# Documents vs DriveHQ File Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Documents at 4.8 against DriveHQ File Manager's 4.1. Documents also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (626K vs 9). DriveHQ File Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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 DriveHQ File Manager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents has 626K ratings behind it against 9, 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 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's.

Documents ships an update weekly, DriveHQ File Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents | DriveHQ File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (626K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-file-manager/id364901807/reviews)** | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivehq-file-manager/id467056335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **626K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 431 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Drive Headquarters, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/467056338) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Productivity, #104 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


### DriveHQ File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivehq-file-manager/id467056335)

Manage your cloud files with this comprehensive storage solution. Upload, download, sync, and share files securely across devices. Offers direct editing of cloud documents and encrypted folders for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Cloud file storage and management, Upload, download, and sync files, Secure folder sharing with access control, Direct cloud file editing, Encrypted folders for privacy, Integration with iOS Files app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Cloud 8GB (+5GB FREE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Personal Cloud 16GB(+5GB FREE) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Personal Basic Cloud Service | $4.99 | one-time |
| month premium Cloud IT service with 10GB storage space | $12.99 | one-time |
| Enterprise 15GB + 4 sub-users | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1-year Personal Cloud Service | $47.99 | one-time |
| Enterprise Ultimate 21 Users | $159.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents free?

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

### Is DriveHQ File Manager free?

DriveHQ File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Documents or DriveHQ File Manager?

Documents is rated higher. Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 626K ratings, while DriveHQ File Manager averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do Documents or DriveHQ File Manager have ads?

Neither Documents nor DriveHQ File Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Documents or DriveHQ File Manager?

Documents ships an update weekly, and DriveHQ File Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Documents was updated on September 25, 2026 and DriveHQ File Manager on June 1, 2026.

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