Comparison

Files vs dManager

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

dManager

Manage your downloads with precision. This app allows you to pause, resume, and prioritize downloads, with smart network handling to prevent restarts. It also offers intelligent file renaming, error insights, and an integrated file explorer for easy access to your downloaded content.

Highlights
  • Pause and resume downloads
  • Smart network handling for uninterrupted downloads
  • Prioritized download queuing
  • Efficient multi-threading for faster downloads
  • Intelligent auto-renaming and error insights
  • Integrated file explorer
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Introducing your new go-to download manager, designed for anyone seeking enhanced management over their downloads directly from their device. Here's what makes it standout: • Precise Management: Seamlessly pause and resume downloads as needed. • Smart Network Handling: Downloads pick up right where they left off, eliminating the need to restart due to network disruptions. • Prioritized Queuing: Effortlessly adjust the download queue to set priorities, ensuring important downloads finish first. • Efficient Multi-threading: Accelerate downloads while optimizing battery consumption. But there's even more: Intelligent Auto-renaming & Error Insights: Automatically renames files and provides clear error messages for trouble-free downloading. • Integrated File Explorer: Comes with a built-in file manager and compatibility with the Files app, allowing for immediate access and preview of your downloads. • Unrestricted File Access: Downloaded files are instantly accessible without any usage restrictions. • Developer-Friendly: Includes a developer mode, enabling direct cURL command inputs for advanced download options. Transform your downloading experience with our app, where convenience meets efficiency.

Screenshots

Files4 screens
dManager3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dManager at none against Files's 4. dManager also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 359). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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. dManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Files against 4.6 for dManager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 12K ratings behind it against 359, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Files's written reviews are positive against 71% of dManager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files ships an update every 4 months, dManager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Files versus dManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesdManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better4.6 (359 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better359
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHian Zin JongRobin Wagner

Customer experience

Files

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

dManager

All ratings359 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative26.5%

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

dManager

From 359 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent engineering
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🎨 Versatile features
  • 🙏 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
  • 📂 Batch conversion limitations

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
Show 1 more
  • Improve video playback controls

dManager

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Missing download options after update

Requested features

3 requests
  • Metadata support for media files
  • CarPlay integration
  • Batch conversion for audio/video

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

dManager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dManager free?
dManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Files or dManager?
Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while dManager averages 4.6 from 359 ratings.
Do Files or dManager have ads?
dManager shows ads; Files does not.
Which is updated more often, Files or dManager?
Files ships an update every 4 months, and dManager every 3 months. Most recently, Files was updated on September 20, 2026 and dManager on September 10, 2026.

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