Comparison

Files HD Pro vs VIN Decoder & Scanner App

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

Head to head
About

Files HD Pro

This app acts as a versatile file manager and web browser, allowing you to download and store documents for offline access. It supports a wide range of file types with robust viewing capabilities, cloud integration, and secure file transfer options.

Highlights
  • Tabbed web browser
  • Download manager with resume support
  • File manager with folder support
  • Dropbox integration
  • Advanced PDF viewer
  • Photo viewer with swipe navigation
  • File transfer via Wi-Fi and FTP
Features
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Files HD (formerly known as Downloads HD - Download Manager for iPad) features a Web browser that lets you save documents to your iPad so that you can work with them offline. It has a built-in file manager, with robust viewer for all iOS supported document types, powerful photo browser, advanced PDF reader, full Dropbox support, and more. FEATURES √ Tabbed browser - Provides a user experience very similar to Safari - Supports unlimited tabs - Tap and hold on a link to open it in new tab or download it - Fully featured bookmark manager - History support - Address bar auto-completion - HTTP basic authentication - Form-based authentication - Integrated Google or Yahoo! search - Ability to spoof browser's User-Agent string to display web pages like Firefox - Unified smart search field. Type a URL or search term in the unified smart search field, the browser automatically suggests the closest match to what you’re looking for. √ Download manager - Fast downloading speed - Save pages with images for offline viewing - Supports resuming of interrupted downloads reliably - Live download progress bar and speed indicator - Active downloads badge number - Add arbitrary download link - Always download with correct filename - Ability to download file of unknown size √ File manager - Folders support - Move, rename and delete files - Search by file name - Document viewer that supports .pdf, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .txt, .html, .webarchive and .rtf file formats - Extract ZIP and RAR archives - Import photos from camera roll √ Dropbox integration - Upload, download and manage files - Sync what you want, keep files on your device √ Advanced PDF viewer - Huge PDF files work flawlessly - Text search - Tap PDF links to jump across the file √ Photo viewer - Swipe to move between images in a folder - Zoom in and out with pinch gesture - Thumbnails view of all images in a folder - Ability to save images to photo album √ File transfer - iTunes USB File Sharing lets you drag and drop files between your iPad and computer - Supports HTTP and FTP protocols - Transfer files to and from computer that is in the same Wi-Fi network - Send files as email attachments √ Passcode lock √ Mobile Safari integration - Bookmarklet that lets you send links from Mobile Safari to Files HD √ Multitasking - Background downloading √ Inter-app document interchange - Other apps can save their files to Files HD (e.g. Email app can save attachments to Files HD) √ Recovery Mode - If the browser caught in an endless loop of pop-up alerts, go to the iOS built-in "Settings" app, find "Files HD Pro", turn on "Recovery Mode", then force-quit and relaunch the app. Terms of Use: https://downloadsapp.info/terms Privacy Policy: https://downloadsapp.info/privacy

About

VIN Decoder & Scanner App

Features
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Easily check vehicle details with VIN Checker, your ultimate tool for decoding Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs). Whether you’re a car buyer, mechanic, or automotive enthusiast, this app provides accurate vehicle information in just seconds. Key Features: * Scan with Camera – Simply point your camera at the VIN, and the app will automatically detect and extract the VIN from the image. * Paste from Clipboard – Have a VIN copied from another source? Quickly paste it into the app for instant results. * Auto Save History – Every scanned or entered VIN is automatically saved, allowing you to revisit previous lookups without scanning again. Never lose track of your searches! * Customizable Display – Choose which vehicle details you want to see, including model year, model, make and more. Tailor the information to fit your needs. * Fast & Reliable – Our app connects to a trusted vehicle database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date details about any car, truck, or motorcycle. Whether you’re buying a used car, verifying vehicle details, or running a quick check, VIN Checker is the perfect tool to get the information you need—fast and hassle-free! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VIN Decoder & Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VIN Decoder & Scanner App at Free against Files HD Pro's $4.99. VIN Decoder & Scanner App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (17.1 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

VIN Decoder & Scanner App is free to download; Files HD Pro costs $4.99 up front. Files HD Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VIN Decoder & Scanner App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files HD Pro ships an update every 7 months, VIN Decoder & Scanner App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Files HD Pro versus VIN Decoder & Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles HD ProVIN Decoder & Scanner App
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (215 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings215 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHian Zin JongThach Nguyen Trong

Bugs and requests

Files HD Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when opening media files
  • Fails to download files consistently
  • Loses browsing session and downloads when app is closed
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • Issues with file renaming and organization

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more video/audio formats
  • Improve file management features
  • Implement a way to resume interrupted downloads
  • Add option to adjust video playback speed
  • Improve integration with other apps (e.g. iCloud, Dropbox)

VIN Decoder & Scanner App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Files HD Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
2 purchases

VIN Decoder & Scanner App

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Files HD Pro free?
Files HD Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is VIN Decoder & Scanner App free?
VIN Decoder & Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Files HD Pro or VIN Decoder & Scanner App have ads?
Neither Files HD Pro nor VIN Decoder & Scanner App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files HD Pro or VIN Decoder & Scanner App?
Files HD Pro ships an update every 7 months, and VIN Decoder & Scanner App weekly. Most recently, Files HD Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and VIN Decoder & Scanner App on September 23, 2026.

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