Comparison

Files vs Kingbox.

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

Kingbox.

This app offers robust file management, allowing you to organize, view, and share documents, videos, and images offline. It supports various file formats and includes features like password-protected decompression and background playback for media.

Highlights
  • File management (create, copy, rename, protect, export)
  • Document viewing (PDF, Office files)
  • Save and browse video, audio, and image files
  • Decompress zip/rar files (with password support)
  • Background playback and playlist creation
  • Sleep timer and playback speed control
Features
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Kingbox. is a completely free and the most advanced file management app. You can also view and share PDF documents and Office files, save videos and images. A non-stressful offline viewing is available to you anytime, anywhere. Features: -File management (Create folders/Copy/Rename/Protect/Export) -Document viewing (PDF/Office files) -Save, view and browse video/audio/image files -Save Email attachments -Copy from Camera Roll -Decompress files (zip / rar) -Decompress files with password -Output data to external device  -High security [Supported file formats (e.g.,PDF,PPT,XLS,CSV,DOC,TXT,ZIP,RAR,JPG,PNG,GIF,MP4,MP3,etc.)] -Useful Funections: -Sort files by date,file format,filename,etc. -Misoperation prevention during viewer operation -Zooming In and Out in viewer -Background playback -Create your own playlist -Sleep timer -Playback speed control Use cases: -Carry around files such as proposals and reports -Decompress files on the go -Secure management of critical files -No need to worry about monthly data usage -Never get stressed by the internet environment -Listen to music or watch movies offline -Watch videos during your flight or car ride -Organize pictures in your camera roll -Listen to music while working -Play music you can nod off to sleep to -Make your own playlist -Save your audio studying time by speed listening -Check the movement by slow playback \Download the app and try it out/

Screenshots

Files4 screens
Kingbox.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kingbox. at none against Files's 4. Kingbox. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 2). On price and device support 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. Kingbox. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kingbox. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Files's written reviews are positive against 43% of Kingbox.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files ships an update every 4 months, Kingbox. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Files versus Kingbox.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesKingbox.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB171 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHian Zin JongDOM Inc.

Customer experience

Files

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

Kingbox.

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral13.7%
Negative43.1%

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

Kingbox.

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
None

Kingbox.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kingbox. free?
Kingbox. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Files or Kingbox.?
Kingbox. is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Kingbox. averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Files or Kingbox. have ads?
Kingbox. shows ads; Files does not.
Which is updated more often, Files or Kingbox.?
Files ships an update every 4 months, and Kingbox. monthly. Most recently, Files was updated on October 2, 2026 and Kingbox. on September 30, 2026.

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