Files vs Full Screen Viewer
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
Full Screen Viewer
View PDF files and various image formats on your smartphone or tablet with a focus on essential functions for workplace efficiency. Offers smooth operation, one-handed use, and powerful magnification for detailed viewing of blueprints, documents, and photos.
- Full screen display
- One-handed operation
- View PDF and image files
- Magnify up to 100x
- Smooth zoom and page switching
- Read files from various locations
- File management and history
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Full Screen Viewer is an app for viewing PDF files and images on smartphones and tablets. For those who are actively working, the selection of tools to use is essential for improving work efficiency. This app was developed based on the views of such people, with consideration for ease of use in the actual workplace by focusing on the necessary functions rather than aiming for multiple functions. [Features] · Full screen display · Smooth operation · Can be operated with one hand · Display PDF files and multiple types of image files (JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF) · Files can be magnified up to 100x · You can zoom in to the maximum size or zoom out to the minimum size with a single drag without having to drag again and again. · You can easily switch the screen orientation between portrait and landscape by simply changing the orientation of the device to portrait or landscape. · For PDF files with multiple pages, you can move between the pages. [Use Cases] · Display blueprints (plans) Main target users: Engineers This app allows files to be magnified up to a very high magnification level, so it is ideal for viewing PDF blueprints (plans) with detailed drawings. Also, since it can be operated with one hand, you can perform other tasks at the same time with the other hand, such as writing with pen. · Display various documents Main target users: Sales staff, consultants It supports PDF files with multiple pages, so you can move between the pages. It is suitable for displaying catalogs, pamphlets, and various documents. You can move between pages and change magnification levels with smooth operations with the full screen display to view for yourself or to show customers while giving an explanation. · Super magnification of photos Main target users: Photographers Since photos can be magnified up to 100x, you can magnify photos with complex machines, crowds, and various objects to see the details. [List of Functions] · Display PDF files and images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF) · Selection of operation method You can choose from 3 types of operation methods. Operation 1 Tilt the device to move Drag the screen to zoom in/out Operation 2 Drag the screen to move Drag the screen to zoom in/out Operation 3 Drag the screen to move Pinch in/out to zoom in/out · Change the maximum magnification level · PDF page switching · Read files in various locations Photos in the photo library PDF files and images in the device (iPhone/iPad) PDF files and images in Dropbox Download and display files by entering a URL (The URL can be entered directly or with a QR code) · File management Confirm view history View history is saved without limit (deleted manually) Read and delete files viewed in the past · Share files with friends and collaborators · Switch the screen orientation (portrait/landscape display) · Lock/unlock the screen orientation *A subscription is required to be able to use all the functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Files at 4.7 against Full Screen Viewer's 3.7. Files also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 3). Full Screen Viewer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Full Screen Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Files ships an update every 4 months, Full Screen Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Files | Full Screen Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hian Zin Jong | Akane Tominaga |
Customer experience
Files
Full Screen Viewer
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
Full Screen Viewer
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
Full Screen Viewer
- One month subscription$1.991 Month
- PRO version (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- One year subscription$22.491 Year
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- PRO version (Yearly)$22.491 Year
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