Comparison

DocumentHub vs FileZen

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

Head to head
About

DocumentHub

Features
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DocumentHub is the all-in-one file manager that turns your iPhone and iPad into a true workstation — browse, view, edit, convert, and stream every file you own. ALL YOUR FILES IN ONE PLACE • Browse local files with folders, color tags, and instant search • Multi-select to move, copy, compress, or share in bulk • Deleted files stay in Trash for 30 days — restore with one tap • Extract ZIP, RAR, and 7z archives; create ZIP archives VIEW & EDIT ANYTHING • PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote • Full EPUB reader with themes, bookmarks, highlights, and read-aloud • Plain text and Markdown editor • Photo viewer and editor with markup and crop PDF POWER TOOLS • Scan paper documents straight to PDF with your camera • Merge PDFs; reorder, rotate, and delete pages • Compress PDFs; add or remove password protection • Convert photos and Office documents to PDF — and PDF pages to images PLAY EVERY VIDEO & SONG • Built-in player for MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WEBM, FLV, and more — no conversion needed • Music player with playlists • Stream your library from Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin media servers CONVERT & CREATE • Video converter and compressor — H.264/HEVC, custom bitrate, resolution, frame rate • Trim, cut, split, and reverse videos • Extract MP3 from any video; convert between 15+ audio formats • Make custom iPhone ringtones with fade-in/out and volume normalization • Turn videos and photo bursts into GIFs • Transcribe audio to text with on-device AI — export as SRT subtitles • Edit MP3 tags: artist, album, cover art • Record voice memos and video clips CONNECT TO EVERYTHING • Cloud drives: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box • Network servers: SMB, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP — your NAS at your fingertips • Wi-Fi Transfer: move files between computer and device using any web browser, no cable needed • Built-in web browser with download manager, tabs, bookmarks, and history PRIVATE & SECURE • Lock the app with Face ID or a passcode • Your files stay on your device — no account required Download DocumentHub and carry your office, media center, and toolbox in your pocket. SUBSCRIPTION: 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. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/privacy-policy/

About

FileZen

Organize, view, transfer, and edit files from local storage and multiple cloud services. Offers advanced PDF tools, compressed file management, and encrypted containers for secure access.

Highlights
  • Multi-protocol cloud access
  • File and text comparison
  • PDF editing and processing
  • Compressed file management
  • Encrypted containers
  • Media playback
Features
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FileZen — Free All-in-One File Management Tool FileZen is an iOS file management app designed for high-frequency file handling, helping you organize, view, transfer, and use files more efficiently on your iPhone. Whether it's local documents, external directories, or content from remote servers like Box, OneDrive, AList, WebDAV, SFTP, SMB (with additional protocol support via AList and OpenList servers, e.g., Baidu Cloud, Aliyun Drive, Tianyi Cloud, and other mainstream cloud services), you can access and manage everything in a single app, reducing the need to switch between multiple tools. Key Features & Highlights Multi-Protocol Cloud Access: Connect to Box, OneDrive, AList, WebDAV, SFTP, SMB, and expand to more cloud services through server extensions. File & Text Comparison: Compare text files or entire folders in a Git-like diff mode, with customizable parameters to easily spot changes. PDF Editing & Processing: Create multi-image PDFs, merge/split PDFs, convert PDFs to images, convert text to PDF, insert images/text pages, annotate, and sign PDFs. Compressed File Management: Preview and edit ZIP files, add or delete contents, create encrypted ZIPs, and extract files. Encrypted Containers: Create or load encrypted containers; preview images, videos, audio, and text files directly by entering a password without downloading or decrypting. Supports file editing. File Preview: Comprehensive support for text, images, video, audio, PDF, compressed files, and various document formats. Media Playback: HDR video and Dolby audio preview (device dependent), audio playback, and playlist management. Efficient File Operations: Quickly upload, download, copy, move, rename, delete, or create new folders. Collaboration & Upload: Supports LAN-based Web uploads, enabling fast file transfer across multiple devices. Download & Task Management: Unified download center to track task progress in real-time. Additional Tools: Built-in utilities continuously updated, expanding the app’s capabilities. Use Cases Ideal for users needing cross-device file organization, remote storage access, media playback, document viewing, and light editing. FileZen focuses not only on "opening files" but also on "managing them efficiently," delivering a complete, stable, and productive mobile file workflow experience. Privacy Policy: https://toutoumu.github.io/filezenweb Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DocumentHub4 screens
FileZen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DocumentHub at none against FileZen's 4. DocumentHub also leads on ads (none vs shown). FileZen's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. FileZen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. DocumentHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DocumentHub against 5.0 for FileZen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocumentHub ships an update every 3 weeks, FileZen every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DocumentHub versus FileZen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocumentHubFileZen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPenghui Zhao斌 刘

In-app purchases

None

DocumentHub

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FileZen

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly Access$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Access$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • FileZen Pro Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is DocumentHub free?
DocumentHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileZen free?
FileZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DocumentHub or FileZen?
DocumentHub and FileZen are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DocumentHub or FileZen have ads?
FileZen shows ads; DocumentHub does not.
Which is updated more often, DocumentHub or FileZen?
DocumentHub ships an update every 3 weeks, and FileZen every 4 days. Most recently, DocumentHub was updated on October 24, 2026 and FileZen on October 7, 2026.

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