# Files vs Desktop PC Browser

The clearest difference is ads: Files at none against Desktop PC Browser's shown. Files also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 24%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Desktop PC Browser's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Desktop PC Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 13K ratings behind it against 337, 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 24% of Desktop PC Browser's.

Files ships an update every 4 months, Desktop PC Browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files | Desktop PC Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540/reviews)** | [4.4 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-pc-browser/id1523827210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 337 |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [江真 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518965183) |

## 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


### Desktop PC Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-pc-browser/id1523827210)

Browse the web with full desktop functionality on your iPhone or iPad. Easily switch between desktop and mobile versions of websites, enjoy safe browsing with biometric authentication, and save frequently visited URLs.

**Highlights:** View webpages with full desktop functionality, Switch between desktop and mobile website versions, Multiple user agent choices, Safe browsing with Touch ID/Face ID, Favorite and add common URLs, Long screenshot of webpages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PC Browser Subscription 1 | $0.99 | per month |
| PC Browser Subscription 1w | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PC Subscription 1w sale | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PC Browser Subscription 6 | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| PC Browser Subscription 6 sale | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| PC Browser Subscription 12 | $4.99 | per year |
| PC Subscription 12 sale | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as advertised
- 👍 Useful for watching things
- 👍 Ads not intrusive (one review)

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive ads
- 💸 Overpriced subscription
- 🚫 Unusable with ads
- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Not secure

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't open other apps
- Site errors on mobile
- Google sign-in blocked
- Ads appear after one use
- App crashes/doesn't work

**Requested features**

- More desktop features
- Allow landscape mode
- More affordable pricing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files free?

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

### Is Desktop PC Browser free?

Desktop PC Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Files or Desktop PC Browser?

Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Desktop PC Browser averages 4.4 from 337 ratings.

### Do Files or Desktop PC Browser have ads?

Desktop PC Browser shows ads; Files does not.

### Which is updated more often, Files or Desktop PC Browser?

Files ships an update every 4 months, and Desktop PC Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Files was updated on October 23, 2026 and Desktop PC Browser on October 19, 2026.

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