# FileBrowserGO vs Documents Reader+files browser

The clearest difference is rating: FileBrowserGO at 4.4 against Documents Reader+files browser's 3.1. FileBrowserGO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Documents Reader+files browser's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileBrowserGO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Documents Reader+files browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileBrowserGO holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowserGO has 700 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 47% and 46% positive.

FileBrowserGO ships an update monthly, Documents Reader+files browser every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowserGO | Documents Reader+files browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (700 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowsergo-file-manager/id335493278/reviews)** | [3.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-plus-files-browser/id1074662118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **700** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [Attribute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413734661) |

## What reviewers say

### FileBrowserGO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowsergo-file-manager/id335493278)

Access and manage files across your computers, network drives, and cloud storage from your iOS device. Organize, edit, and share files with features like multi-tabbed browsing, in-place editing, and media streaming.

**Highlights:** Connect to computers, NAS, and cloud storage, Multi-tabbed browsing and split-screen support, Edit files in-place from network locations, Stream media with AirPlay and Chromecast, View and annotate PDFs and images, Automatic folder syncing and backup, Create custom file operation tasks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 Monthly | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient file management
- 🔒 Secure access to network drives
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Seamless integration with cloud storage
- 👍 Helpful and responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain file types
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Buggy behavior after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections from network drives
- Inability to access certain folders on network shares
- Thumbnails not loading for some file types
- Crashes when trying to open large files

**Requested features**

- Ability to move and copy multiple files at once
- Improved photo and video browsing experience
- Support for more video and audio codecs
- Integration with iOS Files app
- Automatic file upload/sync to cloud storage


### Documents Reader+files browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-plus-files-browser/id1074662118)

This app allows you to download, manage, and edit various document and image file types directly on your iPhone or iPad. It includes a web browser for downloading, a file manager for organization, and advanced editors for PDFs, images, and office documents. Files can be easily shared across multiple cloud services and devices.

**Highlights:** Download DOC, PDF, XLS, TXT, IMG files, Manage files: rename, move, Zip/UnZip, Advanced PDF editor, Advanced Image editor, Edit office files (DOC, XLS, TXT), Share via WiFi, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documents Reader Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowserGO free?

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

### Is Documents Reader+files browser free?

Documents Reader+files browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowserGO or Documents Reader+files browser?

FileBrowserGO is rated higher. FileBrowserGO averages 4.4 out of 5 from 700 ratings, while Documents Reader+files browser averages 3.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do FileBrowserGO or Documents Reader+files browser have ads?

Documents Reader+files browser shows ads; FileBrowserGO does not.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowserGO or Documents Reader+files browser?

FileBrowserGO ships an update monthly, and Documents Reader+files browser every 4 months. Most recently, FileBrowserGO was updated on September 22, 2026 and Documents Reader+files browser on August 19, 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.*