Comparison

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro vs Phone Drive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro

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
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√ Top 10 Apps in multiple countries for a long time! √ Featured as "What's Hot" and "New & Noteworthy" in dozens of countries! Do you find it frustrating not being able to use your iPhone to freely transfer files? Would you like to be able to view your documents and pictures more easily? Are there some files you’d prefer to keep private? Do you want to upload videos or music to your iPhone via WIFI? iFileExplorer can help you solve these problems! It can transform your iPhone into a file manager, enabling you to view all your files on your iPhone! Key Features: - Multiple transfer methods available! Not only can you transfer files via WiFi and USB, but you can get files exchanged with Dropbox, iDisk(MobileMe), GoogleDocs, myDisk, etc. - Network places access via WiFi (WinXP, Win7, Mac) - No client necessary, no OS limit! When transferring files using WiFi, there’s no need to install any client on your desktop computer, all you need to upload or download is a browser. - Supports wireless batch uploads. - You can uncompress the compressed email attachments. - Built-in video and audio player, with auto resume function (plays media from where you quit your previous session). - Built-in multiple document readers that let you pick up where you left off last time. - Built-in special use TXT reader, specifically designed for reading txt novels over a long period of time! - Built-in dedicated photo viewer, allowing you to browse easily through your favorite snaps. - Manipulate remote files as if they were local. Multiple online virtual disks like Dropbox, iDisk(MobileMe), GoogleDocs, and standard WebDAV servers are supported. - Supports folder creation, and also allows you to designate an access password for each folder. - Files can be compressed and uncompressed. - You can work with multiple files at any one time, perform batch deletions, copy, paste, compression, uploads etc. - Allows files to be sent as email attachments. - Any photos you take or text you input can be directly saved as files. - Your 20 most recently visited files are listed on the main interface, allowing quick access (files stored in encrypted folders do not appear in the list). - Opening methods for most file formats can be exchanged with other applications, e.g. you can open the email attachments, or use other applications to open files in iFileExplorer. - Use of Wireless Upload can reduce use of USB charger and thus protect the lithium battery. - iFileExplorer can directly open the following file types: (other unsupported formats can still be stored or transferred to other software to be opened) Video: AVI, RMVB, FLV, WMV, MP4, MPV, M4V, 3GP, MOV, ASF ... Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, CAF ... Document: PDF, RTF / RTFD, DOC / DOCX, XLS / XLSX, PPT / PPTX, CSV, CHM ... Text: HTM / HTML, TXT ... Picture: JPG / JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, BMP, TGA ...

About

Phone Drive

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
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Move files between your iPhone, iPad and computer over Wi-Fi, then keep them organized in Phone Drive. Store documents, view PDFs, play music and manage local files alongside your connected cloud accounts. TRANSFER FILES TO PC OR MAC Connect your iPhone or iPad and computer to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the address shown in Phone Drive in your computer's web browser to upload or download files. No USB cable or separate desktop app is needed for browser transfers. KEEP FILES ORGANIZED Create folders for work, study and everyday life. Copy, move, rename, delete and share files. Create ZIP archives or unzip received files, and keep the documents you need stored in Phone Drive for offline access. VIEW DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS Read PDFs and preview supported Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers and Keynote files. View images and text files in the app. Edit plain text and source code with the built-in text editor. PLAY YOUR MUSIC AND VIDEOS Listen to your own music with playlists, shuffle, repeat and background playback. Watch supported videos or stream compatible media from connected cloud services. CONNECT YOUR CLOUD STORAGE Access supported Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, iCloud Drive and Yandex Disk accounts, plus FTP and WebDAV servers. Manage files across connected locations from the same app. ADD A PASSCODE Restrict access to Phone Drive with a passcode and unlock with Face ID or Touch ID on supported devices. FILES FOR WORK AND EVERYDAY LIFE Bring a presentation to a meeting, carry PDFs for a trip, or move photos and music from your computer to your phone. Import photos from your library and keep related files together in folders. Phone Drive is free to download. Some features, including cloud connections and device-to-device sharing, require in-app purchases. Check the options available in the app. For local Wi-Fi transfers, keep Phone Drive open and your device awake until the transfer finishes. Cloud services require an internet connection and a supported account. Learn more: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive Privacy Policy: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/terms

Screenshots

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro4 screens
Phone Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Documents Reader and File Manager Pro versus Phone Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuments Reader and File Manager ProPhone Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (14 ratings)4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews73.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings141.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB131 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperColorfulPhoneEightythree Technology

Customer experience

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral21.4%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews784 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative19.1%

Phone Drive

All ratings1,815 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews882 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.2%

User reviews

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro

From 14 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Phone Drive

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on iOS 10
  • Unable to connect to SMB networks
  • Inconsistent file management functionality

Requested features

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

Phone Drive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Unreliable file transfers
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Playlist management options
  • Video playback support
  • Improved cloud storage integration
  • Customizable file organization

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro

One-time3
  • 10 Coins$0.99
  • Dropbox$1.99
  • Upgrade to Full Version$3.99
5 purchases

Phone Drive

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Cloud Service Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud Service Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • Reset Password$1.99
  • Upgrade to Full Version$4.99
  • Premium Cloud Service Lifetime$49.99

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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