# Browser & File Manager vs File Manager & Documents

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager & Documents at 4.5 against Browser & File Manager's 3.3. File Manager & Documents also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 301). Browser & File Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (64% vs 52%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager & Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Browser & File Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Manager & Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Documents has 4.8K ratings behind it against 301, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Browser & File Manager's written reviews are positive against 52% of File Manager & Documents's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Browser & File Manager ships an update every 5 months, File Manager & Documents every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browser & File Manager | File Manager & Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-file-manager/id475190096/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 301 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 51 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [书穗 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/463169957) | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) |

## What reviewers say

### Browser & File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-file-manager/id475190096)

This app combines a web browser, download manager, and file manager with built-in viewers for photos and documents. It allows for offline web page saving, background downloading, archive extraction, and secure access with a passcode.

**Highlights:** Integrated web browser with multi-page support, Download manager with background downloading and resume capability, File manager with folder support and archive extraction, Photo viewer for common image formats, Document viewer for various file types, Passcode lock for secure access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works on old devices
- 💡 Supports various file types
- 🚀 Fast download speeds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Settings don't save properly
- Unable to download certain file types
- Inconsistent behavior when phone is locked

**Requested features**

- Add support for MP4 and MP3 downloads
- Improve file management and organization
- Integrate with cloud storage services


### File Manager & Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954)

Organize and manage your downloaded files and documents conveniently on your iPhone or iPad. Create folders, store files in the cloud to save space, and use the built-in browser for direct downloads. Sort files by various criteria for easy access.

**Highlights:** Manage downloads, Create folders, Cloud storage, Built-in browser, Direct downloads, Sort files

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Download issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file management capabilities
- Better integration with other apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browser & File Manager free?

Browser & File Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File Manager & Documents free?

File Manager & Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Browser & File Manager or File Manager & Documents?

File Manager & Documents is rated higher. Browser & File Manager averages 3.3 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while File Manager & Documents averages 4.5 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Browser & File Manager or File Manager & Documents have ads?

Neither Browser & File Manager nor File Manager & Documents shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Browser & File Manager or File Manager & Documents?

Browser & File Manager ships an update every 5 months, and File Manager & Documents every 4 weeks. Most recently, Browser & File Manager was updated on August 31, 2026 and File Manager & Documents on September 27, 2026.

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