# Documents vs AirDroid

The clearest difference is rating: Documents at 4.8 against AirDroid's 4.3. Documents also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). AirDroid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. AirDroid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents has 626K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 46% of AirDroid's.

Documents ships an update weekly, AirDroid every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents | AirDroid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (626K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-file-manager/id364901807/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airdroid-file-transfer-and-share/id1194539178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **626K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 45.8% 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 | **#71** | — |
| Size | 431 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [SAND STUDIO CORPORATION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501289782) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents

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

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Grossing · Productivity, #100 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


### AirDroid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airdroid-file-transfer-and-share/id1194539178)

This app offers a comprehensive solution for managing your devices remotely. It allows for seamless file transfers, remote control of your phone, screen mirroring, and management of messages and contacts across different platforms.

**Highlights:** File Transfer, File Management, Device Remote Control, Screen Mirroring, Camera Remote Control, Message & Call Management, Photo & Video Backup

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient file transfers
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful cross-platform connectivity
- 🚀 Seamless device syncing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and sync issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access
- 💰 Limited free features, requires paid subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Files not appearing after transfer
- Inability to scroll through photo library
- Perpetual login issues and account verification problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices and operating systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to select and transfer multiple files at once
- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Improved file transfer speed and reliability
- Expanded free plan with higher file size limits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents free?

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

### Is AirDroid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Documents or AirDroid?

Documents is rated higher. Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 626K ratings, while AirDroid averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Documents or AirDroid have ads?

AirDroid shows ads; Documents does not.

### Which is updated more often, Documents or AirDroid?

Documents ships an update weekly, and AirDroid every 3 months. Most recently, Documents was updated on September 26, 2026 and AirDroid on September 26, 2026.

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