# Documents vs USB Disk SE, File Manager

The clearest difference is ads: Documents at none against USB Disk SE, File Manager's shown. Documents also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). USB Disk SE, File Manager's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Documents sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and USB Disk SE, File Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents has 626K ratings behind it against 829, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Documents's written reviews are positive against 76% of USB Disk SE, File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Documents ships an update weekly, USB Disk SE, File Manager every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents | USB Disk SE, File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (626K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-file-manager/id364901807/reviews)** | [4.4 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-disk-se-file-manager/id370531520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **626K** | 829 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Imesart S.a.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290160983) |

## 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


### USB Disk SE, File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-disk-se-file-manager/id370531520)

This app allows you to store, view, and manage documents on your iPhone and iPad. It offers a built-in viewer, easy file transfers via iTunes, and integration with cloud storage services. Enjoy a simple interface with powerful features for organizing and accessing your files.

**Highlights:** Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box), Store and view files on iPhone/iPod, Intuitive swipe navigation, File preview with thumbnails, Copy, paste, cut, delete, and create files, Email documents, USB file transfers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USB Disk Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| USB Disk Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| USB Disk Pro Half Yearly | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| USB Disk Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💾 Easy file storage and access
- 📁 Convenient document management
- 🔍 Supports various file formats
- ⚙️ Useful for transferring files between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
- 🔒 Limited file access and editing capabilities
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🔍 Difficulty organizing files

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain file types
- Syncing issues with iTunes
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit documents within the app
- Improved file management with folders and renaming
- Support for more file types
- Wireless file transfer without iTunes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents free?

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

### Is USB Disk SE, File Manager free?

USB Disk SE, File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Documents or USB Disk SE, File Manager?

Documents is rated higher. Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 626K ratings, while USB Disk SE, File Manager averages 4.4 from 829 ratings.

### Do Documents or USB Disk SE, File Manager have ads?

USB Disk SE, File Manager shows ads; Documents does not.

### Which is updated more often, Documents or USB Disk SE, File Manager?

Documents ships an update weekly, and USB Disk SE, File Manager every 3 months. Most recently, Documents was updated on September 26, 2026 and USB Disk SE, File Manager on September 26, 2026.

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