# Metrics Data vs File Browser

The clearest difference is update cadence: File Browser at every 6 days against Metrics Data's every 4 weeks. Metrics Data's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metrics Data sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and File Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Metrics Data ships an update every 4 weeks, File Browser every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metrics Data | File Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-browser-offline-manager/id6821804642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Size | 13 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hilthart Pedersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875942631) | [伟祥 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811831501) |

## What reviewers say

### Metrics Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrics-data/id6758959570)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium half-year | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |


### File Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-browser-offline-manager/id6821804642)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metrics Data free?

Metrics Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File Browser free?

File Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Metrics Data or File Browser have ads?

Neither Metrics Data nor File Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metrics Data or File Browser?

Metrics Data ships an update every 4 weeks, and File Browser every 6 days. Most recently, Metrics Data was updated on October 28, 2026 and File Browser on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*