Comparison

Documents vs Ostrich VPN

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 viewer for your mobile devices. It allows you to organize local files, extract archives, edit and sign PDFs, and convert various file formats. You can also scan documents and transcribe audio/video.

Highlights
  • File management and organization
  • ZIP and RAR archive extraction
  • PDF editing, viewing, and conversion
  • Document signing and form filling
  • File conversion and compression
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Audio and video transcription
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

Ostrich VPN

Protect your internet connection with a single tap. This app offers a secure VPN tunnel without requiring registration. Choose from multiple protocols and view server load to optimize your connection speed. Free users experience ads and daily time limits, while premium offers an ad-free experience with unlimited access.

Highlights
  • One-tap connect
  • No account required
  • Multiple protocols
  • Live server load/latency
  • Encrypts traffic on public Wi-Fi
  • No browsing activity logs
Features
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Ostrich VPN protects your connection with one tap. No registration or login required. Features: - One-tap connect, no account needed - Multiple protocols with automatic selection - Live server load and latency to help you choose a fast server - Encrypts your traffic on public Wi-Fi hotspots - We do not log your VPN browsing activity - For iPhone and iPad running iOS 15 or later Free and Premium: - Free users get daily free connection time and see ads. Watch a short video to add more time. - Premium removes ads and the daily time limit, and gives you faster, more reliable servers in more countries. Subscription: 3-DAY FREE TRIAL: Try Premium free for 3 days, then $3.99/month. The subscription renews automatically after the trial. Length and price: 1 week - $1.49, 1 month - $3.99, 1 year - $24.99. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically 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 before the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.ostrichvpn.net/doc/osi/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://www.ostrichvpn.net/doc/osi/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Documents4 screens
Ostrich VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Documents at none against Ostrich VPN's shown. Documents also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (635K vs 24K). Ostrich VPN's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 71%). On price, rating, 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 Ostrich VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Documents against 4.6 for Ostrich VPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents has 635K ratings behind it against 24K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Documents's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ostrich VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents ships an update every 6 days, Ostrich VPN every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Documents versus Ostrich VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocumentsOstrich VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (635K ratings) — better4.6 (24K ratings)
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews88.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings635K — better24K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#70 — better#169
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size418 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedGeWare Technology Limited

Customer experience

Documents

All ratings634,626 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews3,036 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative22.5%

Ostrich VPN

All ratings23,712 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews1,219 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%

User reviews

Documents

From 635K 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

Ostrich VPN

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🌎 Works well for international travel
  • 💯 Excellent performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional disconnections or slow speeds
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💸 Paid version not worth the cost

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

Ostrich VPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices or OS versions
  • Incompatibility with some apps or websites

Requested features

3 requests
  • Connect on demand feature for iOS
  • More server locations
  • Improved compatibility with older devices

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
4 purchases

Ostrich VPN

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$6.491 Month
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  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Documents free?
Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ostrich VPN free?
Ostrich VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Documents or Ostrich VPN?
Documents is rated higher. Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 635K ratings, while Ostrich VPN averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.
Do Documents or Ostrich VPN have ads?
Ostrich VPN shows ads; Documents does not.
Which is updated more often, Documents or Ostrich VPN?
Documents ships an update every 6 days, and Ostrich VPN every 5 weeks. Most recently, Documents was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ostrich VPN on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Documents or Ostrich VPN?
Documents currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Ostrich VPN at #169. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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