Documents vs Video Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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Documents by Readdle is a super app for iPhone and iPad. It’s your all-in-one solution for working with files at home, in the office, at university, or on the go. Whether you edit, annotate, convert, listen to, or read, Documents brings everything together in one seamless experience. From books, scans, and receipts to articles, PDFs, audio, and video files, and even ZIP & RAR archives — every type of content finds its home in Documents. One app – infinite capabilities. Serving as your PDF reader, document viewer, file manager, cloud storage integrator, and music and video player, Documents replaces a dozen standalone apps with one beautifully designed, intuitive hub for all your files. Explore a wide range of features designed to help you get things done quickly and efficiently. PDF EDITOR • Edit or modify existing text directly in a PDF – just like in a Word document • Highlight and annotate important info in books using colors, text, or stickers • Sign PDF contracts on the go with e-signatures • Merge and combine multiple PDFs into one • Add, delete, and rearrange pages with a thumbnail preview • Rotate and reorder pages in PDFs FILE CONVERTER • Convert PDF, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WEBP, and more • Create PDFs from documents, photos, and images • Convert PDFs into editable formats and back • Switch between image formats in just a few taps MANAGE AND ARCHIVE FILES & FOLDERS • Organize your files and create folders to suit your needs • Use Reminders by setting a date/time to be notified about a specific file • Rename and color-tag files for quick access • Use Smart Actions and get contextual recommendations for the most relevant next step • Use Zip/Unzip and RAR extractor tools • Open Office files and eBooks with ease AI TOOLS • Transcribe audio and video to text, then edit, annotate, store in the cloud, or share — all within Documents • Use Smart Eraser to remove unwanted objects from photos SCANNER • Scan receipts, books, and documents using the built-in iOS scanning engine and save them directly in Documents AUDIO & VIDEO PLAYER • Listen to music online and offline • Watch movies imported from your computer or online sources • Access your photo and video library easily AUDIO EDITOR • Trim, cut, remove silence, edit metadata, and extract MP3 Wi-Fi FILE TRANSFER • Transfer music, videos, photos, or documents from your iPhone or iPad to a Mac or PC and vice versa with our super-fast Wi-Fi Transfer technology AUDIO & VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION • Transcribe audio and video to text instantly • Convert voice recordings to editable notes • Turn videos into clear, searchable text • Use accurate speech-to-text tools for meetings, lectures, and interviews • Export and share transcriptions anywhere IMPORT & SAVE FILES • Import from your computer, cloud, WebDAV, or nearby devices • Download files from the web browser directly into Documents • Save email attachments in one place • Save links from any external app or web browser INTEGRATE ALL CLOUD SERVICES • Work in iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and other services without downloading files • Set up two-way sync to the specific folders to automatically upload your files SEE WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR APP 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
Video Vault
Securely store and manage your private photos and videos with passcode protection. Organize files into custom folders, transfer them to your computer, and enjoy various viewing and sharing options. Premium features include unlimited access and ad removal.
- Passcode protection for videos and photos
- Subfolder and folder management
- File import from Files, camera, or library
- Support for multiple photo and video formats
- Password reset with Q&A
- Transfer files to computer
- Touch ID and dot lock support
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• Protect Video Photo with passcode Manage Folders • Support subfolders • Hide folders • Create, Cut, Copy, Delete, Rename, Search folders • Multiple folders can be handled at a time Manage Files • Add photos, videos from Files, camera or photo library • Cut, Copy, Delete, Rename, Search, Hide files Support Viewing many file formats • Photo: jpg, png, bmp, gif, tif, tiff, jpeg • Video: mov, mp4, m4v, mpv Security • You can lock any category/user with passwords • With only one password, you can easily lock or unlock any folder • With the password of the current user, you can hide or show any folder/file • The Q&A for password resetting can be added or modified optionally Communicate with computer • You can store any file you like, the importing files will be sorted automatically into 3 kinds: "Photo, Video, Audio" Metadata • File name, size, type, modify date, create date, duration Share • Send files/folders via email • Send photos via MMS • Export photos/videos to photo library • Export files/folders to computer • Multiple files/folders can be handled at a time More • Support dot lock, password lock & Touch ID • Two interface modes: Grid and Table • Photo Slide Show, support background music and transition mode • Support Pinch and Double Tap to zoom • You can slide to set the background images while recording sound and reset them for any audio file • LongPress to enter folder while editing in Grid View • Files/Folders can be transferred between users • Support continuous shooting • Support setting colorful background images for notes • Support Retina Display totally • Support sliding to view the next or previous one in “Picture, Video” functions Video Vault Premium We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: - $2.99 per week - $5.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to effects and remove advertisement. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.atlantismobileapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.atlantismobileapps.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Documents at 4.8 against Video Vault's 3.8. Documents also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 32%) and ads (none vs shown). Video Vault's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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
Both are free to download. Documents sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Video Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents has 626K ratings behind it against 389, 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 32% of Video Vault's.
Documents ships an update weekly, Video Vault every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Documents | Video Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (626K ratings) — better | 3.8 (389 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews — better | 31.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 626K — better | 389 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #69 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 431 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Readdle Technologies Limited | Nguyen Nam Giang |
Customer experience
Documents
Video Vault
User reviews
Documents
From 626K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Video Vault
From 389 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic and easy to use
- 👍 Great app with potential
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and doesn't work
- 💰 Asking to pay again after previous purchase
- 🚫 Can't download/save videos anymore
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes and missing features
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
Video Vault
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Can't restore previous purchases
- Downloading and saving videos no longer works
Requested features
3 requests- Restore previous purchase and access to downloaded videos
- Bring back ability to download, edit, and save videos
- Improve stability and reliability of the app
In-app purchases
Documents
- 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 trial$49.991 Year
- Documents Plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Documents VPN7 Days trial$89.991 Year
Video Vault
- Video Vault Premium WeekLy$2.997 Days
- Video Vault Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Video Vault Premium LifeTime$39.99









