Comparison

Files vs My Documents

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

My Documents

Securely store digital copies of your important documents like passports, IDs, and bank cards. Organize them with custom fields and photos, and access them quickly when needed. Syncs across devices via iCloud for convenience.

Highlights
  • Store passports, IDs, driver's licenses, bank cards
  • Customizable fields for each document
  • Attach photos from camera or library
  • Mask sensitive information
  • Organize with custom categories
  • Quick search functionality
  • iCloud synchronization across devices
Features
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My Documents keeps your passport, ID card, driver's license, bank cards and other important papers in one place on your iPhone — with the numbers and photos you need, whenever you need them. Create a document, add the fields you want (number, issue date, issued by, expiry date, CVV, anything else) and attach photos straight from the camera or your library. Everything is sorted into categories, so the right document is always two taps away. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Store passports, IDs, driver's licenses, insurance policies, bank cards, Wi-Fi passwords and any other data • Custom fields: add, rename and reorder fields for each document • Photos of documents from the camera or the photo library, with zoom • Hide sensitive values: card numbers, CVV codes and passwords stay masked until you tap the eye • Categories with your own colors and icons • Quick search across all documents • Share a document's details or photo in one tap • iCloud sync: your documents are on all your devices and safe if you change your phone • Works on iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo No more digging through your camera roll at the bank, the airport or the doctor's office: all your documents are always at hand. FULL VERSION My Documents is free for up to 3 documents. The full version unlocks unlimited documents and categories: choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or buy it once and keep it forever. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appbysnap.tilda.ws/privacypolice

Screenshots

Files4 screens
My Documents3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Files at 55% against My Documents's 0%. Files also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (13K vs 2). My Documents's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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 My Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Files's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Documents's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files ships an update every 4 months, My Documents weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Files versus My Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesMy Documents
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHian Zin JongAlexander Senin

Customer experience

Files

All ratings12,459 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews569 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative35.7%

My Documents

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
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  • Improve video playback controls

My Documents

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
4 purchases

My Documents

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tip Developer$0.99
  • Full Version$19.99

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Documents free?
My Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files or My Documents?
Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while My Documents averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Files or My Documents have ads?
Neither Files nor My Documents shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files or My Documents?
Files ships an update every 4 months, and My Documents weekly. Most recently, Files was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Documents on October 30, 2026.

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