# FSharing vs Documents Reader+files browser

The clearest difference is rating: FSharing at 4.4 against Documents Reader+files browser's 3.1. FSharing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 46%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FSharing sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Documents Reader+files browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FSharing holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FSharing has 884 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of FSharing's written reviews are positive against 46% of Documents Reader+files browser's.

FSharing ships an update weekly, Documents Reader+files browser every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FSharing | Documents Reader+files browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041/reviews)** | [3.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-plus-files-browser/id1074662118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **884** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ngan Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/643152492) | [Attribute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413734661) |

## What reviewers say

### FSharing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041)

This app is a versatile file manager for iOS that allows seamless file transfers between your device and PC/laptops without cables. It also integrates cloud storage and remote servers, offering robust file organization and playback capabilities.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfer to PC/laptops, SMB/CIFS protocol support, Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.), Remote server access (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV), Built-in music and video player, ZIP file creation and extraction, File sharing via Wi-Fi/hotspot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Downloader | Free | one-time |
| Photo Duplicate Cleaner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Image Optimizer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Image Converter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Media Converter | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and standalone
- 🚀 Convenient file transfer via SMB
- 👍 User-friendly app with all necessary features
- 👍 Friendly and professional support
- 🚀 Excellent file sharing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors or issues with file transfers
- 💰 Paid version required for some features
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and ads
- 🐛 Inability to open certain file formats

**Reported bugs**

- Server stops unexpectedly
- Purchased features not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when transferring files

**Requested features**

- Add support for more file formats
- Improve playlist management for music
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Enhance file explorer functionality


### Documents Reader+files browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-plus-files-browser/id1074662118)

This app allows you to download, manage, and edit various document and image file types directly on your iPhone or iPad. It includes a web browser for downloading, a file manager for organization, and advanced editors for PDFs, images, and office documents. Files can be easily shared across multiple cloud services and devices.

**Highlights:** Download DOC, PDF, XLS, TXT, IMG files, Manage files: rename, move, Zip/UnZip, Advanced PDF editor, Advanced Image editor, Edit office files (DOC, XLS, TXT), Share via WiFi, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documents Reader Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FSharing free?

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

### Is Documents Reader+files browser free?

Documents Reader+files browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FSharing or Documents Reader+files browser?

FSharing is rated higher. FSharing averages 4.4 out of 5 from 884 ratings, while Documents Reader+files browser averages 3.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do FSharing or Documents Reader+files browser have ads?

Documents Reader+files browser shows ads; FSharing does not.

### Which is updated more often, FSharing or Documents Reader+files browser?

FSharing ships an update weekly, and Documents Reader+files browser every 4 months. Most recently, FSharing was updated on September 23, 2026 and Documents Reader+files browser on September 26, 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.*