Comparison

Total files vs Browser & Offline File Storage

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

Head to head
About

Total files

This app acts as a unified file manager for your device, integrating multiple cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud. It allows for easy file management, a powerful PDF reader with annotation tools, and advanced search capabilities across all linked accounts and local storage.

Highlights
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud)
  • iOS Files app integration
  • Virtual folders for organizing files
  • Spotlight indexing for quick search
  • PDF reader with annotation and shape recognition
  • Compression and decompression (zip)
  • PIN protection for folders
Features
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Total Files is the one stop file manager for iOS, with powerful PDF reader, cloud storage support and much more! Total Files supports DropBox, Google Drive, OneDrive and iCloud Files and offers iOS Files app integration to download and upload to any cloud from any app! You'll not need to install a separate app for each storage provider that you want to use from your device! Link all cloud accounts in Total Files and enjoy the full integration with iOS. For example, thanks to the iOS “Files” integration, you can directly save files to one of the cloud linked in Total, simply using the "Save in files” feature available in any apps on your device. Virtual folders allows to group files that come from different sources (cloud or local). The Spotlight indexing of all local contents allows to immediately find and open the file you're looking for, without opening the app! Our powerful PDF viewer offers annotation capabilities and automatically recognise common shapes and gestures to highlight paragraph Main features: - iOS 11 Files app integration for ALL clouds linked to the app in read write mode. - Supports Dropbox, GDrive, OneDrive, iCloud services for remote file storage. - Search between all contents in the app and in the linked cloud storages thanks to the advanced search - Compression and decompression features (zip) - Spotlight indexing - PDF editor with annotation, shape recognition - Simultaneous linking of multiple Cloud accounts and management of folders shared with other users. - Bookmarks and history management. - URL autocomplete - Quick search bar, and enhanced search within all cloud and local files. - PIN to hide and secure folders. - Multi-tab browser Terms of use (EULA) available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Browser & Offline File Storage

Browse the web and manage files offline with this app. It features a robust file manager, supports various audio and video formats, and allows secure web surfing. Transfer files to your computer via Wi-Fi and organize your documents and media with ease.

Highlights
  • Offline web browsing
  • File management
  • Audio and video playback
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Passcode lock
  • Playlist creation
Features
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Offline web browser and file manager. ● Browse the web and manage files ● Offline storage ● Web Browser ● Play audio and video files: MP3, MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MKV, 4K videos ● File manager: copy, edit ● Share files The application allows you to browse the web, cache offline, download and manage files on your iPhone, and iPad. Preview images, documents, PDFs, and media files. Transfer files to your computer via Wi-Fi. Upload and manage your files. Download big files in the background, and manage files . FEATURES: ● Private and Safe web surfing ● Play video with supported formats: - MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MKV, 4K videos ● Play audio - audio player: MP3 and other formats ● Playlists - create playlists - listen to songs - watch videos ● Passcode lock ● Web browser - Full-screen mode - Google search - Search auto-completion - History support - Address bar auto-completion - HTTP basic authentication ● Manage files offline - Fast speed - Control of loading: pause and resume - Speed indicator and progress bar - In-app utility notification ● File manager - Store files offline - Preview documents with file formats: .pdf, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .txt, .html, .rtf and other - Create folders - Move, rename, and delete files - Search by file name - Unzip ZIP files ● File sharing - Transfer files to a computer via Wi-Fi - Upload files to a smartphone via Wi-Fi - Share files with any application (email, Files app) ● Multitasking - Background tasks NOTE: the app does not download audio and video from unauthorized websites. In-app purchase: "Full access: unlock features" provides full access to the app without ads. The app would be able to transfer files over Wi-Fi. • Length of subscription is 1 month. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • The 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 • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms and conditions http://bit.ly/2DRI1GV Privacy policy http://bit.ly/2PQmyCJ

Screenshots

Total files4 screens
Browser & Offline File Storage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Total files at 61% against Browser & Offline File Storage's 27%. Total files also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (135K vs 32K). Browser & Offline File Storage's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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. Total files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Browser & Offline File Storage sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Total files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135K and 32K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Total files's written reviews are positive against 27% of Browser & Offline File Storage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, Browser & Offline File Storage weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Total files versus Browser & Offline File Storage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal filesBrowser & Offline File Storage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (135K ratings) — better4.5 (32K ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better27.2% of reviews
Number of ratings135K — better32K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB227 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperApp Ideas S.r.l.Yurii Kobets

Customer experience

Total files

All ratings134,563 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,778 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

Browser & Offline File Storage

All ratings32,127 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive27.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative68.5%

User reviews

Total files

From 135K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Amazing file manager and music player
  • 🚀 Reliable, fast, and efficient
  • 👍 Convenient for offline music/video access
  • 👍 Useful features like playlists and advanced search

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and paid upgrades
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
  • 🔨 Degraded functionality compared to previous versions

Browser & Offline File Storage

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • ⚡️ Fast download speeds
  • 🎨 Visually appealing interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with constant ads
  • 🔍 Lack of organization and file management features
  • 📥 Unreliable and inconsistent download functionality

Bugs and requests

Total files

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Download issues and lost progress
  • Inconsistent behavior across device types
  • Broken features (e.g. unable to open videos)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Shuffle and repeat playlist functionality
  • Ability to edit song metadata (tags, album art)
  • Improved browser and download management
  • Better integration with cloud storage services

Browser & Offline File Storage

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Downloaded files not saving properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when trying to download content

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to organize downloaded files into folders
  • Option to save downloads directly to device storage
  • Better support for a wider range of websites and content

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Total files

Subscriptions3
  • NoAd & Premium features7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • NoAd & Premium features$8.993 Months
  • NoAd & Premium features$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full version upgrade$4.99
5 purchases

Browser & Offline File Storage

Subscriptions5
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Total files free?
Total files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Browser & Offline File Storage free?
Browser & Offline File Storage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Total files or Browser & Offline File Storage?
Total files is rated higher. Total files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Browser & Offline File Storage averages 4.5 from 32K ratings.
Do Total files or Browser & Offline File Storage have ads?
Both Total files and Browser & Offline File Storage show ads.
Which is updated more often, Total files or Browser & Offline File Storage?
Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, and Browser & Offline File Storage weekly. Most recently, Total files was updated on September 24, 2026 and Browser & Offline File Storage on September 24, 2026.

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