Comparison

Files vs AVDocuments

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

AVDocuments

Manage all your media files with this app, including a secure private storage option. It supports importing from cloud services, photo libraries, and the web, and includes a media player and image editor.

Highlights
  • Secure Safe Box for private files
  • Import from cloud services
  • Import from photo library
  • Web file import
  • Integrated media player
  • Image editor
Features
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AVDocuments is a media file manager for all your media files with a safe box feature which allow you to save and store your files in private location. its allow you to import all your media files, good player for music and video, access to cloud files like google drive, DropBox, OneDrive. using a web browser to download your files. import your photo and videos from camera roll and edit them with a cool image editor in the app. AVDocuments features: + Add your files to Safe Box and protect them by password + Import files from your clouds (google drive, DropBox, OneDrive) + Import files from your photo library + Import files from other apps like Telegram, WhatsApp,... + Import files from the Web + Share files with friends + Connect all cloud services to Documents and access your personal and business files anytime + Listen to music online and offline + Watch movies by importing them from your phone or other sources

Screenshots

Files4 screens
AVDocuments4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Files at 55% against AVDocuments's 0%. Files also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (12K vs 11). AVDocuments's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and AVDocuments sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 12K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Files's written reviews are positive against 0% of AVDocuments's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files ships an update every 4 months, AVDocuments every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Files versus AVDocuments: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesAVDocuments
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better3.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB90 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHian Zin JongMohammad Jabbari

Customer experience

Files

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

AVDocuments

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 1 more
  • Improve video playback controls

AVDocuments

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

AVDocuments

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads in app$3.99

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AVDocuments free?
AVDocuments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files or AVDocuments?
Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while AVDocuments averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Files or AVDocuments have ads?
Neither Files nor AVDocuments shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files or AVDocuments?
Files ships an update every 4 months, and AVDocuments every 10 days. Most recently, Files was updated on October 3, 2026 and AVDocuments on September 21, 2026.

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