# Browser & File Manager vs Offline

The clearest difference is rating: Offline at 4.6 against Browser & File Manager's 3.3. Offline also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (138K vs 298). Browser & File Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Offline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Browser & File Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Offline holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offline has 138K ratings behind it against 298, 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 49% of Offline'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, Offline every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browser & File Manager | Offline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-file-manager/id475190096/reviews) | **[4.6 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-files-browser-vpn/id1557618225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 298 | **138K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [书穗 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/463169957) | [SAEED ABDULLAH ALHAJRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455094301) |

## 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


### Offline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-files-browser-vpn/id1557618225)

Manage files, browse privately with a VPN, and play media offline. Features include camera search, ad-free browsing, and password protection for enhanced privacy and digital control.

**Highlights:** Private browsing with VPN, Ad-free browsing experience, Password protection for apps and folders, File downloader and manager, Offline music and video playback, Lens camera search, QR code generator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for offline listening
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast download speeds
- 🚀 Convenient for road trips/travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Downloading issues/bugs
- 🐛 Crashing/freezing issues
- 🐛 Music files disappearing
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Incorrect song titles

**Reported bugs**

- Download button not showing up
- Inability to download certain content
- Sudden deletion of downloaded files

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Playlist management features
- Background playback
- Video to audio conversion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browser & File Manager free?

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

### Is Offline free?

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

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

Offline is rated higher. Browser & File Manager averages 3.3 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while Offline averages 4.6 from 138K ratings.

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

Offline shows ads; Browser & File Manager does not.

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

Browser & File Manager ships an update every 5 months, and Offline every 2 weeks. Most recently, Browser & File Manager was updated on November 1, 2026 and Offline on November 4, 2026.

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