Comparison

Files HD vs Offline Reader Pro

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

Offline Reader Pro

Save web pages as PDFs for offline reading. This browser extension captures articles, blog posts, and more, allowing you to access content without an internet connection. It also supports various proxy types for enhanced browsing.

Highlights
  • Save web pages as PDFs
  • Offline reading capability
  • Supports HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS v4/v5 proxies
  • Captures text and images
  • Ideal for long articles and blog posts
Features
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Offline Reader Pro is basically a web browser with one powerful feature, it allows you to take a snapshot of the page that you are browsing in PDF format (with all texts, images, etc) and save it for later review or continue reading when you are not online. Great for long and bandwidth consuming articles, books or blog posts. Offline Reader also supports custom proxies including HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS v4 and SOCKS v5. Enjoy.

Screenshots

Offline Reader Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Files HD at 4.7 against Offline Reader Pro's 3.0. Files HD also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (403 vs 5). Offline Reader Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Offline Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files HD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files HD has 403 ratings behind it against 5, 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 57% of Offline Reader Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files HD ships an update every 3 months, Offline Reader Pro every 51 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Files HD versus Offline Reader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles HDOffline Reader Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (403 ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings403 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 51 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHian Zin JongDayana Networks Ltd

Customer experience

Files HD

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

Offline Reader Pro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

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

Offline Reader Pro

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
None

Offline Reader Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Files HD free?
Files HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offline Reader Pro free?
Offline Reader Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Files HD or Offline Reader Pro?
Files HD is rated higher. Files HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 403 ratings, while Offline Reader Pro averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Files HD or Offline Reader Pro have ads?
Neither Files HD nor Offline Reader Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files HD or Offline Reader Pro?
Files HD ships an update every 3 months, and Offline Reader Pro every 51 months. Most recently, Files HD was updated on October 9, 2026 and Offline Reader Pro on September 30, 2026.

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