# Documents vs USB Disk Pro

The clearest difference is price: Documents at Free against USB Disk Pro's $99.99. Documents also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (626K vs 142). USB Disk Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and device support (5 vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Documents is free to download; USB Disk Pro costs $99.99 up front. Documents sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. USB Disk Pro 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 142, 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 61% of USB Disk Pro's.

Documents ships an update weekly, USB Disk Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents | USB Disk Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $99.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (626K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-file-manager/id364901807/reviews)** | [4.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-disk-pro/id412591849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **626K** | 142 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 431 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| 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:** #65 Top Grossing · Productivity, #110 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 Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-disk-pro/id412591849)

Manage and view documents on your iPhone and iPad with this powerful file manager. It offers a built-in viewer, easy file transfers via iTunes or Wi-Fi, and supports numerous cloud services. Secure your files with encryption and access them from various locations.

**Highlights:** Store and view files, Built-in document viewer, iTunes and Wi-Fi file transfers, Cloud service integration, File encryption and protection, Supports Files app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and reliable
- 👍 Great for file storage and management
- 🚀 Efficient file transfer
- 👍 Versatile file support
- 🚀 Excellent app for iPad/iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain file formats
- 🐛 Blurry document rendering
- 🐛 Unreliable cloud/network connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- App closing unexpectedly when using certain features
- Inability to open large files without crashing
- Inconsistent file handling and naming

**Requested features**

- Advanced video player controls (fast forward, slow motion, zoom)
- Basic image editing tools
- Improved file/folder organization and naming
- Integration with more cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents free?

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

### Is USB Disk Pro free?

USB Disk Pro costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Documents or USB Disk Pro?

Documents is rated higher. Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 626K ratings, while USB Disk Pro averages 4.5 from 142 ratings.

### Do Documents or USB Disk Pro have ads?

Neither Documents nor USB Disk Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Documents or USB Disk Pro?

Documents ships an update weekly, and USB Disk Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Documents was updated on September 25, 2026 and USB Disk Pro on September 23, 2026.

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