Comparison

Browser & Offline File Storage vs File Manager & Documents

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

File Manager & Documents

Organize and manage your downloaded files and documents conveniently on your iPhone or iPad. Create folders, store files in the cloud to save space, and use the built-in browser for direct downloads. Sort files by various criteria for easy access.

Highlights
  • Manage downloads
  • Create folders
  • Cloud storage
  • Built-in browser
  • Direct downloads
  • Sort files
Features
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Manage your downloads conveniently from your iPhone or iPad, Download, browse and organize your files like you would on a PC. Don’t worry about loosing space on your internal memory. - Get all your files stored directly on one convenient location. - Create folders to organize all your date on an intuitive way. - Store your files on the cloud and save valuable internal memory. - Download images or video with special search options to get focused results. - Specialize build in browser so you can do direct downloads while using the app. - Sort your files by name, date, size or type. Download Manager Subscription options:

 1. Title of publication or service: Download Manager. 2. Length of subscription & Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate: - Weekly (First 3 day free trial) 3. Price of subscription: - 3 day free trial then $2.99 per week - 3 days free trial then $9.99 per month - 3 days free trial then $49.99 per year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 
 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting
 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
 8. Privacy Policy: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ 9. Terms of use: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ 10. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication where applicable 
11. Download Manager adds new features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel anytime a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase.

Screenshots

Browser & Offline File Storage4 screens
File Manager & Documents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Browser & Offline File Storage at free with in-app purchases against File Manager & Documents's subscription. Browser & Offline File Storage also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (32K vs 4.8K). File Manager & Documents's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 27%). On price, rating, 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

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 and File Manager & Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Browser & Offline File Storage against 4.4 for File Manager & Documents. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser & Offline File Storage has 32K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Browser & Offline File Storage's written reviews are positive against 53% of File Manager & Documents's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Browser & Offline File Storage ships an update weekly, File Manager & Documents every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Browser & Offline File Storage versus File Manager & Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowser & Offline File StorageFile Manager & Documents
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32K ratings) — better4.4 (4.8K ratings)
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews52.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32K — better4.8K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB88 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperYurii KobetsGiant Brains

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%

File Manager & Documents

All ratings4,751 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative42.0%

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

File Manager & Documents

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

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

File Manager & Documents

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Download issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file management capabilities
  • Better integration with other apps

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
4 purchases

File Manager & Documents

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Browser & Offline File Storage free?
Browser & Offline File Storage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Manager & Documents free?
File Manager & Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Browser & Offline File Storage or File Manager & Documents?
Browser & Offline File Storage is rated higher. Browser & Offline File Storage averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while File Manager & Documents averages 4.4 from 4.8K ratings.
Do Browser & Offline File Storage or File Manager & Documents have ads?
Browser & Offline File Storage shows ads; File Manager & Documents does not.
Which is updated more often, Browser & Offline File Storage or File Manager & Documents?
Browser & Offline File Storage ships an update weekly, and File Manager & Documents every 4 weeks. Most recently, Browser & Offline File Storage was updated on October 30, 2026 and File Manager & Documents on October 29, 2026.

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