Comparison

File Manager & Browser vs File Manager & Documents

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

Head to head
About

File Manager & Browser

This app acts as a virtual USB drive and file manager for your iPhone and iPad. It allows you to easily view, organize, and share various document types, including Office and iWorks files, as well as media. It also offers cloud integration and secure file protection.

Highlights
  • Integrated PDF Reader
  • Microsoft Office & Apple iWorks support
  • Multiple cloud integrations
  • Passcode file protection
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Create and extract ZIP files
Features
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File Manager is a FREE file manager and virtual USB drive for the iPhone and iPad. Easily view images, audio, videos, PDF documents, Word documents, Excel documents, ZIP/RAR files and more. FEATURES - Integrated PDF Reader - Supports Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint - Supports Apple iWorks documents - Multiple clouds (Dropbox, OneDrive and more) - Integrated music player - Copy, move and zip multiple files - Passcode protect files - Supports iTunes USB File Sharing - Transfer files from your PC/Mac using Wi-Fi - Built-in search feature - Sort files by "Name","Date","Size" or "Kind" - Share files by email, bluetooth and Facebook. - "Open in" feature allows you to open files in other apps - Create and extract ZIP files and much more... ---------------------------------------- TAPMEDIA PRO SUBSCRIPTION - You will receive access to the apps in the TapMedia PRO bundle for the duration of the subscription. - Subscription length: Monthly (includes one week free trial). - Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription - You may cancel a subscription during its free period via the subscription setting through your iTunes Account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm

About

File Manager & Documents

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
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Manage your downloads conveniently from your iPhone or iPad, Download, browse and organize your files like you would on a PC. Don’t worry about loosing space on your internal memory. - Get all your files stored directly on one convenient location. - Create folders to organize all your date on an intuitive way. - Store your files on the cloud and save valuable internal memory. - Download images or video with special search options to get focused results. - Specialize build in browser so you can do direct downloads while using the app. - Sort your files by name, date, size or type. Download Manager Subscription options:

 1. Title of publication or service: Download Manager. 2. Length of subscription & Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate: - Weekly (First 3 day free trial) 3. Price of subscription: - 3 day free trial then $2.99 per week - 3 days free trial then $9.99 per month - 3 days free trial then $49.99 per year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 
 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting
 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
 8. Privacy Policy: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ 9. Terms of use: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ 10. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication where applicable 
11. Download Manager adds new features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel anytime a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase.

Screenshots

File Manager & Browser4 screens
File Manager & Documents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: File Manager & Browser at free with in-app purchases against File Manager & Documents's subscription. File Manager & Browser also leads on ratings volume (54K vs 4.8K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). File Manager & Documents's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. File Manager & Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and File Manager & Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for File Manager & Browser against 4.5 for File Manager & Documents. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Browser has 54K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of File Manager & Browser's written reviews are positive against 52% of File Manager & Documents's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, File Manager & Documents every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
File Manager & Browser versus File Manager & Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager & BrowserFile Manager & Documents
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (54K ratings)4.5 (4.8K ratings)
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews52.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54K — better4.8K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB88 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdGiant Brains

Customer experience

File Manager & Browser

All ratings54,361 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews479 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative43.6%

File Manager & Documents

All ratings4,751 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative42.5%

User reviews

File Manager & Browser

From 54K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Compatible with older devices
  • 🚀 Great file organization
  • 📁 Useful for storing and managing files
  • 🔒 Secure file storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs not fixed
  • 🐛 Issues with file management features
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing files
  • 💰 Subscription model changes
  • 🔍 Lack of intuitive interface

File Manager & Documents

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

File Manager & Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Images changing to last uploaded image
  • Inability to see files on device
  • Wifi sync feature crashing after update
  • Note feature not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to move files within the app
  • Improve search functionality
  • Enhance audio playback controls
  • Provide a 'delete' folder option

File Manager & Documents

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Download issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file management capabilities
  • Better integration with other apps

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Manager & Browser

Subscriptions1
  • TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
4 purchases

File Manager & Documents

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is File Manager & Browser free?
File Manager & Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Manager & Documents free?
File Manager & Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Manager & Browser or File Manager & Documents?
File Manager & Browser and File Manager & Documents are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 54K and 4.8K ratings respectively.
Do File Manager & Browser or File Manager & Documents have ads?
File Manager & Browser shows ads; File Manager & Documents does not.
Which is updated more often, File Manager & Browser or File Manager & Documents?
File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, and File Manager & Documents every 4 weeks. Most recently, File Manager & Browser was updated on September 26, 2026 and File Manager & Documents on September 26, 2026.

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