# Documents Reader and File Manager Pro vs Documents Reader+files browser

The clearest difference is ads: Documents Reader and File Manager Pro at none against Documents Reader+files browser's shown. Documents Reader and File Manager Pro also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Documents Reader and File Manager Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Documents Reader+files browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for Documents Reader and File Manager Pro against 3.1 for Documents Reader+files browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Documents Reader and File Manager Pro's written reviews are positive against 46% of Documents Reader+files browser's.

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, Documents Reader+files browser every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents Reader and File Manager Pro | Documents Reader+files browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-and-file-manager-pro/id355253462/reviews)** | [3.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-plus-files-browser/id1074662118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ColorfulPhone](https://appshunter.io/developer/355253465) | [Attribute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413734661) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents Reader and File Manager Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-and-file-manager-pro/id355253462)

Manage and view all your files on your iPhone with this comprehensive file manager. Transfer files wirelessly via WiFi, USB, or cloud services, and access network locations. Includes built-in readers and players for various document and media types.

**Highlights:** Multiple file transfer methods (WiFi, USB, cloud), Network places access, Built-in media and document readers/players, Folder password protection, Batch file operations, Wireless batch uploads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dropbox | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as described
- 🚀 Easy file transfer
- 💡 Useful for storing and accessing files on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Aggressive upselling to paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on iOS 10
- Unable to connect to SMB networks
- Inconsistent file management functionality

**Requested features**

- Add support for more file types
- Improve network connectivity and stability
- Implement better security and password protection


### Documents Reader+files browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-plus-files-browser/id1074662118)

This app allows you to download, manage, and edit various document and image file types directly on your iPhone or iPad. It includes a web browser for downloading, a file manager for organization, and advanced editors for PDFs, images, and office documents. Files can be easily shared across multiple cloud services and devices.

**Highlights:** Download DOC, PDF, XLS, TXT, IMG files, Manage files: rename, move, Zip/UnZip, Advanced PDF editor, Advanced Image editor, Edit office files (DOC, XLS, TXT), Share via WiFi, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documents Reader Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents Reader and File Manager Pro free?

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Documents Reader+files browser free?

Documents Reader+files browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Documents Reader and File Manager Pro or Documents Reader+files browser?

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro is rated higher. Documents Reader and File Manager Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Documents Reader+files browser averages 3.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do Documents Reader and File Manager Pro or Documents Reader+files browser have ads?

Documents Reader+files browser shows ads; Documents Reader and File Manager Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Documents Reader and File Manager Pro or Documents Reader+files browser?

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Documents Reader+files browser every 4 months. Most recently, Documents Reader and File Manager Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and Documents Reader+files browser on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*