Comparison

Files vs DocumentHub

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

DocumentHub

This app acts as a comprehensive file manager for mobile devices, allowing users to browse, view, edit, convert, and stream various file types. It supports numerous document formats, offers PDF tools, plays most video and audio files, and includes advanced conversion and creation features.

Highlights
  • Browse, view, edit, and convert files
  • Full EPUB reader with read-aloud
  • PDF scanning, merging, and compression
  • Built-in video and music player
  • Video and audio conversion tools
  • Connect to cloud drives and network servers
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
Features
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DocumentHub is the all-in-one file manager that turns your iPhone and iPad into a true workstation — browse, view, edit, convert, and stream every file you own. ALL YOUR FILES IN ONE PLACE • Browse local files with folders, color tags, and instant search • Multi-select to move, copy, compress, or share in bulk • Deleted files stay in Trash for 30 days — restore with one tap • Extract ZIP, RAR, and 7z archives; create ZIP archives VIEW & EDIT ANYTHING • PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote • Full EPUB reader with themes, bookmarks, highlights, and read-aloud • Plain text and Markdown editor • Photo viewer and editor with markup and crop PDF POWER TOOLS • Scan paper documents straight to PDF with your camera • Merge PDFs; reorder, rotate, and delete pages • Compress PDFs; add or remove password protection • Convert photos and Office documents to PDF — and PDF pages to images PLAY EVERY VIDEO & SONG • Built-in player for MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WEBM, FLV, and more — no conversion needed • Music player with playlists • Stream your library from Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin media servers CONVERT & CREATE • Video converter and compressor — H.264/HEVC, custom bitrate, resolution, frame rate • Trim, cut, split, and reverse videos • Extract MP3 from any video; convert between 15+ audio formats • Make custom iPhone ringtones with fade-in/out and volume normalization • Turn videos and photo bursts into GIFs • Transcribe audio to text with on-device AI — export as SRT subtitles • Edit MP3 tags: artist, album, cover art • Record voice memos and video clips CONNECT TO EVERYTHING • Cloud drives: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box • Network servers: SMB, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP — your NAS at your fingertips • Wi-Fi Transfer: move files between computer and device using any web browser, no cable needed • Built-in web browser with download manager, tabs, bookmarks, and history PRIVATE & SECURE • Lock the app with Face ID or a passcode • Your files stay on your device — no account required Download DocumentHub and carry your office, media center, and toolbox in your pocket. SUBSCRIPTION: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Files4 screens
DocumentHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DocumentHub at none against Files's 4. DocumentHub also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Files's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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. DocumentHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files ships an update every 4 months, DocumentHub every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Files versus DocumentHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesDocumentHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB164 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHian Zin JongPenghui Zhao

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

DocumentHub

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
None

DocumentHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocumentHub free?
DocumentHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Files or DocumentHub?
Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while DocumentHub averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Files or DocumentHub have ads?
Neither Files nor DocumentHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files or DocumentHub?
Files ships an update every 4 months, and DocumentHub every 3 weeks. Most recently, Files was updated on October 27, 2026 and DocumentHub on October 25, 2026.

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