# Files vs Offline Reader !

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files | Offline Reader ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540/reviews)** | [1.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-reader/id411217271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [Vijay Anand](https://appshunter.io/developer/324758057) |

## 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


### Offline Reader !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-reader/id411217271)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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