# Files HD Pro vs MBOX Reader

The clearest difference is price: MBOX Reader at Free against Files HD Pro's $4.99. MBOX Reader also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

MBOX Reader 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 MBOX Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files HD Pro | MBOX Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-hd-pro/id380641055/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **215** | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [Yevgenii Kryzhanivskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778319692) |

## What reviewers say

### Files HD Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-hd-pro/id380641055)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 👍 Intuitive file management
- 🔒 Secure browsing
- 💡 Useful for downloading media
- 👍 Great for iPad users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🐛 Download issues and errors
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Buggy browser

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


### MBOX Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbox-reader/id6787136663)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files HD Pro free?

Files HD Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is MBOX Reader free?

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

### Do Files HD Pro or MBOX Reader have ads?

Neither Files HD Pro nor MBOX Reader shows ads.

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