# FileBrowser vs Offline

The clearest difference is price: Offline at Free against FileBrowser's $7.99. Offline also leads on ratings volume (132K vs 5.6K) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). FileBrowser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Offline is free to download; FileBrowser costs $7.99 up front. Offline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. FileBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FileBrowser against 4.6 for Offline. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offline has 132K ratings behind it against 5.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of FileBrowser's written reviews are positive against 49% of Offline's.

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, Offline every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowser | Offline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545/reviews)** | [4.6 (132K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-files-browser-vpn/id1557618225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K | **132K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 48.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 70 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [SAEED ABDULLAH ALHAJRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455094301) |

## What reviewers say

### FileBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545)

Access and manage files across your home computers, network drives, and cloud storage. Upload, download, copy, and edit documents directly from your device, with built-in viewers for various file types and streaming capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect to computers, NAS, and cloud storage, Upload, download, copy, and move files, Multi-tabbed browsing and split-screen support, Edit documents in-place, Built-in viewers for documents, photos, and media, Stream movies and music with AirPlay/Chromecast, Annotate PDFs and images

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great file manager
- 🚀 Powerful and versatile
- 🔒 Secure access to files
- 💡 Excellent integration with iOS Files app
- 👍 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 SMB connection issues
- 🐛 Misleading directory caching
- 🐛 Video playback problems
- 🐛 Buggy UI changes
- 🐛 Inability to rename photos

**Reported bugs**

- Copy and paste functionality broken after update
- Inability to access iCloud files
- Crashes when accessing large files
- Thumbnails not generating properly

**Requested features**

- Add support for AV1 video codec
- Improve audio playback controls
- Implement a recycle bin/trash feature
- Add option to loop video playback
- Improve video scrubbing and seeking


### Offline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-files-browser-vpn/id1557618225)

Manage files, browse privately with a VPN, and play media offline. Features include camera search, ad-free browsing, and password protection for enhanced privacy and digital control.

**Highlights:** Private browsing with VPN, Ad-free browsing experience, Password protection for apps and folders, File downloader and manager, Offline music and video playback, Lens camera search, QR code generator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for offline listening
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast download speeds
- 🚀 Convenient for road trips/travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Downloading issues/bugs
- 🐛 Crashing/freezing issues
- 🐛 Music files disappearing
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Incorrect song titles

**Reported bugs**

- Download button not showing up
- Inability to download certain content
- Sudden deletion of downloaded files

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Playlist management features
- Background playback
- Video to audio conversion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowser free?

FileBrowser costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Offline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowser or Offline?

FileBrowser is rated higher. FileBrowser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Offline averages 4.6 from 132K ratings.

### Do FileBrowser or Offline have ads?

Offline shows ads; FileBrowser does not.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowser or Offline?

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, and Offline every 2 weeks. Most recently, FileBrowser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Offline on September 24, 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.*