Comparison

Files vs Bolt Browser and Documents

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

Head to head
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

About

Bolt Browser and Documents

A private and secure mobile browser with built-in file management. Enjoy ad-free browsing, protect your data with biometrics, and manage documents for offline access. It also offers media playback features for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Zero-configuration ad blocking
  • Private browsing by default
  • Biometric app data security
  • Document and media import
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Picture in Picture mode
  • Offline file preview
Features
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Bolt browser is private, secure, productivity-oriented browser and file manager trusted by millions of users. It comes bundled with unique and most wanted features: - Zero-configuration ad blocking: browse with no distraction, save mobile data and battery life - Private browsing by default - Secure access to app data with biometrics - Import documents and media from Files and Photos - Adjustable playback speed and Picture in Picture (perfect for lectures) - Save documents and files for offline preview* *Some resources are unavailable due to third-party copyright restrictions.

Screenshots

Files4 screens
Bolt Browser and Documents3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bolt Browser and Documents at none against Files's 4. Bolt Browser and Documents also leads on ratings volume (226K vs 12K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bolt Browser and Documents asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Files against 4.8 for Bolt Browser and Documents. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bolt Browser and Documents has 226K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 55% and 56% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files ships an update every 4 months, Bolt Browser and Documents every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Files versus Bolt Browser and Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesBolt Browser and Documents
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings)4.8 (226K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews55.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K226K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHian Zin JongDanyil Vasilenko

Customer experience

Files

All ratings12,459 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews566 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative35.5%

Bolt Browser and Documents

All ratings226,033 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,719 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative34.3%

User reviews

Files

From 12K 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

Bolt Browser and Documents

From 226K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline music player
  • 🚀 Continuous music playback
  • 👍 Great for downloading and listening to music
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful features like sleep timer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Downloading/conversion issues after updates
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Music playback issues when phone is locked or app is minimized
  • 📢 Excessive ads and intrusive ad experience

Bugs and requests

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

Bolt Browser and Documents

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Download button/option not appearing after updates
  • Inability to download/convert videos anymore
  • App crashing on launch or during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add playlist creation and management
  • Ability to transfer downloaded content to new devices
  • Add account/cloud sync to preserve downloaded content
  • Improve music playback reliability when app is in background

In-app purchases

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
None

Bolt Browser and Documents

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bolt Browser and Documents free?
Bolt Browser and Documents is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Files or Bolt Browser and Documents?
Bolt Browser and Documents is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Bolt Browser and Documents averages 4.8 from 226K ratings.
Do Files or Bolt Browser and Documents have ads?
Bolt Browser and Documents shows ads; Files does not.
Which is updated more often, Files or Bolt Browser and Documents?
Files ships an update every 4 months, and Bolt Browser and Documents every 6 months. Most recently, Files was updated on September 20, 2026 and Bolt Browser and Documents on September 25, 2026.

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