# FileBrowser vs Google Chrome

The clearest difference is price: Google Chrome at Free against FileBrowser's $7.99. Google Chrome also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 5.6K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). FileBrowser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Google Chrome is free to download; FileBrowser costs $7.99 up front. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.7 for Google Chrome. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M 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 61% of Google Chrome's.

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, Google Chrome weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowser | Google Chrome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545/reviews) | [4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K | **3.9M** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 60.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 70 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## 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


### Google Chrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #35 Top Free (US App Store)

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure browsing, Google Search and Lens integration, Enhanced protection mode, Password manager, Cross-device sync, Tab groups, Autofill

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| 30 TB | $149.99 | per month |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful integration with other Google services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search results
- 💤 Slow page loading
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues and lags
- Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
- Unreliable bookmark syncing
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Customizable UI and layout options
- Improved tab management and session recovery
- Better support for extensions and add-ons
- Enhanced password management and syncing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowser free?

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

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowser or Google Chrome?

FileBrowser and Google Chrome are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.6K and 3.9M ratings respectively.

### Do FileBrowser or Google Chrome have ads?

Google Chrome shows ads; FileBrowser does not.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowser or Google Chrome?

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, and Google Chrome weekly. Most recently, FileBrowser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Google Chrome on September 24, 2026.

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