# Documents Reader and File Manager Pro vs FSharing

The clearest difference is rating: FSharing at 4.4 against Documents Reader and File Manager Pro's 3.2. FSharing also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (884 vs 14). Documents Reader and File Manager Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Documents Reader and File Manager Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FSharing sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FSharing holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FSharing has 884 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 76% of FSharing's.

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, FSharing weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents Reader and File Manager Pro | FSharing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-and-file-manager-pro/id355253462/reviews) | **[4.4 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **884** |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 10 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ColorfulPhone](https://appshunter.io/developer/355253465) | [Ngan Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/643152492) |

## 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


### FSharing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041)

This app is a versatile file manager for iOS that allows seamless file transfers between your device and PC/laptops without cables. It also integrates cloud storage and remote servers, offering robust file organization and playback capabilities.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfer to PC/laptops, SMB/CIFS protocol support, Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.), Remote server access (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV), Built-in music and video player, ZIP file creation and extraction, File sharing via Wi-Fi/hotspot

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Downloader | Free | one-time |
| Photo Duplicate Cleaner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Image Optimizer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Image Converter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Media Converter | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and standalone
- 🚀 Convenient file transfer via SMB
- 👍 User-friendly app with all necessary features
- 👍 Friendly and professional support
- 🚀 Excellent file sharing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors or issues with file transfers
- 💰 Paid version required for some features
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and ads
- 🐛 Inability to open certain file formats

**Reported bugs**

- Server stops unexpectedly
- Purchased features not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when transferring files

**Requested features**

- Add support for more file formats
- Improve playlist management for music
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Enhance file explorer functionality


## 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 FSharing free?

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

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

FSharing is rated higher. Documents Reader and File Manager Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while FSharing averages 4.4 from 884 ratings.

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

Neither Documents Reader and File Manager Pro nor FSharing shows ads.

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

Documents Reader and File Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, and FSharing weekly. Most recently, Documents Reader and File Manager Pro was updated on October 12, 2026 and FSharing on October 17, 2026.

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