# Files HD vs docViewer

The clearest difference is price: Files HD at Free against docViewer's $0.99. Files HD also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 38 months). docViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Files HD is free to download; docViewer costs $0.99 up front. Files HD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. docViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Files HD ships an update every 3 months, docViewer every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files HD | docViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (403 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-hd-file-manager/id383846063/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **403** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [Gianluca Natalini](https://appshunter.io/developer/348380792) |

## What reviewers say

### Files HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-hd-file-manager/id383846063)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Full Version Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure
- 💡 Useful for offline viewing
- 👍 Great browser functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🐛 Unreliable downloads
- 🔒 Security concerns (hacked email)
- 💰 Expensive full version

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add equalizer
- Restore deleted files
- Integrate with cloud storage
- Allow moving downloaded files to music/video library
- Add playlist functionality


### docViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docviewer/id929695565)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files HD free?

Files HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is docViewer free?

docViewer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Files HD or docViewer have ads?

Neither Files HD nor docViewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Files HD or docViewer?

Files HD ships an update every 3 months, and docViewer every 38 months. Most recently, Files HD was updated on September 22, 2026 and docViewer on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*