Comparison

Files HD vs eFiles

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

Head to head
About

Files HD

This app provides a web browser to save documents for offline access, along with a robust file manager and viewer for various document types. It supports Dropbox integration, advanced PDF viewing, and secure file transfer options.

Highlights
  • Web browser with offline saving
  • Built-in file manager
  • Advanced PDF reader
  • Dropbox integration
  • Secure file transfer
  • Passcode lock
Features
Read full description

Files HD (formerly known as Downloads Lite - 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. NOTE: This app does not support downloading of audio or video content. FEATURES √ 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 √ 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 √ 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 app √ Multitasking - Background downloading √ Inter-app document interchange - Other apps can save their files to Files HD app (e.g. Email app can save attachments to Files HD app) √ 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", 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

eFiles

This app offers comprehensive file management, media playback, and private browsing. It provides robust security features like password and biometric locks, along with convenient file transfer and compression tools. Customize your experience with themes and interface arrangements.

Highlights
  • Password and biometric file protection
  • Private browsing with history management
  • Built-in media player for music and video
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth file transfer
  • ZIP and RAR compression/decompression
  • Customizable interface and themes
Features
Read full description

eFiles is the all-in-one file manager for iPhone and iPad: browse, edit, and share every file type, connect to cloud drives and network servers, and play your media — all from one fast, private app. - FILE MANAGEMENT Browse files in list or grid view. Sort by name, size, type, or date. Rename, copy, move, compress, and delete with ease. Organize with color tags and find anything instantly. Jump back into recent files with a single tap. - CLOUD & NETWORK STORAGE Connect Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive directly in the app. Access FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and SMB servers as if they were local. Transfer files wirelessly between your iPhone and computer over Wi-Fi. - PRIVATE WEB BROWSER A fast, built-in browser with multiple tabs, bookmarks, dark mode, native ad blocking, a custom user agent, and one-tap downloads straight into your files. - MEDIA PLAYER Play music and videos without leaving the app. Edit song metadata (title, album, artist, cover art), trim audio with a precise waveform editor, and auto-fetch track info from iTunes. - BUILT-IN EDITORS Text editor with syntax highlighting for 30+ programming languages Image editor — crop, rotate, filters, brightness PDF annotation — underline, notes, freehand drawing Document scanner with filters and instant PDF export - STORAGE INSIGHTS See exactly what's taking up space with a visual breakdown by category. Tap any category to manage those files instantly. - PRIVACY & SECURITY Lock the app with a passcode. Your files stay on your device — not on our servers. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just tired of juggling five different apps to manage your files, eFiles brings everything together in one place. Download eFiles today and take control of your files.

Screenshots

eFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Files HD at 66% against eFiles's 25%. Files HD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). eFiles's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Files HD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and eFiles 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

Files HD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files HD has 415 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Files HD's written reviews are positive against 25% of eFiles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files HD ships an update every 3 months, eFiles every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Files HD versus eFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles HDeFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (415 ratings) — better4.3 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings415 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB153 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHian Zin JongEyermin Colon Sanchez

Customer experience

Files HD

All ratings380 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews900 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative25.9%

eFiles

All ratings57 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Files HD

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Can't download videos anymore
  • Can't open downloaded files
  • Freezes when trying to bookmark a URL
  • Crashes on iOS 13
  • Doesn't work with iOS 11
Show 2 more
  • Slow performance, especially with large files
  • Disappearing downloaded files

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add equalizer
  • Restore deleted files
  • Integrate with cloud storage
  • Allow moving downloaded files to music/video library
  • Add playlist functionality
Show 3 more
  • Improve file management
  • Add split-screen support
  • Implement picture-in-picture

eFiles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Files HD

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Version Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

eFiles

One-time1
  • eFiles Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is Files HD free?
Files HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eFiles free?
eFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files HD or eFiles?
Files HD is rated higher. Files HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while eFiles averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.
Do Files HD or eFiles have ads?
eFiles shows ads; Files HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Files HD or eFiles?
Files HD ships an update every 3 months, and eFiles every 2 months. Most recently, Files HD was updated on October 21, 2026 and eFiles on October 20, 2026.

Other comparisons