# Total files vs Browser and Documents Manager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Browser and Documents Manager at none against Total files's 4. Browser and Documents Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Total files's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 51%). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Browser and Documents Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Total files against 4.6 for Browser and Documents Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135K and 123K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Total files's written reviews are positive against 51% of Browser and Documents Manager's.

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, Browser and Documents Manager every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total files | Browser and Documents Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579/reviews)** | [4.6 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-documents-manager/id979401801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 123K |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 175 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [App Ideas S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522661689) | [Download Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/979401800) |

## What reviewers say

### Total files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAd & Premium features | $4.99 | per month |
| NoAd & Premium features | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| NoAd & Premium features | $24.99 | per year |
| Full version upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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 and Documents Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-documents-manager/id979401801)

Manage and browse files and documents on your iOS device with a powerful download manager and web browser. Organize documents, extract archives, and work with over 100 formats. Supports iCloud, Camera Roll, and iTunes file sharing.

**Highlights:** Full-featured download manager, Web browser with multiple tabs, File organization and editing, Extract zip archives, Support for over 100 file formats, iCloud and iTunes file sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Versatile for downloading various content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Audio playback issues
- 🔍 Unreliable search and download functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Passcode and Face ID features not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent download and playback performance

**Requested features**

- Ability to download YouTube videos
- Background audio playback
- Customizable music playlists
- Improved ad-free experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total files free?

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

### Is Browser and Documents Manager free?

Browser and Documents Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Total files or Browser and Documents Manager?

Total files is rated higher. Total files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Browser and Documents Manager averages 4.6 from 123K ratings.

### Do Total files or Browser and Documents Manager have ads?

Total files shows ads; Browser and Documents Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Total files or Browser and Documents Manager?

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, and Browser and Documents Manager every 3 months. Most recently, Total files was updated on October 14, 2026 and Browser and Documents Manager on October 14, 2026.

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