Comparison

Documents vs BabyFile

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 is a comprehensive file manager and document editor for mobile devices. It allows users to organize, edit, convert, and annotate various file types, including PDFs, Office documents, and audio/video files. It also features transcription, scanning, and cloud integration.

Highlights
  • Edit PDFs directly
  • Convert files to PDF
  • Organize files and folders
  • Transcribe audio and video
  • Scan documents
  • Play audio and video
  • Transfer files via Wi-Fi
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

BabyFile

This app is a powerful file manager that allows you to unzip archives, transfer files wirelessly, and organize documents securely. It also functions as a reader for novels, a player for various media formats, a music player, and an office productivity tool with scanning and conversion features.

Highlights
  • Unzip Zip/RAR/7Z archives
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Secure private folders
  • AI Audiobook and reading features
  • Supports all media formats
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • GIF maker and video editing
Features
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BabyFile Pro is the ultimate AI file manager for iPhone/iPad, helping you unzip Zip/RAR/7Z, transfer files via WiFi, and organize documents securely. *Big Tech Quality* *Features | Experience | Security at Its Peak* Efficiency Enthusiasts | Students | Office Workers | Novel Lovers | Drama Fans – All Love It! ———————————— She looks like a baby, but works like a boss! ● File Management · A Revolutionary Experience • Instant file transfer between phones, tablets, and computers • Private folders + password lock for maximum security • Remote preview & control of computer files from your phone • Supports thousands of file formats – one app is all you need! • Batch operations / Smart categorization / Deep search • Local storage – say goodbye to cloud storage leaks! • ZIP/RAR/7z and 60+ archive formats instantly extracted - (Even supports split archives and Chinese passwords!) ● Novel Reading · The Ultimate Immersion • AI Audiobook + Voice & Speed Adjustment – Listen with Ease • Auto-Reading + Adjustable Speed & Mode – Hands-Free Bliss • Customizable Background | Font | Size | Spacing • Highlighting | Bookmarks | Notes – Capture Every Moment • Supports EPUB | TXT with Auto Chaptering for Multilingual -(Professional-level typesetting, rivaling premium e-readers!) ● Media Playback · Supports All Formats • Plays everything! avi / rmvb / mkv – you name it! • 3x Speed + Subtitle Switch + Audio Track Switch + Picture-in-Picture • Stream movies directly from your PC or external drive! • AirPlay & Casting – Enjoy Big-Screen Viewing! - (Snapshots and aspect ratio adjustments included!) ● Music Player · Hear What You Want • Hi-Res Audio + Floating Lyrics + Elegant Interface • Background Playback + Shuffle & Loop Modes -(Perfect for work + music therapy!) ● Office & Study · Supercharged Productivity • Scan paper docs into HD PDFs in 1 second • Easy Word-to-PDF & Image-to-PDF conversion • One-tap PDF extraction & smooth image conversion • TXT editing – perfect for quick notes! -(Scanned ID photos look sharper than print shop results!) ———————————— 【These Hidden Features Are Insane!】 [+] Flash Sale Sniper: Floating Clock [Clock] [+] One-Tap GIF Maker! [+] Extreme Image Compression – No Quality Loss! [+] Easy Grid Video Maker & Video Editing! [+] Extract BGM from Videos – Just a Tap Away! -(Too many surprises to list them all!) ———————————— ● Continuous Upgrades in 2025! Competing with big tech, crushing rivals in user experience Download now and unlock: → Cute icons, clean interface → Seamless cross-device sync between phone, tablet, and computer ———————————— 【Subscription Terms】 • Subscription period: Monthly or annual plans available • Payment: Charged to iTunes account upon purchase confirmation • Cancel auto-renewal: To cancel, go to "iTunes Store & App Store" > Click "Apple ID" > Select "View Apple ID" > Navigate to "Subscriptions" and cancel before the current period ends. • Renewal: iTunes will charge the renewal fee 24 hours before expiration, extending the subscription by one period. • Privacy Policy: https://www.cnblogs.com/babyfile/p/15369902.html • Terms of Use: https://www.cnblogs.com/babyfile/p/18718778.html ---- Contact Us ---- Official QQ Group: 714836456 Support Email: babyfile@163.com

Screenshots

Documents4 screens
BabyFile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Documents at 4.8 against BabyFile's 4.0. Documents also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (634K vs 4). BabyFile's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BabyFile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents has 634K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Documents's written reviews are positive against 92% of BabyFile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents ships an update every 6 days, BabyFile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Documents versus BabyFile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocumentsBabyFile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (634K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews91.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings634K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size410 MB76 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies Limited翔 陈

Customer experience

Documents

All ratings632,766 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews3,036 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative22.5%

BabyFile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive91.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.1%

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

BabyFile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Documents

Subscriptions12
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Documents Plus$9.991 Month
  • Documents Plus1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Documents Plus3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • 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

BabyFile

Subscriptions2
  • الاشتراك الشهري$3.991 Month
  • الاشتراك السنوي$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Documents free?
Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BabyFile free?
BabyFile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Documents or BabyFile?
Documents is rated higher. Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 634K ratings, while BabyFile averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Documents or BabyFile have ads?
BabyFile shows ads; Documents does not.
Which is updated more often, Documents or BabyFile?
Documents ships an update every 6 days, and BabyFile fortnightly. Most recently, Documents was updated on October 31, 2026 and BabyFile on October 16, 2026.

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