Comparison

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro vs Glazr File Manager Pro

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

Glazr File Manager Pro

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Glazr File Manager + is your all-in-one toolbox for managing files, cleaning storage, sharing over Wi-Fi, and chatting with friends on the same network – with built-in mini-games for fun breaks. All your files, nicely organized • Browse internal storage and folders with a clean, modern file explorer • View files by type: images, videos, audio, documents, APKs and more • Use instant search to find any file in seconds Free up space with the Storage Cleanup Tool • Detect large files, old files and duplicates automatically • Review results in smart tabs and delete safely • Quickly reclaim precious storage without hunting manually Share files across phones and PC • Send and receive files between devices on the same Wi-Fi • Works across phones and other platforms that support Glazr • Transfer files to your computer over the local network Glazr Chat – local messenger with games • Create or join rooms on your local network • Chat with friends while sharing files • Play Tic-Tac-Toe and Connect Four right inside the chat for quick, casual fun Powerful media viewers & tools • Built-in image viewer, video player, audio player and PDF viewer • Take quick notes and edit text files directly inside the app • Open and manage archive files for better productivity Customization & help when you need it • Light, dark and system themes with accent colors • Option to show or hide hidden files • A full Help Center with tips, tricks, FAQs and troubleshooting cards • Support & Feedback section with Help, Share App and Rate App shortcuts Made for everyone • Simple onboarding that highlights key features (search, cleanup, chat games) • Fully localized interface: English, Arabic, French, German Glazr File Manager + helps you manage, clean, share and enjoy your files – all from one beautiful app.

Screenshots

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro4 screens
Glazr File Manager Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glazr File Manager Pro at none against Documents Reader and File Manager Pro's 3. Glazr File Manager Pro also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Documents Reader and File Manager Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price and device support 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. Glazr File Manager Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, Glazr File Manager Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Documents Reader and File Manager Pro versus Glazr File Manager Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuments Reader and File Manager ProGlazr File Manager Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColorfulPhoneIbrahim Amer

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

Glazr File Manager Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Glazr File Manager Pro

No in-app purchases

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 Glazr File Manager Pro free?
Glazr File Manager Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Documents Reader and File Manager Pro or Glazr File Manager Pro have ads?
Glazr File Manager Pro shows ads; Documents Reader and File Manager Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Documents Reader and File Manager Pro or Glazr File Manager Pro?
Documents Reader and File Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Glazr File Manager Pro every 10 days. Most recently, Documents Reader and File Manager Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and Glazr File Manager Pro on October 7, 2026.

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