# Browser and Documents Manager vs Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN Browser and Documents Manager and Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN's written reviews are positive against 51% of Browser and Documents Manager's. Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Browser and Documents Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them. Both are free to download. Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.7 for Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser and Documents Manager has 123K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 90% of Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN's. Browser and Documents Manager ships an update every 3 months, Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively. ## The numbers | Metric | Browser and Documents Manager | Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | Free | Free | | Rating | [4.6 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-documents-manager/id979401801/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-browser-plus-proxy-vpn/id1495750173/reviews)** | | Number of ratings | **123K** | 2K | | Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | | In-app purchases | **No** | Yes | | Ads | **No** | Yes | | Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** | | Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases | | Size | 40 MB | 73 MB | | Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13 | | Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod | | Age rating | 17+ | 17+ | | Developer | [Download Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/979401800) | [TIMON SOFTWARE CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483965968) | ## 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 ### Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-browser-plus-proxy-vpn/id1495750173) A fast, private web browser offering ad blocking, data saving, and a free unlimited VPN. Download videos, browse incognito, and customize your experience with various modes and search engines. **Highlights:** Fast browsing and downloads, Ad blocker, Data saver, Incognito browsing, Free unlimited VPN, Reader mode, Night/Bright mode **Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support **In-app purchases (4)** | Purchase | Price | Billing | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Month Premium | $5.99 | per month | | 3 Month Premium | $12.99 | per 3 months | | 6 Months Premium | $19.99 | per 6 months | | 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year | **What reviewers like** - 🚀 Fast and smooth performance - 🔒 Secure and private browsing - 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface - 🎨 Customizable settings - 💻 Compatibility with older devices **What reviewers complain about** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🚫 Limitations on free VPN usage - 📥 Lack of video download functionality **Reported bugs** - Display issues on certain websites - Inconsistent VPN connectivity **Requested features** - Add option to set as default browser - Improve tab management and session handling - Implement a built-in video downloader - Introduce a dark mode option ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Browser and Documents Manager free? Browser and Documents Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases. ### Is Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN free? Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available. ### Which has better reviews, Browser and Documents Manager or Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN? Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN is rated higher. Browser and Documents Manager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN averages 4.7 from 2K ratings. ### Do Browser and Documents Manager or Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN have ads? Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN shows ads; Browser and Documents Manager does not. ### Which is updated more often, Browser and Documents Manager or Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN? Browser and Documents Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Browser and Documents Manager was updated on October 15, 2026 and Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN on October 14, 2026. --- *Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*