Comparison

Files HD vs File Manager Document Explorer

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
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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

File Manager Document Explorer

Browse, manage, and protect your files and documents on your iPhone or iPad. Organize files into folders, edit various document types, and secure your private data with a password. Supports a wide range of file formats and video playback.

Highlights
  • File and document browsing
  • Private file locking and management
  • Edit and organize files in folders
  • Extract zip archives (rar & 7z)
  • Support for 100+ document formats
  • Password protection for files
  • Import files via Wi-Fi and iTunes
Features
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File Manager browse files and documents on your iPhone, iPod or iPad like on your computer. No limits on storage, All features are free! * File Manager You can lock and manage your private file, photos, videos, text messages, voice recordings, notes, documents and other files very easily! Edit files, organize files in folders. Extract zip archives(rar & 7z). Work with doc xls pdf ppt txt html rtf and 100+ formats. Manage your files and create folders. Zip/ unzip, color tag, rename, etc. Protect everything with a Password. Import files from your computer any nearby devices any your iPhone Camera Roll. View Office files & PDF and more files. You can now play all kinds of video files rm rmve avi mp4 flv 3gp mov and more Camera Roll & WI-FI and iTunes file sharing support. This File Manager is a must have app for your iPhone and iPad! 【Pro Subscription】 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. To cancel your subscription, you can go to your iPhone/iPad/iPod's Settings> [your name] > iTunes & App Store, tap your Apple ID, tap View Apple ID, tap Subscriptions, click on 'Cancel Subsciption' for the app. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy statement:http://appmoon.lofter.com/post/1f94ec48_12c8fd044 Terms of use:https://appmoon.lofter.com/post/1f94ec48_2b4df2125

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Files HD at none against File Manager Document Explorer's shown. Files HD also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 48%) and ratings volume (403 vs 32). File Manager Document Explorer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 File Manager Document Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. 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 — 4.7 for Files HD against 4.7 for File Manager Document Explorer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files HD has 403 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Files HD's written reviews are positive against 48% of File Manager Document Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Files HD versus File Manager Document Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles HDFile Manager Document Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (403 ratings)4.7 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better47.8% of reviews
Number of ratings403 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHian Zin Jong颖欣 李

Customer experience

Files HD

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

File Manager Document Explorer

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative43.5%

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
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  • 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

File Manager Document Explorer

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
2 purchases

File Manager Document Explorer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro3 Days trial$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Folder Manager Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Files HD free?
Files HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Manager Document Explorer free?
File Manager Document Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files HD or File Manager Document Explorer?
File Manager Document Explorer is rated higher. Files HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 403 ratings, while File Manager Document Explorer averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.
Do Files HD or File Manager Document Explorer have ads?
File Manager Document Explorer shows ads; Files HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Files HD or File Manager Document Explorer?
Files HD ships an update every 3 months, and File Manager Document Explorer every 3 months. Most recently, Files HD was updated on October 9, 2026 and File Manager Document Explorer on October 13, 2026.

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