# Files vs My Documents

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Files | My Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-documents-digital-storage/id6742376703/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [Alexander Senin](https://appshunter.io/developer/697788524) |

## 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


### My Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-documents-digital-storage/id6742376703)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Tip Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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