Comparison

Browser & Offline File Storage vs Skyfire Browser for Web Video

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

Skyfire Browser for Web Video

Browse the web and watch videos simultaneously with a picture-in-picture player. Enjoy background audio playback, robust ad blocking, and enhanced privacy features for a secure and seamless mobile browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture video playback
  • Background audio playback
  • Industry-leading ad blocking
  • Privacy protection and tracker blocking
  • Google Chromecast support
  • Multiple tabs and incognito mode
Features
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Ever find it annoying that you are watching a video on your mobile web browser and are forced to watch it, leaving the app or opening a new tab, or even just scrolling is not possible - Not anymore! Enjoy surfing the web while watching your video in picture-in-picture mode on your screen. Fire is a fast, secure, ads free web browsers for iOS with a built video player you enjoy picture-in-picture and background audio player. Not only that the app has built in security protection to prevent trackers and privacy filters to keep you secure. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE First browser on the iOS platform to offer PIP (picture-in-picture). Watch a video while browsing. Switch tabs and open multiple websites and the picture-in-picture video will remain in your view. Reposition the video to any part of your screen by simply dragging it. BACKGROUND AUDIO PLAYBACK Leave the app to send an email or others apps, or even lock the screen and continue to enjoy the audio playback from your web browser. Just like your desktop browser you can multi task on your iOS device. Picture-in-picture will not be available while multi-tasking outside the app (only audio playback). BEST AD BLOCKING Fire has industry standard ad blocker which is enhanced by user reported ad blocking. Report any ads the app missed and we can update it the ad blocker with 24 hours to help enhance your browsing experience. PRIVATE, FAST, SECURE No external plugins or settings to manage or configure! Brave simply provides the fastest and most secure browsing experience available for iOS. Brave is designed for both speed and security, so you can enjoy lightning fast browsing without popups, malware and other annoyances. PRIVACY PROTECTION Brave also protects users with leading privacy and security features such as HTTPS Everywhere (encrypted data traffic), script blocking, 3rd party cookie blocking, and private incognito tabs. GOOGLE CHROMECAST Cast all your favorite web videos to your Google Chromecast connected TV. Enjoy your videos on the big screen with just one click. Fire for iOS has all the features you are used to in your current browsers like: * Multiple tabs * Favorites * History * Incognito mode * Battery optimization * Ad blocking * Tracking protection * and much more... IMPORTANT NOTES, PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING: Flash video, iTunes purchased videos, Silverlight and other DRM protected videos like Amazon Instant Videos, HBO now, Hulu, Netflix are not supported! This app is not affiliated with Google or one of its products or trademarks and is developed independently.

Screenshots

Browser & Offline File Storage4 screens
Skyfire Browser for Web Video2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Browser & Offline File Storage at Free against Skyfire Browser for Web Video's $0.99. Browser & Offline File Storage also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (32K vs 473). Skyfire Browser for Web Video's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Browser & Offline File Storage is free to download; Skyfire Browser for Web Video costs $0.99 up front. Browser & Offline File Storage sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Skyfire Browser for Web Video 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser & Offline File Storage has 32K ratings behind it against 473, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Browser & Offline File Storage's written reviews are positive against 5% of Skyfire Browser for Web Video's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Browser & Offline File Storage ships an update weekly, Skyfire Browser for Web Video every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Browser & Offline File Storage versus Skyfire Browser for Web Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowser & Offline File StorageSkyfire Browser for Web Video
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (32K ratings) — better3.4 (473 ratings)
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews — better4.9% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better473
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB142 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperYurii KobetsKathleen Gallagher Mody

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%

Skyfire Browser for Web Video

All ratings473 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive4.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative91.0%

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

Skyfire Browser for Web Video

From 473 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • 👍 User-friendly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Security issues
  • 💰 Waste of money

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

Skyfire Browser for Web Video

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Incompatible with certain devices
  • Syncing issues between devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for Adobe Flash Player
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Better performance optimization

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

Skyfire Browser for Web Video

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 Skyfire Browser for Web Video free?
Skyfire Browser for Web Video costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Browser & Offline File Storage or Skyfire Browser for Web Video?
Browser & Offline File Storage is rated higher. Browser & Offline File Storage averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Skyfire Browser for Web Video averages 3.4 from 473 ratings.
Do Browser & Offline File Storage or Skyfire Browser for Web Video have ads?
Browser & Offline File Storage shows ads; Skyfire Browser for Web Video does not.
Which is updated more often, Browser & Offline File Storage or Skyfire Browser for Web Video?
Browser & Offline File Storage ships an update weekly, and Skyfire Browser for Web Video every 3 weeks. Most recently, Browser & Offline File Storage was updated on October 25, 2026 and Skyfire Browser for Web Video on October 25, 2026.

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