# Documents vs FileMaster

The clearest difference is ads: Documents at none against FileMaster's shown. Documents also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). FileMaster's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and FileMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 628K ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Documents's written reviews are positive against 81% of FileMaster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Documents ships an update every 6 days, FileMaster every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents | FileMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (628K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-file-manager/id364901807/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-privacy-protection/id582219355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **628K** | 4.9K |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 431 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Shenzhen Youmi Information Technology Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/463991539) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Productivity, #105 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


### FileMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-privacy-protection/id582219355)

Manage, view, and play all your files securely on your iOS device. Transfer files from your computer, protect them with passwords, and access them remotely. Supports a wide range of media and document formats.

**Highlights:** File management (copy, cut, paste, delete), Password protection for app and folders, Remote file access, Media playback (video/audio), Document viewing (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.), Cloud storage integration, File transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ADS free | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 🔒 Secure file storage
- 💡 Versatile file support
- 🎨 Intuitive organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 💸 Aggressive advertising
- 🔍 Difficult navigation
- 🔌 Unreliable download/transfer functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Locked out of account due to password issues
- Inability to download certain file types
- Inconsistent browser performance

**Requested features**

- Improved cloud storage integration
- Enhanced music player functionality
- Drag-and-drop file management
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents free?

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

### Is FileMaster free?

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

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

Documents is rated higher. Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 628K ratings, while FileMaster averages 4.4 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Documents or FileMaster have ads?

FileMaster shows ads; Documents does not.

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

Documents ships an update every 6 days, and FileMaster every 3 months. Most recently, Documents was updated on September 29, 2026 and FileMaster on September 29, 2026.

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