Comparison

FileHaven File & Downloader vs File Reader

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

Head to head
About

FileHaven File & Downloader

Features
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Filehaven is a web browser and a file manager in one app, built for people who actually keep the things they find. Browse the web with a fast, uncluttered browser: tabs, bookmarks, history, and a private mode that records nothing. When you tap a link to a document, an image, a song, a video, or an archive, Filehaven notices and offers to save it — no copying URLs into other apps, no detours. Saved files land in your own library on your device, where you can organize them the way you think: create folders, rename, move, sort by name, date, or size, and preview PDFs, photos, audio, and video without leaving the app. When you want a file somewhere else, hand it off to any other app through the share sheet, or reach it from the iOS Files app. And when the file belongs on your computer, switch on Wi-Fi Transfer and open the address Filehaven shows in any browser on the same network — your files are right there, no cable and no cloud account in between. **A browser that respects you** - Tabs, bookmarks, history, and a private mode that leaves no trail - Choose your search engine: DuckDuckGo, Google, Bing, or Ecosia - Clean neomorphic design in matched light and dark looks **Downloads that finish** - Automatic detection of downloadable links — PDFs, documents, music, video, images, archives - Live progress with pause, resume, retry, and cancel - Downloads keep going in the background and complete while you do something else - Files shared into Filehaven from other apps land in your library too **A real file manager** - Folders you create, rename, move, and delete - Sort by name, date, or size - Built-in preview for PDFs, images, audio, and video - Share out to any app, and full iOS Files app integration - Storage overview so you always know what's taking up space **Wi-Fi Transfer** - Move files between your device and a computer with nothing but a browser — no cable, no cloud account, no extra software - Turn it on in Settings, scan the QR code or type the address, enter the 6-digit PIN - Browse and download your files from the computer for free; sending files back to the device is Filehaven Pro - The page can only browse, download, and upload — it can never delete or rename anything on your device - Stays on your local network, and switches itself off when you leave the app **Private by design** - No account, no sign-up, no tracking - No analytics SDKs and no advertising - Your files and browsing data stay on your device - Face ID or passcode lock for your Files area (Filehaven Pro) **Filehaven Pro** — a single, one-time purchase, no subscription. Pro unlocks Face ID locking for your files, Wi-Fi Transfer uploads, unlimited simultaneous downloads, and manual light/dark theme control. The browser, downloads, the file manager, and Wi-Fi Transfer downloads are free to use. Filehaven is for downloading and managing content you have the right to access. It does not capture or record streaming media.

About

File Reader

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File Reader: PDF, DOC, PPT is an all-in-one document management and productivity app designed to help you read, organize, create, convert, edit, and manage your important files in one place. With File Reader: PDF, DOC, PPT, you can easily manage PDF, PPT, DOC, CSV, Excel, and TXT files, while powerful PDF tools make everyday document tasks faster and more convenient. Key Features: Manage Your Documents • Manage PDF, PPT, DOC, CSV, Excel, and TXT files • Easily browse, read, organize, and access your documents • Add files to Favourites for quick access • Manage and organize created files Convert Files to PDF • Image to PDF • Text to PDF • Web to PDF • Excel to PDF • DOC to PDF • PPT to PDF Powerful PDF Tools • Split PDF files • Merge multiple PDFs • Convert PDF to images • Add watermarks to PDF • E-sign PDF documents • Lock PDF files • Unlock PDF files Document Vault • Keep important documents securely organized • Access your stored files conveniently This app contains subscription Monthly pro at $1.99, Yearly pro at $9.99 and life time pro at 19.99 to use ads free versions of the premium app which can cancel anytime. To learn about our privacy policy, please visit: https://muraliarvind.blogspot.com/2025/04/privacy-policy.html For our terms of use, please visit: https://muraliarvind.blogspot.com/2025/04/terms-of-service.html File Reader: PDF, DOC, PPT brings document reading, file management, PDF conversion, PDF editing, document security, and file organization together in one convenient app.

Screenshots

FileHaven File & Downloader4 screens
File Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FileHaven File & Downloader at none against File Reader's shown. File Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. FileHaven File & Downloader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and File Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
FileHaven File & Downloader versus File Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileHaven File & DownloaderFile Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed ShafiArvind Murali

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FileHaven File & Downloader

One-time1
  • Filehaven Pro$4.99
3 purchases

File Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is FileHaven File & Downloader free?
FileHaven File & Downloader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Reader free?
File Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FileHaven File & Downloader or File Reader have ads?
File Reader shows ads; FileHaven File & Downloader does not.

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