Comparison

DocScope vs FileBox

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

Head to head
About

DocScope

Features
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DocScope is a lightweight local document viewer that supports dozens of formats including PDF, EPUB, Word, Excel, CSV, Markdown, JSON, HTML, and source code — everything stays on your Mac, nothing is uploaded. Key features: • Multi-format reading — PDF, EPUB, Word, Excel, Markdown, JSON, code files, all in one app • Offline OCR — Recognize text in scanned PDFs and EPUB images using macOS Vision, no internet required, fully private • Full-text search — Case-sensitive, whole-word, and regex search to find what you need fast • Workspaces — Organize files by project or topic to keep your library tidy • Multi-window & tabs — Open multiple files side by side and switch freely • File editing — Edit and save text, Markdown, JSON, and more directly • Dark theme — A polished, immersive reading experience built for macOS All files are processed locally. No data ever leaves your Mac. Privacy Policy: https://lucky202408.github.io/docscope-en-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FileBox

A minimalist file manager that prioritizes privacy and security by keeping your files on your device. Organize, view, compress, extract, and share various file types with ease. Protect your data with Face ID or a passcode.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • ZIP compression and extraction
  • Encrypted archives
  • Multi-format file preview
  • Face ID/passcode privacy
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Video casting
Features
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File Box brings file management, media playback, ebook and comic reading, and handy tools into one app, making it easy to organize, view and work with your files on iPhone and iPad. Files are stored locally, and you can lock the app with Face ID or a password. From work documents and photos to videos, music, ebooks and comics, keep everything in your own “Box,” ready whenever you need it. Keep your files organized • Import, move, copy, rename, search and share files and folders with ease. • Customize folder colors, icons and images to make categories easy to spot. • Create ZIP archives and extract common formats such as ZIP and RAR, with support for password-protected archives. • View and clear reading and thumbnail caches without affecting your files or reading history. Enjoy videos and music • Play common video formats including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI and WebM, with audio track switching and Picture in Picture. • Press and hold the screen to speed up playback at your preferred rate. • Use dual subtitles, external subtitles and customizable subtitle styles, or cast videos to compatible TVs. • The new audio player shows artwork and lyrics, with playlists, shuffle and Lock Screen controls. Read ebooks and documents • The EPUB reader offers a table of contents, bookmarks, search and saved reading progress. • Adjust font size, layout and reading themes for comfortable reading. • View PDF and TXT documents, and add bookmarks to TXT files. Read and create comics • Read CBZ and CBR comics, or open image folders directly as comics. • Create your own CBZ comic files, with optional passwords and text watermarks. Redact images and share with confidence • Detect faces, QR codes and common sensitive details such as names, phone numbers and amounts on your device. Choose which categories to redact. • Select areas manually and choose from styles such as blur and pixelation, or add text watermarks. • Select “Redact Image” from the Photos share sheet and save the edited image directly to Photos. Keep useful tools close at hand • Browse and edit images, compress them in batches, and create long screenshots from web pages, multiple images or screen recordings. • Trim, split, join and convert audio, or extract audio from videos. • Edit audio artwork, song details and lyrics, including batch editing. • Crop and trim videos, and convert between MP4 and MOV formats. • Turn multiple images into a PDF, add watermarks or password-protect PDFs. Transfer files across devices • Use Nearby Transfer to easily send and receive files with nearby devices. • Upload, download, manage and preview files in your computer’s browser over your local Wi-Fi network. • Record audio on Apple Watch and sync recordings to iPhone. • Import files shared from other apps, with drag and drop and multitasking for browsing and playback. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a lifetime purchase, to access the same premium features. Your files. Your device. Your “Box.” Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://filebox.dogegg.cc/privacy

Screenshots

DocScope4 screens
FileBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FileBox at every 3 days against DocScope's weekly. DocScope's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. DocScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and FileBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocScope ships an update weekly, FileBox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DocScope versus FileBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocScopeFileBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB74 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer鹏飞 高建 焦

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DocScope

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly Subscription$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

FileBox

One-time1
  • Membership$1.99

Questions

Is DocScope free?
DocScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileBox free?
FileBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DocScope or FileBox have ads?
Neither DocScope nor FileBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DocScope or FileBox?
DocScope ships an update weekly, and FileBox every 3 days. Most recently, DocScope was updated on October 12, 2026 and FileBox on October 7, 2026.

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