# Documents vs Resilio Sync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Resilio Sync at none against Documents's 15. Resilio Sync also leads on iOS requirement (11 vs 16.0). Documents's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Documents sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Resilio Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents has 626K ratings behind it against 844, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Documents's written reviews are positive against 78% of Resilio Sync's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Documents ships an update weekly, Resilio Sync every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents | Resilio Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (626K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-file-manager/id364901807/reviews)** | [4.5 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resilio-sync/id1126282325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **626K** | 844 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 431 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Resilio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126282324) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-file-manager/id364901807)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Productivity, #104 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documents Plus | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Documents Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $12.49 | per month |
| Documents VPN | $12.49 | per month |
| Documents VPN | $12.49 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Documents Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Documents VPN | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Resilio Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resilio-sync/id1126282325)

Securely transfer files and back up photos between your devices without using third-party servers. Enjoy unlimited storage and speed, with direct peer-to-peer transfers for privacy and efficiency. Supports all file types across various platforms.

**Highlights:** Private cloud creation, Secure direct file transfers, Unlimited storage and speed, Automatic camera backup, Cross-platform device support, Selective file syncing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable syncing
- 🔒 Secure private cloud solution
- 👍 Seamless cross-platform integration
- 💡 Selective sync for efficient storage management
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Lack of background sync on iOS
- 👎 Limited file management features within the app
- 👎 Outdated iOS integration, not optimized for newer versions

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues after iOS updates
- Inconsistent behavior when removing folders
- Camera roll backup not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved iOS integration with Files app
- Background sync for camera roll backup
- Built-in media player and gallery view
- Ability to select and move multiple files at once


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents free?

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

### Is Resilio Sync free?

Resilio Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Documents or Resilio Sync?

Documents is rated higher. Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 626K ratings, while Resilio Sync averages 4.5 from 844 ratings.

### Do Documents or Resilio Sync have ads?

Resilio Sync shows ads; Documents does not.

### Which is updated more often, Documents or Resilio Sync?

Documents ships an update weekly, and Resilio Sync every 3 months. Most recently, Documents was updated on September 25, 2026 and Resilio Sync on September 20, 2026.

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