Files vs Kingbox.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Web browser for offline viewing
- Built-in file manager
- Advanced PDF reader
- Photo browser
- Dropbox integration
- File transfer via HTTP/FTP
- Passcode lock
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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
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kingbox. asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Files ships an update every 4 months, Kingbox. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Files | Kingbox. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews — better | 43.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hian Zin Jong | DOM Inc. |
Customer experience
Files
Kingbox.
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
Files
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
- Full Version Upgrade$4.99
Kingbox.
No in-app purchases









