Comparison

Owlfiles vs AVDocuments

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

Head to head
About

Owlfiles

Access and manage files from local storage, network shares, and cloud services. Stream media, view documents, and transfer files seamlessly across devices. Offers advanced network tools and editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Access SMB, NFS, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP
  • Connect to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3
  • Stream movies and music
  • View and manage documents, photos
  • Built-in FTP and HTTP servers
  • Nearby file transfer
  • Network tools (Ping, Port Scan)
Features
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Owlfiles is a powerful file management app. It can access not only local files, but also access files on your computer, NAS and cloud. Stream movies and music to your iPhone/iPad. Directly view and manage documents, photos on your computers, NAS and cloud without downloading. FEATURES: * Access network shares on macOS, Windows, NAS via SMB protocol. * Access NFS, WebDAV, FTP and SFTP services. * Access Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Amazon S3, S3 Compatible Storages, Mega Cloud and pCloud. * Automatically discover computers, servers and NAS when you setup a new connection. * Video Player: Supports various video formats, subtitles and play speed adjustment. * Music Player: Supports various audio formats, playlist, LRC and play speed adjustment. * Photo Gallery: Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, various RAW images, live photo and motion photo. * PDF Reader: search text, highlight text, add annotation and signature. * Text Editor: search text, line numbers, and syntax highlight (Swift, Objective-c, Java, C++ etc.). * ePub Book Reader * CBZ Comic Reader * Supports favorites and recents. * Multiple windows on iPad * Scan documents to PDF or images. * Integrated with iOS Files app, iOS Photos app * Use Siri shortcuts to download and upload files. File Transfer: * Copy and move files among computer, NAS, cloud, iPhone and iPad. * Copy and move photos from iOS photo library to computer, NAS and cloud storages. * Transfer files by drag and drop. * Built-in FTP Server and HTTP Server for file transfer. * Nearby file transfer: Directly transfer files between two nearby iOS devices without Wi-Fi or LTE connection. Network Tools: * Ping a host * List all opened ports of a host. * List all devices on LAN * Wake-On-Lan (WOL) Features of Owlfiles Pro * Create unlimited connections with your computers, NAS and cloud storages. * Sync connections to all your devices. * Batch rename files. * Edit photos * Edit documents in Office apps, iWork apps or Acrobat Reader by using Owlfiles extension, and save back to computer, NAS after editing. * Backup photos to your computers, NAS and cloud storages. * Sync files between iOS device and computer/NAS/cloud storage. * Use Owlfiles on your mobile, desktop and TV platforms. If you purchase Owlfiles Pro, your payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Owlfiles Pro subscription: $1.99/month, $12.99/year. Price may vary by location. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.skyjos.com/en/owlfiles/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.skyjos.com/en/owlfiles/terms/ ===== CONTACT US ===== Email: support@skyjos.com Twitter: @SkyjosApps Facebook: @SkyjosApp

About

AVDocuments

Manage all your media files with this app, including a secure private storage option. It supports importing from cloud services, photo libraries, and the web, and includes a media player and image editor.

Highlights
  • Secure Safe Box for private files
  • Import from cloud services
  • Import from photo library
  • Web file import
  • Integrated media player
  • Image editor
Features
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AVDocuments is a media file manager for all your media files with a safe box feature which allow you to save and store your files in private location. its allow you to import all your media files, good player for music and video, access to cloud files like google drive, DropBox, OneDrive. using a web browser to download your files. import your photo and videos from camera roll and edit them with a cool image editor in the app. AVDocuments features: + Add your files to Safe Box and protect them by password + Import files from your clouds (google drive, DropBox, OneDrive) + Import files from your photo library + Import files from other apps like Telegram, WhatsApp,... + Import files from the Web + Share files with friends + Connect all cloud services to Documents and access your personal and business files anytime + Listen to music online and offline + Watch movies by importing them from your phone or other sources

Screenshots

Owlfiles4 screens
AVDocuments4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Owlfiles at 65% against AVDocuments's 0%. Owlfiles also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 11). AVDocuments's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Owlfiles sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AVDocuments 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

Owlfiles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlfiles has 7.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Owlfiles's written reviews are positive against 0% of AVDocuments's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, AVDocuments every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Owlfiles versus AVDocuments: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwlfilesAVDocuments
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.3K ratings) — better3.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.3K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB90 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.Mohammad Jabbari

Customer experience

Owlfiles

All ratings7,243 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews482 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative26.8%

AVDocuments

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Owlfiles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to open certain file types
  • Sync issues with network shares
  • Inconsistent video playback performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Thumbnail preview for files
  • Resume playback option for media
  • Batch file rename and delete
  • Better integration with cloud storage
  • Chromecast/AirPlay support

AVDocuments

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Owlfiles

Subscriptions3
  • Owlfiles Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Owlfiles Pro Yearly Promo$9.991 Year
  • Owlfiles Pro Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Owlfiles Pro Lifetime Promo$23.99
  • Owlfiles Pro Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

AVDocuments

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads in app$3.99

Questions

Is Owlfiles free?
Owlfiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AVDocuments free?
AVDocuments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Owlfiles or AVDocuments?
Owlfiles is rated higher. Owlfiles averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while AVDocuments averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Owlfiles or AVDocuments have ads?
Neither Owlfiles nor AVDocuments shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Owlfiles or AVDocuments?
Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, and AVDocuments every 10 days. Most recently, Owlfiles was updated on November 6, 2026 and AVDocuments on November 3, 2026.

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