Comparison

FileXChange vs Documents Reader+files browser

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

Head to head
About

FileXChange

Manage and share files across devices and cloud services. This app allows you to view, transfer, and organize various file types, including documents, media, and images, with features like wireless sharing and password protection.

Highlights
  • Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, iCloud, OneDrive)
  • Background file transfers
  • Virtual USB drive via Wi-Fi
  • Wireless iOS file sharing without internet
  • File compression and decompression (ZIP)
  • Password protection for documents
  • Support for viewing multiple file formats
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FileXChange is a powerful file manager and browser for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Bring with you and read virtually any file, anywhere: documents, pdf's, pictures, songs, videos. With all the major Cloud services, in one app only ! ************************** With FileXChange, you can always bring with you ANY file and document to share with other iOS devices, Mac's, PC's and other smartphones. CAUTION: Music, video and other iTunes content: you can not, for commercial reasons and copyrights, access with FileXChange your iTunes library to transfer files to and from iTunes. FileXChange can anyway be used with files of other source, including music, videos and more. FileXChange features: ** CLOUD SERVICES: FileXChange supports major services on the cloud for managing files on the move: - Dropbox - Google Drive - Box - iCloud - OneDrive ** BACKGROUND FILE TRANSFER FOR Dropbox, Box, Google Drive Launch transfer and forget. You can start the transfer and then close FileXChange: come back later and see for result. No need to wait until the file has been transferred. FileXChange takes care of everything without having to stay active. ** VIRTUAL USB DRIVE: with FileXChange your iPhone or iPad becomes a flash memory where you can transfer and read files from any device, Mac, PC, smartphone, whatever, using the Wi-Fi, only with a simple Internet browser. ** WIRELESS iOS FILE SHARING WITHOUT INTERNET: you can share files between your iPhone or iPad, with other iOS devices, using the device Wi-Fi, whether you have or not an Internet connection. You think to your files and contents: FileXChange does the rest! ** COPY, CUT, DELETE AND ZIP FILES: you can move, delete, zip and unzip files and folders ** FOLDERS ADD: you may add folders and manage files ** FILE DISPLAY: FileXChange allows you to view and play the most important file formats, including: ■ Text (.doc, .docx, .rtf, and more) ■ PDF (.pdf) ■ Excel (.xls, .xlsx) ■ Powerpoint (.ppt) ■ Keynote (.key) ■ Numbers (.numbers) ■ Pages (.pages) ■ Main image formats (.png, .jpg, and more) ■ Main audio formats (.mp3, .wav, .aif, and more) ■ Major video formats (.mov, .m4v, and more) ** ONLINE HELP AND SAMPLE VIDEOS now easier to use due to sample videos and a useful quick guide you find embedded in the app. ** MULTIPLE SELECTIONS: you can select multiple files for zip or delete. ** SHARE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA ROLL: With FileXChange you can get the photos taken with your device, enter them in the "Pictures" folder and share them with other devices ** ZIP, UNZIP, E-MAIL: FileXChange can compress, decompress and email individual files or entire folders. ** USB FILE SHARING: to exchange large files you may take advantage of the iTunes program on your desktop by connecting your iOS device via the USB cable and saving files to and from your desktop in the FileXChange filesystem. ** PASSWORD PROTECTION: to maintain the confidentiality of your documents, FileXChange provides for password protection. ********* PRESS “FIleXChange is the new application to manage and exchange files on your iPhone, iPodTouch and iPad. With a single click, you can send any type of file towards other devices of any type“ Daily iPhone Blog 23/05/2011” FileXChange: SHARE YOUR FILES THE EASY WAY

About

Documents Reader+files browser

This app allows you to download, manage, and edit various document and image file types directly on your iPhone or iPad. It includes a web browser for downloading, a file manager for organization, and advanced editors for PDFs, images, and office documents. Files can be easily shared across multiple cloud services and devices.

Highlights
  • Download DOC, PDF, XLS, TXT, IMG files
  • Manage files: rename, move, Zip/UnZip
  • Advanced PDF editor
  • Advanced Image editor
  • Edit office files (DOC, XLS, TXT)
  • Share via WiFi, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive
Features
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Doc Reader – instant files downloader and reader for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch: - Download files: DOC, XLS, PDF, TXT, IMG, PNG, JPEG and more - Manage files: rename, move, Zip / UnZip, delete - Advanced PDF editor - Advanced Image Editor - Edit office files: DOC, XLS, TXT - Share files: iTunes, WiFi, iCloud, DropBox, Google Drive, Evernote, Box Web Browser - browse and download all types of documents in a single tap - supported formats: DOC, XLS, PDF, TXT, IMG, PNG, JPEG and more - supported download features: pause, restart, cancel - download status: percentage, time File Manager - create folders - rename files and folders - move to folder feature - Zip / UnZip files - delete files or folders - documents slide menu Sharing - WiFi sharing - MultiCloud suport: iCloud, DropBox, Evernote, Box, Google Drive - Open In feature - iTunes sharing Editor - Advanced PDF editor: underline, draw, add text, delete text - Advanced Image editor: insert stickers and text, crop and change image orientation, tilt shift feature and more - DOC, TXT, RTF text editor - xls, doc, png, jpg, txt, rtf preview We are glad to hear ideas from you! Please use the feedback form in Settings menu for all your suggestions and issues.

Screenshots

FileXChange4 screens
Documents Reader+files browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FileXChange at none against Documents Reader+files browser's shown. FileXChange also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (3.4 vs 3.1). Documents Reader+files browser's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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. FileXChange sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Documents Reader+files browser 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

FileXChange holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of FileXChange's written reviews are positive against 46% of Documents Reader+files browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileXChange ships an update every 6 weeks, Documents Reader+files browser every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FileXChange versus Documents Reader+files browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileXChangeDocuments Reader+files browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings) — better3.1 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews — better46.0% of reviews
Number of ratings728 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB111 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperiStArtAppAttribute

Customer experience

FileXChange

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative46.8%

Documents Reader+files browser

All ratings28 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FileXChange

One-time1
  • the upgrade to the full version$5.99
1 purchases

Documents Reader+files browser

One-time1
  • Documents Reader Pro$4.99

Questions

Is FileXChange free?
FileXChange is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Documents Reader+files browser free?
Documents Reader+files browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FileXChange or Documents Reader+files browser?
FileXChange is rated higher. FileXChange averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Documents Reader+files browser averages 3.1 from 28 ratings.
Do FileXChange or Documents Reader+files browser have ads?
Documents Reader+files browser shows ads; FileXChange does not.
Which is updated more often, FileXChange or Documents Reader+files browser?
FileXChange ships an update every 6 weeks, and Documents Reader+files browser every 4 months. Most recently, FileXChange was updated on October 17, 2026 and Documents Reader+files browser on October 14, 2026.

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