Comparison

Files HD vs Splitter

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

Splitter

Features
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Splitter is the simplest, most beautiful way to save your favorite videos and keep them organized in one place. Just copy a video link, press and hold the button, and Splitter saves the video to your personal library — fast. No clutter, no confusing menus, no account required. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • One-tap simplicity — press and hold to save, that's it • Auto-save to your gallery — turn it on and every video lands in your camera roll automatically • Lightning-fast saving with a clean progress view • Built-in player — watch your saved videos right inside the app • Organize with ease — rename, share, or delete any video in a tap • A premium, modern design that's a joy to use • Private by design — your videos stay on your device MANAGE YOUR LIBRARY Everything you save lives in your Videos tab. Rename clips so they're easy to find, share them with friends, save them to your gallery, or remove the ones you no longer need. SPLITTER PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience and to support future updates: • Remove all ads • Support ongoing development • Priority access to new features Premium is available as a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • A monthly subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free period is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://splitter.smmoll.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://splitter.smmoll.com/privacy.html IMPORTANT Splitter is a personal tool for saving and organizing videos you own or have the right to use. Please respect the rights of content owners and only save content you are permitted to. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@smmoll.com

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Files HD at none against Splitter's shown. Splitter's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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 Splitter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files HD ships an update every 3 months, Splitter daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Files HD versus Splitter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles HDSplitter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (418 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings418 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHian Zin JongSemih Malkoc

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

Splitter

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
3 purchases

Splitter

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Months$2.493 Months
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Files HD free?
Files HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splitter free?
Splitter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Files HD or Splitter have ads?
Splitter shows ads; Files HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Files HD or Splitter?
Files HD ships an update every 3 months, and Splitter daily. Most recently, Files HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Splitter on October 25, 2026.

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