# Files vs Full Screen Viewer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files | Full Screen Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-viewer/id1520967271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [Akane Tominaga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520967273) |

## What reviewers say

### Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Full Version Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to collect content
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful for offline access
- 🚀 Quick downloads
- 👍 Reliable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/glitches
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💰 Subscription model issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add equalizer
- Improve search functionality
- Enable background downloads
- Integrate with native Files app
- Add playlist management options


### Full Screen Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-viewer/id1520967271)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO version (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| One year subscription | $22.49 | per year |
| PRO version (Yearly) | $22.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files free?

Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Full Screen Viewer free?

Full Screen Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Files or Full Screen Viewer?

Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Full Screen Viewer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Files or Full Screen Viewer have ads?

Full Screen Viewer shows ads; Files does not.

### Which is updated more often, Files or Full Screen Viewer?

Files ships an update every 4 months, and Full Screen Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, Files was updated on September 26, 2026 and Full Screen Viewer on June 4, 2026.

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