OpenFile vs PaperWarrior
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenFile
Instantly preview over 100 file formats on your iPhone or iPad without uploads or accounts. Explore 3D models, code, documents, databases, and more with built-in developer tools for advanced file analysis. Prioritizes privacy with on-device processing.
- Preview 100+ file formats
- On-device processing, no uploads
- Interactive 3D model viewer
- Syntax highlighting for code
- Browse and query SQLite databases
- Built-in developer tools (Hex Inspector, Compare Files)
- Integrates with Files app and Share Sheet
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Open, preview, and explore over 100 file formats — right on your iPhone or iPad. No uploads, no account, no setup. Just tap a file and see it instantly. RICH FORMAT PREVIEWS Every format gets a purpose-built viewer: • 3D Models — Rotate and zoom glTF, OBJ, STL, PLY, and more in an interactive viewer • Code — Syntax highlighting for Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, Go, and 20+ languages • Databases — Browse SQLite tables, run SQL queries, and explore schema • Documents — Read PDFs, EPUB books, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files • Archives — Explore ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, TAR, and ISO contents without extracting • Audio & Video — Play MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP4, MOV, MKV, and more • Data Formats — View JSON, YAML, XML, CSV, Parquet, and Jupyter notebooks • Geospatial — Visualize GeoJSON, GPX, and KML on interactive maps • Fonts — Preview OpenType and TrueType font files • Images — View JPEG, PNG, GIF, HEIC, WebP, PSD, and SVG BUILT-IN DEVELOPER TOOLS Go beyond viewing with 10 built-in tools: • Hex Inspector — View raw file bytes • Compare Files — Side-by-side diff • Checksum — Calculate MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hashes • Extract Text — Pull text from any document • Export as PDF — Convert any preview to PDF • Base64 — Encode and decode • Pretty Print — Format JSON, XML, HTML, and CSS • Text Statistics — Word count, line count, reading time • File Identification — Detect the true file type from magic bytes PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens on your device. Files are never uploaded. No account is needed. No tracking. WORKS WITH YOUR WORKFLOW • Open files directly from the Files app or Share Sheet • Browse iCloud Drive • Track recently opened files and pin your favorites • Search your file history Works on iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PaperWarrior
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When paperwork piles up, PaperWarrior uses AI-assisted drafting to turn confusion into a clear case packet you can review, edit, copy, share, and export. Build a professional complaint letter and organized case file for a refund request, billing dispute, landlord issue, warranty claim, insurance appeal, workplace concern, school appeal, or other everyday problem without starting from a blank page. PaperWarrior guides you through the facts that matter: what happened, who you are contacting, the result you want, important dates, supporting evidence, tone, and deadline. With your permission, AI-assisted generation creates a complete case packet: • Full professional letter • Short email or text version • Clear subject line • Timeline summary • Evidence checklist • Follow-up message • Escalation message • Facts and risks to double-check YOUR PAPER TRAIL, ORGANIZED Keep every case organized by status, add supporting photos or files, record the outcome, and return to the exact letter, timeline, or follow-up you need. Attachment contents remain on your device and are not sent for AI generation. CALM WORDS. CLEAR ASK. NEXT STEP. Choose the tone that fits the situation. PaperWarrior helps keep your message factual, specific, and respectful while flagging details to verify before you send it. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Cases and attachments are stored locally on your iPhone. Attachment contents are not sent for AI generation. Before any case text is shared with OpenAI through PaperWarrior’s private backend, the app explains exactly what is sent and asks for your permission. PaperWarrior provides drafting assistance only. It is not a lawyer and does not provide legal, medical, financial, insurance, tax, employment, or other professional advice. Always review and verify generated content before sending. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PaperWarrior at 18.0 against OpenFile's 26.2. 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
Both are free to download. OpenFile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PaperWarrior sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | OpenFile | PaperWarrior |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Life Utility Apps, LLC | Timothy Calleja |
In-app purchases
OpenFile
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$19.99
PaperWarrior
- PaperWarrior Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- PaperWarrior Pro Yearly$79.991 Year









