Comparison

Documents vs Best VPN Proxy AppVPN

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

Head to head
About

Documents

This app acts as a comprehensive file manager, PDF editor, and document converter for mobile devices. It allows users to organize local and cloud files, edit PDFs, sign documents, and convert various file formats. Additional features include a scanner, audio transcription, and photo editing tools.

Highlights
  • File management and organization
  • PDF editing and signing
  • File conversion and compression
  • ZIP and RAR archive extraction
  • Document scanning with OCR
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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Documents by Readdle is your file manager, document viewer, PDF editor, and archive extractor for iPhone and iPad. Browse and organize your files, extract ZIP and RAR archives, edit and sign PDFs, and convert or compress anything — all from one app. FILE MANAGER - Browse, organize, and manage local files and folders in one fast file browser, rename and color-tag them for quick access - Import files from your computer, download files directly from the web browser, or work with iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and other cloud drives without downloading them ZIP & RAR ARCHIVE EXTRACTOR - Unzip and extract ZIP and RAR archives directly on your iPhone or iPad - Create new ZIP archives to compress and share multiple files at once - Compress large files and folders to save storage space PDF EDITOR, VIEWER & CONVERTER - View and read PDFs, books, and scanned documents with a fast built-in viewer - Edit or modify existing text directly inside a PDF - Highlight, add notes, and place stickers on PDFs and books - Merge multiple PDFs into one, or split, rotate, and reorder pages - Convert PDF to Word, JPG, PNG, HEIC, and other formats SIGN DOCUMENTS - Add your signature to PDF contracts and forms in seconds - Fill out forms and place text, checkmarks, and initials anywhere on a document - Store signed contracts securely and access them from any device FILE CONVERTER & COMPRESSOR - Convert between PDF, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WEBP, and more in a few taps - Compress PDFs, photos, and files to reduce size for email or upload limits - Create PDFs from photos, scans, or documents, and convert them back to editable formats SCANNER - Scan receipts, books, and documents with a built-in OCR document scanner - Save scans as searchable PDFs directly in Documents or your cloud drive ALSO INSIDE - Transcribe audio and video to text, then edit or export the transcript - Use Smart Eraser to remove unwanted objects from photos - Play music and video, and transfer files to your Mac or PC over Wi-Fi Documents is an App Store Editors' Choice winner. Read more about our terms and conditions here: https://documents.io/legal/privacy https://documents.io/legal/terms

About

Best VPN Proxy AppVPN

Secure your online activity with a single tap. This app encrypts your traffic, protects you on public Wi-Fi, and hides your IP address without requiring registration. Choose from servers worldwide or let it automatically select the best connection.

Highlights
  • One-tap connection
  • No sign-up required
  • Encrypts traffic
  • Protects on public Wi-Fi
  • Hides IP address
  • Servers worldwide
  • Flexible protocols
Features
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AppVPN protects your security and privacy with a single tap. No sign-up and no account: open the app, connect, and browse with more peace of mind on public Wi-Fi, hotspots and cellular networks. WHY APPVPN • Simple one-tap connect • Free to set up: no registration, no email • No logs of the websites you visit • No ads and no third-party analytics SDKs EXTRA PROTECTION ON PUBLIC NETWORKS • Encrypts traffic between your device and the VPN server • Protects you on unsecured Wi-Fi in hotels, cafés, airports and on campus • Hides your real IP address from the sites you visit • Works on Wi-Fi and cellular SERVERS WORLDWIDE • Reliable servers in the USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Brazil, India, Australia, Turkey, Israel, Luxembourg, France, South Korea, South Africa and Mexico • Free servers in the USA, UK, Germany and Japan • Random mode picks a server for you FLEXIBLE PROTOCOLS • AUTO chooses a protocol for you • HTTP, UDP, RUDP, HTTPS proxy, SSL proxy and Stealth options, so you can pick the fastest, most stable connection for your network • Switch protocols any time PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION • Servers reserved for subscribers • Every server location and protocol • Unlimited connections, no waiting between sessions NOTES ON OUR AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTIONS • AppVPN is free to use with limits. Subscribers also get servers reserved for them. • Our "monthly-subscription" subscription can be ordered monthly. • Our "yearly-subscription" subscription can be ordered yearly. • Your Apple Account will be charged for subscription renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings at any time, at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. If you cancel, your subscription stays active until the end of the current billing period. Terms of Use: https://www.arcnice.com/legacy/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://www.arcnice.com/legacy/privacy_policy_vpn.html

Screenshots

Documents4 screens
Best VPN Proxy AppVPN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Documents at 4.8 against Best VPN Proxy AppVPN's 4.5. Documents also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (636K vs 33K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Best VPN Proxy AppVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents has 636K ratings behind it against 33K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Documents's written reviews are positive against 61% of Best VPN Proxy AppVPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents ships an update every 6 days, Best VPN Proxy AppVPN every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Documents versus Best VPN Proxy AppVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocumentsBest VPN Proxy AppVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (636K ratings) — better4.5 (33K ratings)
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better60.6% of reviews
Number of ratings636K — better33K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#69 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size421 MB7 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedARCNICE PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Documents

All ratings635,332 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews3,038 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative22.4%

Best VPN Proxy AppVPN

All ratings32,921 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews464 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative31.5%

User reviews

Documents

From 636K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Excellent file management capabilities
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with cloud services
  • 📚 Versatile document viewer and editor
  • 🎵 Reliable offline music player
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Concerns over in-app subscription model
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and file management functionality
  • 🔋 High storage consumption
  • 🤔 Confusing changes in recent updates

Best VPN Proxy AppVPN

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 💡 Innovative features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 High data consumption
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent performance
  • 💤 Frequent disconnections

Bugs and requests

Documents

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing downloaded files and folders
  • Unreliable audio playback with skipping and pausing
  • Inability to open certain file types after updates
  • Syncing issues between local storage and cloud services

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable volume controls for audio playback
  • Improved PDF annotation tools
  • Option to expand/collapse all bookmarks in documents
  • Ability to permanently delete files
  • Faster file transfer and syncing between devices

Best VPN Proxy AppVPN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with certain apps
  • Unreliable server connections
  • Sudden disconnections

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved server selection
  • Compatibility with older devices
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Documents

Subscriptions9
  • Documents Plus1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Documents Plus3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Documents VPN3 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • Documents VPN7 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Documents Plus3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Documents VPN7 Days trial$89.991 Year
2 purchases

Best VPN Proxy AppVPN

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Documents free?
Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Best VPN Proxy AppVPN free?
Best VPN Proxy AppVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Documents or Best VPN Proxy AppVPN?
Documents is rated higher. Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 636K ratings, while Best VPN Proxy AppVPN averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.
Do Documents or Best VPN Proxy AppVPN have ads?
Neither Documents nor Best VPN Proxy AppVPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Documents or Best VPN Proxy AppVPN?
Documents ships an update every 6 days, and Best VPN Proxy AppVPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Documents was updated on November 14, 2026 and Best VPN Proxy AppVPN on November 14, 2026.

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