Comparison

Browser & Offline File Storage vs Files

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

Head to head
About

Browser & Offline File Storage

Browse the web and manage files offline with this app. It features a robust file manager, supports various audio and video formats, and allows secure web surfing. Transfer files to your computer via Wi-Fi and organize your documents and media with ease.

Highlights
  • Offline web browsing
  • File management
  • Audio and video playback
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Passcode lock
  • Playlist creation
Features
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Offline web browser and file manager. ● Browse the web and manage files ● Offline storage ● Web Browser ● Play audio and video files: MP3, MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MKV, 4K videos ● File manager: copy, edit ● Share files The application allows you to browse the web, cache offline, download and manage files on your iPhone, and iPad. Preview images, documents, PDFs, and media files. Transfer files to your computer via Wi-Fi. Upload and manage your files. Download big files in the background, and manage files . FEATURES: ● Private and Safe web surfing ● Play video with supported formats: - MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MKV, 4K videos ● Play audio - audio player: MP3 and other formats ● Playlists - create playlists - listen to songs - watch videos ● Passcode lock ● Web browser - Full-screen mode - Google search - Search auto-completion - History support - Address bar auto-completion - HTTP basic authentication ● Manage files offline - Fast speed - Control of loading: pause and resume - Speed indicator and progress bar - In-app utility notification ● File manager - Store files offline - Preview documents with file formats: .pdf, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .txt, .html, .rtf and other - Create folders - Move, rename, and delete files - Search by file name - Unzip ZIP files ● File sharing - Transfer files to a computer via Wi-Fi - Upload files to a smartphone via Wi-Fi - Share files with any application (email, Files app) ● Multitasking - Background tasks NOTE: the app does not download audio and video from unauthorized websites. In-app purchase: "Full access: unlock features" provides full access to the app without ads. The app would be able to transfer files over Wi-Fi. • Length of subscription is 1 month. • 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 • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms and conditions http://bit.ly/2DRI1GV Privacy policy http://bit.ly/2PQmyCJ

About

Files

Manage files from your device, cloud storage, or external drives in one place. Organize with tags, search, and access recent documents easily. Share files and connect to network drives.

Highlights
  • Access files from device, cloud, and external drives
  • Recents view with high-resolution thumbnails
  • Organize files with tags
  • Search and navigate folders
  • Connect to cloud services (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.)
  • Connect to file servers (SMB)
  • Pin favorite folders
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Access and organize your files no matter where they’re located — on your device, in the cloud, on an external drive or file server— with Files. The Recents view displays the files you’ve been working on lately in high-resolution thumbnails. Use the powerful Browse view to navigate folders, organize your files with tags, move files between folders, and search. Files also makes it easy to access iCloud Drive and third-party cloud storage services such as Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive. Features • Press the Files icon in the Dock or Home screen to quickly open a file from anywhere • Connect an external drive or SD card to your device to access the files • Connect to a file server at work or a home PC using SMB from Files • Use tags to organize files stored with different cloud providers and across different apps. • Pin your favorite folders in Browse view for quick access to the ones you use most. • Give people access to any file stored in iCloud Drive by sharing a link from the Files app • Drag and drop to select files and organize them into folders

Screenshots

Browser & Offline File Storage4 screens
Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Browser & Offline File Storage at 4.5 against Files's 2.9. Browser & Offline File Storage also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 14%). Files's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Browser & Offline File Storage sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Files asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Browser & Offline File Storage holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 7.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Browser & Offline File Storage's written reviews are positive against 14% of Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Browser & Offline File Storage ships an update weekly, Files every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Browser & Offline File Storage versus Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowser & Offline File StorageFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32K ratings) — better2.9 (7.5K ratings)
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews — better14.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better7.5K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYurii KobetsApple

Customer experience

Browser & Offline File Storage

All ratings32,144 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive27.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative68.5%

Files

All ratings7,538 ratings
Positive41.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative49.2%
Written reviews2,545 reviews
Positive14.0%
Neutral10.1%
Negative75.9%

User reviews

Browser & Offline File Storage

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • ⚡️ Fast download speeds
  • 🎨 Visually appealing interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with constant ads
  • 🔍 Lack of organization and file management features
  • 📥 Unreliable and inconsistent download functionality

Files

From 7.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Useful for storing and organizing files
  • 🔒 Secure file storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Files disappearing or not saving properly
  • 🐛 Unreliable sync with cloud services
  • 🐛 Limited functionality compared to desktop file managers
  • 🐛 Buggy PDF annotation and editing

Bugs and requests

Browser & Offline File Storage

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Downloaded files not saving properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when trying to download content

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to organize downloaded files into folders
  • Option to save downloads directly to device storage
  • Better support for a wider range of websites and content

Files

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Files app not showing any files after iOS 15 update
  • Inability to delete downloaded files
  • Keyboard glitches when editing documents
  • Inconsistent behavior when transferring files to external storage

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to view file extensions
  • Improve search functionality
  • Allow more customization of the interface
  • Integrate better with other Apple apps and services
  • Add support for more cloud storage providers

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Browser & Offline File Storage

Subscriptions4
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$44.991 Year
None

Files

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Browser & Offline File Storage free?
Browser & Offline File Storage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Browser & Offline File Storage or Files?
Browser & Offline File Storage is rated higher. Browser & Offline File Storage averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Files averages 2.9 from 7.5K ratings.
Do Browser & Offline File Storage or Files have ads?
Browser & Offline File Storage shows ads; Files does not.
Which is updated more often, Browser & Offline File Storage or Files?
Browser & Offline File Storage ships an update weekly, and Files every 6 months. Most recently, Browser & Offline File Storage was updated on October 22, 2026 and Files on October 22, 2026.

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