# Browser & File Manager vs Google Chrome

The clearest difference is rating: Google Chrome at 4.7 against Browser & File Manager's 3.3. Google Chrome also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3.9M vs 301). Browser & File Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Browser & File Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Chrome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M 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 61% of Google Chrome'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, Google Chrome weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browser & File Manager | Google Chrome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-file-manager/id475190096/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 301 | **3.9M** |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 60.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 51 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [书穗 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/463169957) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## 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


### Google Chrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #37 Top Free (US App Store)

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure browsing, Google Search and Lens integration, Enhanced protection mode, Password manager, Cross-device sync, Tab groups, Autofill

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| 30 TB | $149.99 | per month |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful integration with other Google services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search results
- 💤 Slow page loading
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues and lags
- Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
- Unreliable bookmark syncing
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Customizable UI and layout options
- Improved tab management and session recovery
- Better support for extensions and add-ons
- Enhanced password management and syncing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browser & File Manager free?

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

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

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

Google Chrome is rated higher. Browser & File Manager averages 3.3 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Google Chrome averages 4.7 from 3.9M ratings.

### Do Browser & File Manager or Google Chrome have ads?

Google Chrome shows ads; Browser & File Manager does not.

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

Browser & File Manager ships an update every 5 months, and Google Chrome weekly. Most recently, Browser & File Manager was updated on August 31, 2026 and Google Chrome on September 29, 2026.

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