Comparison

Files vs UClouder

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

UClouder

This app offers a seamless media playback experience, supporting various formats from local files, cloud storage, and online sources. Enjoy features like AirPlay casting and picture-in-picture for multitasking. It also includes tools for managing your cloud drives.

Highlights
  • Plays media from multiple sources
  • Supports most playback formats
  • AirPlay casting
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Cloud drive management
Features
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UClouder is a player application designed to provide an excellent playback experience. You can play resources from your photo album, media library, local files, and the internet, supporting most playback formats. Additionally, it offers AirPlay casting and a picture-in-picture feature to multitask while watching. You can also manage your drive or cloud. Come and experience it now!

Screenshots

Files4 screens
UClouder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Files at none against UClouder's shown. Files also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1). UClouder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, 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 UClouder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UClouder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files ships an update every 4 months, UClouder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Files versus UClouder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesUClouder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB285 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHian Zin Jong晓佩 李

Customer experience

Files

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

UClouder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

UClouder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

UClouder

Subscriptions1
  • monthly vip$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UClouder free?
UClouder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files or UClouder?
UClouder is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while UClouder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Files or UClouder have ads?
UClouder shows ads; Files does not.
Which is updated more often, Files or UClouder?
Files ships an update every 4 months, and UClouder every 2 days. Most recently, Files was updated on October 25, 2026 and UClouder on October 4, 2026.

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