ Photo viewer - Tap or swipe to move between images in a folder - Zoom in and out with pinch gesture - Ability to save images to photo album - Thumbnails view √ File transfer - Supports HTTP and FTP protocols - Supports iTunes USB File Sharing - Transfer files to and from computer in Wi-Fi network - Send files as email attachments (size under 15MB) √ Mobile Safari Integration - Bookmarklet for Mobile Safari that lets you open any link in Files app √ Multitasking - Background downloading √ Inter-app document interchange - Other apps can save their files to Files app (e.g. Email app can save attachments to Files app) √ Recovery Mode - If the browser caught in an endless loop of pop-up alerts, go to the iOS built-in "Settings" app, find "Files App", turn on "Recovery Mode", then force-quit and relaunch the app. Terms of Use: https://downloadsapp.info/terms Privacy Policy: https://downloadsapp.info/privacy

Screenshots

Documents Pro, Download & Edit4 screens
Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Files at none against Documents Pro, Download & Edit's shown. Documents Pro, Download & Edit's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 55%) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and Files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 — 4.6 for Documents Pro, Download & Edit against 4.7 for Files. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Documents Pro, Download & Edit's written reviews are positive against 55% of Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents Pro, Download & Edit ships an update every 2 months, Files every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Documents Pro, Download & Edit versus Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuments Pro, Download & EditFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.7K ratings)4.7 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better55.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB56 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSavy Soda Pty LtdHian Zin Jong

Customer experience

Documents Pro, Download & Edit

All ratings4,679 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews785 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative10.2%

Files

All ratings12,459 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews569 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative35.7%

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

Files

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to collect content
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Useful for offline access
  • 🚀 Quick downloads
  • 👍 Reliable app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes/glitches
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 💰 Subscription model issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

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

Files

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when opening images/videos
  • Download links not working
  • Restore purchases not functioning
  • App not opening on iOS 13+
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching tabs

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add equalizer
  • Improve search functionality
  • Enable background downloads
  • Integrate with native Files app
  • Add playlist management options
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  • Improve video playback controls

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
4 purchases

Files

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Version Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Documents Pro, Download & Edit free?
Documents Pro, Download & Edit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Documents Pro, Download & Edit or Files?
Files is rated higher. Documents Pro, Download & Edit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Files averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.
Do Documents Pro, Download & Edit or Files have ads?
Documents Pro, Download & Edit shows ads; Files does not.
Which is updated more often, Documents Pro, Download & Edit or Files?
Documents Pro, Download & Edit ships an update every 2 months, and Files every 4 months. Most recently, Documents Pro, Download & Edit was updated on November 8, 2026 and Files on November 9, 2026.

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