Comparison

USB Disk SE, File Manager vs Documents

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

USB Disk SE, File Manager

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
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USB Disk lets you store, view and manage documents on your iPhone and iPad. It has an amazing built in document viewer and is very easy to use, with a simple and intuitive interface, yet it contains many powerful features. Drag and drop files in iTunes to transfer them to your iPhone / iPad, then view them anywhere! TUAW - "USB Disk is [...] a nicely designed one." Lifehacker - "The Best. USB Disk for iOS gives you a fast and easy way to transfer documents and images to your device." Apple - "New and Noteworthy" TOP REASONS TO BUY • Access Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and Box. • Store and view files on your iPhone / iPod. • Navigate using swipes (like Photos / iBooks app). • Thumbnails let you preview your files. • Copy, paste, cut, delete and create files. MORE FEATURES • View and download email attachments. • Full screen file viewer. • USB file transfers. • Background audio. • Slideshow with adjustable delay. • Fast scrolling, page up/down functionalities. • Email your documents. SUPPORTED FILE TYPES • PDF files. • MS Office documents. • iWork documents. • Pictures (jpg, png, gif, ...). • eBooks (pdf, ePub, html, txt, ...). • Comics (cbr, cbz, pdf, ...). • Audio files (mp3, m4a, wav,...). • Video files (m4v, mov, avi, mkv, ...). UPDATES Buy now and get free updates. SUBSCRIPTION All features listed above can be used without an in app purchase. Some advanced features require an active subscription. These include: • Open and create zip files. • Adjust the audio mixer, use shuffle and repeat. • Access the device's photos library. • Protect the access to the app or specific files and folders with lock codes. • Access WebDAV and FTP servers. You can also configure SharePoint connections. • Edit simple text files. Also annotate PDF files. • Present files on external screens. Duration and price of each subscription are displayed in our storefront. All subscription costs will be charged to your Apple ID account, starting at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. It is not possible to cancel a subscription period once you have been charged for it. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited as soon as a subscription is purchased. You can manage subscriptions and disable auto renewal by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://imesart.com/legal/terms-of-service.php

About

Documents

This app acts as a central hub for managing all your files and media on your iOS device. It offers robust features for organizing, viewing, and sharing various file types, including documents, videos, and music, all within a single, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Quick file search and organization
  • File moving, deletion, and renaming
  • Unzipping and copy-pasting
  • Support for over 100 file formats
  • Built-in web browser with private browsing
  • VLC-powered video and audio player
  • PDF reader and editor
Features
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Documents: Media File Browser is a free and secure tool that allows you to find files faster, manage them easily, and share them with others offline. It includes a plethora of useful features such as quick search, file moving, deletion, opening, and sharing, as well as renaming, unzipping, and copy-pasting. The Documents - Media File Browser also supports a variety of file formats, including music, videos, images, documents, and zip files. The ultimate iPhone and iPad app. On your iPad and iPhone, you can read, listen, watch, and annotate almost anything. Files, documents, books, and any other type of content can be found in Documents - Media File Browser. It's the iOS Finder you've been waiting for. Documents are unlike any other app on the iPhone or iPad because of their incredible attention to detail, unrivaled stability, and design. Every day, you will use it at home, at the office, at university, or on the road. Take a look at the list of things Documents allows you to do. It's an app that makes your iPad and iPhone valuable! The Documents app is the most powerful app on your iOS device. It's the central location for all your files, as it replaces a document viewer, PDF reader, read it later, music and video player, file downloader, cloud integrator, and a slew of other apps in a single elegant app. => A WEB BROWSER LIKE SAFARI WITH BOOKMARKS. - Private browsing by default. - Multiple tabs custom search engine and user-agent, favorites grid. => FILE MANAGER - Edit files and organize files in folders. - Extract ZIP archives. - Work with a doc, Xls, pdf, ppt, txt, HTML, RTF, and 100+ formats. => VIDEO PLAYER - Built-in VLC video playback engine supports almost all audio and video formats, supports up to 4 times speed playback, rich audio, and video configuration - Minimal playback interface, help high-quality entertainment, Support live broadcast of global network TV stations: M3U, M3UA, RSTP, HTTP, HLS, MMS => IMPORT and SAVE FILES - Import files from your computer - Save web pages to read them later => MANAGE FILES - Search and share files - Manage your files and create folders - Zip/ unzip, rename, sort, show file information, etc => LISTEN and WATCH - Listen to music online and offline. - Watch movies by importing them from your computer or online sources - Great and easy access to your photo library => READ AND EDIT PDFs - Open Office files and eBooks, XLS, Doc, PPT, PDF - View and mark up PDFs XLS, Doc, PPT, PDF - Manage pages in your PDFs

Screenshots

USB Disk SE, File Manager4 screens
Documents4 screens

Verdict

The call

USB Disk SE, File Manager and Documents both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of USB Disk SE, File Manager's written reviews are positive against 43% of Documents's. USB Disk SE, File Manager also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 50 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. USB Disk SE, File Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Documents sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.4 for USB Disk SE, File Manager against 4.5 for Documents. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 829 and 286 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of USB Disk SE, File Manager's written reviews are positive against 43% of Documents's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 3 months, Documents every 50 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
USB Disk SE, File Manager versus Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Disk SE, File ManagerDocuments
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (829 ratings)4.5 (286 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings829 — better286
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 50 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.Stephan Cullmann

Customer experience

USB Disk SE, File Manager

All ratings829 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews1,783 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative14.0%

Documents

All ratings286 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

USB Disk SE, File Manager

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Documents

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

USB Disk SE, File Manager

Subscriptions4
  • USB Disk Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • USB Disk Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • USB Disk Pro Half Yearly14 Days trial$19.996 Months
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  • USB Disk Pro Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Documents

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is USB Disk SE, File Manager free?
USB Disk SE, File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Documents free?
Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk SE, File Manager or Documents?
Documents is rated higher. USB Disk SE, File Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while Documents averages 4.5 from 286 ratings.
Do USB Disk SE, File Manager or Documents have ads?
Both USB Disk SE, File Manager and Documents show ads.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk SE, File Manager or Documents?
USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Documents every 50 months. Most recently, USB Disk SE, File Manager was updated on September 24, 2026 and Documents on September 20, 2026.

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