Comparison

DocuBox vs Tap PiP

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

Head to head
About

DocuBox

Features
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DocuBox is the all-in-one file manager and document viewer built for people who need real control over their files. Browse, organize, edit, and share documents, media, code, and more all from one powerful app. Whether you're managing work documents, browsing network drives, editing code on the go, or sharing files with nearby devices, DocuBox has you covered. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Create folders, favorites, and custom file hierarchies • Color-tag files with 7 labels for instant visual organization • Find anything fast with full-text search across filenames and content • Spotlight integration lets you search files right from your Home Screen • Recents view keeps your most-used files within reach • Trash with recovery — delete with confidence VIEW ANYTHING, ANYWHERE • PDF Viewer with highlight, draw, and text annotation tools • Built-in code editor with syntax highlighting • JSON editor with tree view and validation • Hex viewer for binary file inspection • SQLite database browser for querying tables and schemas • Image viewer with zoom, EXIF data, and gallery navigation • Video player with skip controls, playlists, and thumbnail previews • Audio player with Now Playing integration, album art, and queue management CONNECT TO YOUR SERVERS • Browse and transfer files over SMB (Samba) network shares • Secure file access via SFTP with SSH encryption • Save server connections for quick access • Upload and download files to and from remote servers SHARE WITH NEARBY DEVICES • Discover and connect to nearby DocuBox users over local network • PIN-based pairing for secure device-to-device transfers • Transfer queue with real-time status tracking • Live Activities show transfer progress right on your Lock Screen KEEP YOUR FILES SECURE • Lock folders with Face ID or Touch ID • Locked folders are hidden from Recents, Spotlight, and previews • Server credentials stored securely in Keychain • Encrypted connections for all network transfers BUILT-IN FILE TOOLS • Extract ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, and XZ archives • Duplicate file finder powered by SHA-256 scanning • Storage analytics with visual breakdown by file type • Batch rename files across your library • Thumbnail caching with configurable expiry WORK YOUR WAY • Open multiple files in tabs • List or grid view • Light, Dark, or Auto theme • iCloud sync for favorites, settings, and server metadata • Home Screen widget for quick access to recent files • iPad split-view support SUPPORTED FILE TYPES Documents: PDF, TXT, RTF, CSV, JSON, Markdown, and more Code: Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C/C++, Go, Rust, Ruby, PHP, HTML, CSS, and 40+ more Media: PNG, JPG, HEIC, WEBM, WebP, MP4, MKV, MOV, MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, and more Data: SQLite databases, hex/binary files Archives: ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ Download DocuBox and take full control of your files.

About

Tap PiP

Features
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Tap PiP makes it easy to watch supported Safari videos in Picture in Picture mode. Enable the Safari extension, open a video page, and tap the Tap PiP extension icon to start Picture in Picture. Tap it again to close. Tap PiP works with standard HTML5 videos on supported websites. A floating PiP button appears when a compatible video is available. Some protected, DRM, or custom video players may not support Picture in Picture.

Screenshots

DocuBox4 screens
Tap PiP2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DocuBox at Free against Tap PiP's $1.99. Tap PiP's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

DocuBox is free to download; Tap PiP costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
DocuBox versus Tap PiP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuBoxTap PiP
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn KasardaLuan Cu Xuan

In-app purchases

None

DocuBox

No in-app purchases

None

Tap PiP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DocuBox free?
DocuBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap PiP free?
Tap PiP costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DocuBox or Tap PiP have ads?
Neither DocuBox nor Tap PiP shows ads.

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