# Browser and Documents Manager vs My FileManager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Browser and Documents Manager at none against My FileManager's 3. Browser and Documents Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (123K vs 17K). My FileManager's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 51%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My FileManager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Browser and Documents Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Browser and Documents Manager against 4.6 for My FileManager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser and Documents Manager has 123K ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Browser and Documents Manager's written reviews are positive against 61% of My FileManager's.

Browser and Documents Manager ships an update every 3 months, My FileManager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browser and Documents Manager | My FileManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-documents-manager/id979401801/reviews) | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-filemanager-documents/id1457341524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **61.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 40 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Download Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/979401800) | [Gyoom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506355288) |

## What reviewers say

### Browser and Documents Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-documents-manager/id979401801)

Manage and browse files and documents on your iOS device with a powerful download manager and web browser. Organize documents, extract archives, and work with over 100 formats. Supports iCloud, Camera Roll, and iTunes file sharing.

**Highlights:** Full-featured download manager, Web browser with multiple tabs, File organization and editing, Extract zip archives, Support for over 100 file formats, iCloud and iTunes file sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Versatile for downloading various content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Audio playback issues
- 🔍 Unreliable search and download functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Passcode and Face ID features not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent download and playback performance

**Requested features**

- Ability to download YouTube videos
- Background audio playback
- Customizable music playlists
- Improved ad-free experience


### My FileManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-filemanager-documents/id1457341524)

Organize and manage all your files on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a private browser, download manager, and robust file manipulation tools. Secure your data with passcode and biometric locks.

**Highlights:** Private web browser with bookmarks and tab management, Download manager with pause/resume and progress tracking, File organization, renaming, copying, and deletion, Document viewer for various file types, Image editing and video editing capabilities, Passcode and biometric file protection, AirDrop file transfer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove ads Lifetime | $239.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Convenient file management features
- 💡 Useful music playback functionality
- 🔒 Secure file protection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📥 Unreliable download functionality
- 🔇 Playback issues (audio/video desync, skipping)

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicated files losing password protection
- Inconsistent behavior after updates
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inability to import/manage large media collections

**Requested features**

- Improve download reliability and quality options
- Add background playback support
- Enhance accessibility features (VoiceOver, etc.)
- Introduce dark mode and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browser and Documents Manager free?

Browser and Documents Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My FileManager free?

My FileManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Browser and Documents Manager or My FileManager?

Browser and Documents Manager and My FileManager are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 123K and 17K ratings respectively.

### Do Browser and Documents Manager or My FileManager have ads?

My FileManager shows ads; Browser and Documents Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Browser and Documents Manager or My FileManager?

Browser and Documents Manager ships an update every 3 months, and My FileManager fortnightly. Most recently, Browser and Documents Manager was updated on October 16, 2026 and My FileManager on October 14, 2026.

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