Comparison

Files vs Offline Reader !

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

Offline Reader !

Save web pages with formatting and images for offline reading on your iOS device. Access your saved content anywhere, even without an internet connection. Also supports offline playback of music and videos.

Highlights
  • Save web pages for offline reading
  • Preserves formatting and images
  • Built-in browser for saving
  • Transfer files via iTunes
  • Offline music and video playback
Features
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You can now read your favorite web pages even when there is no continuous Internet connectivity. Take your favorite web pages for Offline Reading. To save a web page for Offline reading, touch the "Save Offline" icon while surfing the web using built-in browser This app allows you to save entire web pages, including formatting and images, and read them offline on your iOS devices. Transfer files through iTunes and take it where ever you go. Play Music & Videos offline.

Screenshots

Files4 screens
Offline Reader !4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Files at 4.7 against Offline Reader !'s 1.4. Files also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 23). Offline Reader !'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price and ads 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. Offline Reader ! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 12K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Files's written reviews are positive against 64% of Offline Reader !'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, Offline Reader ! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Files versus Offline Reader !: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesOffline Reader !
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better1.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB20 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHian Zin JongVijay Anand

Customer experience

Files

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

Offline Reader !

All ratings23 ratings
Positive8.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative87.0%
Written reviews322 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral8.4%
Negative27.6%

User reviews

Files

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Offline Reader !

From 23 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for offline reading
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for travel and commuting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
  • 🗑️ Lost all saved pages after updates
  • 💤 Slow and unresponsive at times
  • 📢 Intrusive ads

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

Offline Reader !

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved pages not loading properly
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to organize saved pages into folders
  • Option to rename saved pages
  • Direct integration with Safari for easier saving
  • Offline viewing of linked pages

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

Offline Reader !

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offline Reader ! free?
Offline Reader ! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Files or Offline Reader !?
Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Offline Reader ! averages 1.4 from 23 ratings.
Do Files or Offline Reader ! have ads?
Neither Files nor Offline Reader ! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files or Offline Reader !?
Files ships an update every 4 months, and Offline Reader ! every 9 days. Most recently, Files was updated on September 20, 2026 and Offline Reader ! on September 23, 2026.

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