# Browser & Offline File Storage vs File manager

The clearest difference is update cadence: Browser & Offline File Storage at weekly against File manager's every 3 months. Browser & Offline File Storage also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 720). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Browser & Offline File Storage sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and File manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Browser & Offline File Storage against 4.5 for File manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser & Offline File Storage has 32K ratings behind it against 720, 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 30% of File manager's.

Browser & Offline File Storage ships an update weekly, File manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browser & Offline File Storage | File manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-offline-file-storage/id970487401/reviews) | [4.5 (720 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 720 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yurii Kobets](https://appshunter.io/developer/554547376) | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) |

## What reviewers say

### Browser & Offline File Storage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-offline-file-storage/id970487401)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access: unlock features | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access: unlock features | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access: unlock features | $5.99 | per month |
| Full access: unlock features | $24.99 | per year |
| Full access: unlock features | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596)

Easily manage all files and folders on your device, including internal storage and cloud services. Browse by category, perform essential file actions, and analyze storage usage. Includes bonus process and backup managers.

**Highlights:** File and folder management, Cloud storage integration, Storage analysis, Internal media viewers, Dual-pane interface, File compression/decompression

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Manager Pro - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| File Manager Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| File Manager Pro - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| File Manager - Remove Ads | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfekter File Manager
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Video recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Crashes when browsing files
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
- 🚫 Useless, doesn't work
- 🚫 No access to local folders

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when searching for music files
- Deletes all photos, even unselected ones
- Closes automatically when opening
- Doesn't work on iPhone 13 Pro Max

**Requested features**

- Add search option
- Improve file management capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browser & Offline File Storage free?

Browser & Offline File Storage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Browser & Offline File Storage or File manager?

Browser & Offline File Storage and File manager are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 32K and 720 ratings respectively.

### Do Browser & Offline File Storage or File manager have ads?

Both Browser & Offline File Storage and File manager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Browser & Offline File Storage or File manager?

Browser & Offline File Storage ships an update weekly, and File manager every 3 months. Most recently, Browser & Offline File Storage was updated on September 25, 2026 and File manager on August 31, 2026.

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