Comparison

Browser & Offline File Storage vs Malvek

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

Malvek

Features
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Malvek is a mobile SSH client built for people who are tired of paying a subscription to open a terminal. No backend. No account. No tracking. Everything stays on your device. - Generate Ed25519 SSH keys right on your phone — private keys live in the iOS Keychain and never leave your device - Full SSH terminal with password or key authentication - SFTP file browser — upload and download without leaving the app - Save unlimited hosts and command snippets (after unlocking) - Trust-on-first-use host key verification, like the ssh CLI you already trust — Malvek warns you if a host's key ever changes unexpectedly - Hardened cipher support (AES-GCM) for modern, hardened servers We have zero backend. Your passwords, keys, and host configs are stored in the iOS Keychain and a local database on your device — nowhere else. We can't see them. We can't lose them. They're yours. One free saved host to try it out. Unlock everything with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring charge, ever. Coming in a future update: multi-device sync, Mosh support, and local port forwarding.

Screenshots

Browser & Offline File Storage4 screens
Malvek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Malvek at none against Browser & Offline File Storage's shown. Browser & Offline File Storage's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Malvek sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Browser & Offline File Storage ships an update weekly, Malvek every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Browser & Offline File Storage versus Malvek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowser & Offline File StorageMalvek
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings32K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYurii KobetsTyler Poniatowski

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

Malvek

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Browser & Offline File Storage

Subscriptions6
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Full access: unlock features3 Days trial$44.991 Year
1 purchases

Malvek

One-time1
  • Malvek Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is Browser & Offline File Storage free?
Browser & Offline File Storage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Malvek free?
Malvek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Browser & Offline File Storage or Malvek have ads?
Browser & Offline File Storage shows ads; Malvek does not.
Which is updated more often, Browser & Offline File Storage or Malvek?
Browser & Offline File Storage ships an update weekly, and Malvek every 2 weeks. Most recently, Browser & Offline File Storage was updated on November 3, 2026 and Malvek on October 31, 2026.

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