# Documents Reader and File Manager Pro vs Phone Drive

The clearest difference is rating: Phone Drive at 4.7 against Documents Reader and File Manager Pro's 3.2. Phone Drive also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 14) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Documents Reader and File Manager Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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 Phone Drive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phone Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone Drive has 1.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Documents Reader and File Manager Pro's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phone Drive's.

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, Phone Drive fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents Reader and File Manager Pro | Phone Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-and-file-manager-pro/id355253462/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-drive-file-manager/id434342171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ColorfulPhone](https://appshunter.io/developer/355253465) | [Eightythree Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/431033047) |

## 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


### Phone Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-drive-file-manager/id434342171)

Transform your mobile device into a wireless flash drive and comprehensive file manager. Easily store, view, and manage local and cloud files, transferring them wirelessly to your computer via Wi-Fi. Stream media and utilize built-in tools for documents and file organization.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfers via Wi-Fi, Manage local and cloud storage, Built-in media player and document viewer, File organization and security features, Support for multiple cloud services, Create playlists and stream media

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Cloud Service Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud Service Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Reset Password | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Cloud Service Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast file transfers
- 📁 Convenient file management
- 🎵 Good audio playback
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing files

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable file transfers
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Playlist management options
- Video playback support
- Improved cloud storage integration
- Customizable file organization


## 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 Phone Drive free?

Phone Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Documents Reader and File Manager Pro or Phone Drive?

Phone Drive is rated higher. Documents Reader and File Manager Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Phone Drive averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Documents Reader and File Manager Pro or Phone Drive have ads?

Neither Documents Reader and File Manager Pro nor Phone Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Documents Reader and File Manager Pro or Phone Drive?

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Phone Drive fortnightly. Most recently, Documents Reader and File Manager Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and Phone Drive on October 26, 2026.

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