# Browser and Documents Manager vs Magnet Linker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Browser and Documents Manager at none against Magnet Linker's 3. Browser and Documents Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Magnet Linker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 51%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magnet Linker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Browser and Documents Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Browser and Documents Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser and Documents Manager has 123K ratings behind it against 741, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Browser and Documents Manager's written reviews are positive against 71% of Magnet Linker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Browser and Documents Manager ships an update every 3 months, Magnet Linker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browser and Documents Manager | Magnet Linker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-documents-manager/id979401801/reviews)** | [4.2 (741 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnet-linker/id1507795808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 741 |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **70.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Download Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/979401800) | [Alain Stulz](https://appshunter.io/developer/899533224) |

## 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


### Magnet Linker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnet-linker/id1507795808)

This app bypasses iOS limitations, allowing you to easily copy magnet:// links from websites and other apps. Once redirected, you can quickly copy the link to your clipboard for sharing or use with other tools. It simplifies managing magnet links on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Copy magnet:// links, Bypass iOS limitations, Redirect magnet links, Share links easily, Simple link management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro (Special Offer) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magnet Linker Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as expected
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Does exactly what it claims
- 👍 Solves a specific problem
- 👍 Useful for iOS users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on Safari
- 🐛 Confirmation popup blocks keyboard shortcuts
- 🔒 Requires credit/debit card

**Reported bugs**

- Magnet links don't work/pop up
- Last magnet URL cannot be cleared

**Requested features**

- Safari extension to copy magnet links
- Ability to turn magnet links into .torrent files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browser and Documents Manager free?

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

### Is Magnet Linker free?

Magnet Linker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Browser and Documents Manager or Magnet Linker?

Browser and Documents Manager is rated higher. Browser and Documents Manager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Magnet Linker averages 4.2 from 741 ratings.

### Do Browser and Documents Manager or Magnet Linker have ads?

Magnet Linker shows ads; Browser and Documents Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Browser and Documents Manager or Magnet Linker?

Browser and Documents Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Magnet Linker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Browser and Documents Manager was updated on September 25, 2026 and Magnet Linker on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*