# SiteSucker vs FileBrowser

The clearest difference is rating: FileBrowser at 4.7 against SiteSucker's 4.1. FileBrowser also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 49) and review sentiment (82% vs 61%). SiteSucker's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SiteSucker costs $4.99 and FileBrowser $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FileBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowser has 5.6K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of SiteSucker's written reviews are positive against 82% of FileBrowser's.

SiteSucker ships an update every 3 weeks, FileBrowser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SiteSucker | FileBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sitesucker/id346896838/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #188 | **#127** |
| Size | 3 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rick Cranisky](https://appshunter.io/developer/346896841) | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) |

## What reviewers say

### SiteSucker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sitesucker/id346896838)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app automatically downloads entire websites to your iOS device, including all linked files like images and PDFs. It preserves the original directory structure, allowing you to browse sites offline and revisit them later with saved settings.

**Highlights:** Automatic website downloading, Copies webpages, stylesheets, images, PDFs, Duplicates site's directory structure, Localizes pages for offline browsing, Saves URLs and settings for repeated downloads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✅ Works as advertised
- ✨ Downloads entire websites
- 📁 Retains original organization
- 🚀 Fast downloads

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not save videos/slideshows
- 🐛 Fails to download media
- 🚫 Does not work with paywalls/authentication
- 🐌 Slow download due to delays
- 🗜️ Large file sizes

**Reported bugs**

- SiteSucker is busy error when using deep links
- Folder name has a space before it (%20SiteSucker)
- App no longer works
- Downloaded content appears as garbled text (乱码)
- Downloaded content cannot be opened

**Requested features**

- View downloaded sites within Files app
- Resume interrupted downloads
- Support for iOS background features
- Print option
- Auto-click fake alert buttons


### FileBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Access and manage files across your home computers, network drives, and cloud storage. Upload, download, copy, and edit documents directly from your device, with built-in viewers for various file types and streaming capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect to computers, NAS, and cloud storage, Upload, download, copy, and move files, Multi-tabbed browsing and split-screen support, Edit documents in-place, Built-in viewers for documents, photos, and media, Stream movies and music with AirPlay/Chromecast, Annotate PDFs and images

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great file manager
- 🚀 Powerful and versatile
- 🔒 Secure access to files
- 💡 Excellent integration with iOS Files app
- 👍 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 SMB connection issues
- 🐛 Misleading directory caching
- 🐛 Video playback problems
- 🐛 Buggy UI changes
- 🐛 Inability to rename photos

**Reported bugs**

- Copy and paste functionality broken after update
- Inability to access iCloud files
- Crashes when accessing large files
- Thumbnails not generating properly

**Requested features**

- Add support for AV1 video codec
- Improve audio playback controls
- Implement a recycle bin/trash feature
- Add option to loop video playback
- Improve video scrubbing and seeking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SiteSucker free?

SiteSucker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FileBrowser free?

FileBrowser costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SiteSucker or FileBrowser?

FileBrowser is rated higher. SiteSucker averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while FileBrowser averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do SiteSucker or FileBrowser have ads?

Neither SiteSucker nor FileBrowser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SiteSucker or FileBrowser?

SiteSucker ships an update every 3 weeks, and FileBrowser every 5 weeks. Most recently, SiteSucker was updated on September 22, 2026 and FileBrowser on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SiteSucker or FileBrowser?

SiteSucker currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and FileBrowser at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*