Comparison

Files vs MediaFire

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

MediaFire

Easily upload, store, and access all your files, including photos, videos, and documents, from any device. Share your files securely via email, text, social media, or a direct link. Organize your digital life with ample free storage.

Highlights
  • 10 GB free storage
  • Expandable free storage up to 50 GB
  • Access files from any device
  • Secure file storage and organization
  • Easy file sharing via multiple platforms
  • Search files and folders
Features
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MediaFire lets you easily upload all your files - like your photos, videos, music, and documents - and access them from anywhere with your iPad, iPhone, or on the web. MediaFire makes it easy to share your files too! You can share with email, text, iMessage, Facebook, Twitter, or just copy a link to share anywhere! MediaFire Features: • 10 GB of space - free! • Earn up to 50 GB of free space • Keep all your important files at your fingertips. • Create and manage folders of files. • Share files on the go via email, SMS, Facebook, Twitter, Weibo, or copy and paste links. • Quickly search all your files and folders. Securely store, organize, and share all your media through your iPhone, or iPad. MediaFire keeps all your photos, videos, reading material, work docs, spreadsheets, presentations, and even your homework in your pocket, ready for you to view or share anytime.

Screenshots

Files4 screens
MediaFire2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Files at 4.7 against MediaFire's 4.2. Files also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1.2K). MediaFire's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 55%). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and MediaFire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 13K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Files's written reviews are positive against 69% of MediaFire'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, MediaFire monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Files versus MediaFire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesMediaFire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings) — better4.2 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS26.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHian Zin JongMediaFire, LLC

Customer experience

Files

All ratings12,459 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews567 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative35.6%

MediaFire

All ratings1,198 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews1,101 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative21.3%

User reviews

Files

From 13K 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

MediaFire

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and convenient
  • 💡 Generous free storage
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Reliable cloud storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Login and authentication issues
  • 🐛 Slow upload/download speeds
  • 🐛 Lack of features and functionality
  • 🐛 Outdated and not optimized for newer devices

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

MediaFire

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Corrupted or blank downloaded files
  • Crashes when trying to view certain file types
  • Inconsistent syncing and data loss issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to select and manage multiple files at once
  • Integration with other apps and cloud services
  • Offline access and file management
  • Improved media playback and viewing options
  • Better organization and sorting of files

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
1 purchases

MediaFire

One-time1
  • 1 Year 1 TB Storage, Non-renewing$49.99

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MediaFire free?
MediaFire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files or MediaFire?
Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while MediaFire averages 4.2 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Files or MediaFire have ads?
Neither Files nor MediaFire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files or MediaFire?
Files ships an update every 4 months, and MediaFire monthly. Most recently, Files was updated on October 26, 2026 and MediaFire on October 24, 2026.

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