# Browser and Documents Manager vs D Manager IDM

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Browser and Documents Manager at none against D Manager IDM's 6. Browser and Documents Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (123K vs 1.4K). D Manager IDM's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. D Manager IDM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for D Manager IDM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser and Documents Manager has 123K ratings behind it against 1.4K, 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 41% of D Manager IDM's.

Browser and Documents Manager ships an update every 3 months, D Manager IDM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browser and Documents Manager | D Manager IDM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-documents-manager/id979401801/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-manager-idm/id1590633469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **50.8% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Download Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/979401800) | [Pratik Sodha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772394475) |

## 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


### D Manager IDM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-manager-idm/id1590633469)

This app acts as a powerful download manager, supporting reliable resuming of interrupted downloads, background downloading, and fast transfers for large files. It also includes a file manager for offline storage, document viewing, and organization, along with a secure vault to hide your files.

**Highlights:** Reliable download resuming, Background downloading, Fast large file downloads, Offline file storage, Document viewer, File organization, Secure file vault

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| DownloaderManager | $2.99 | per month |
| Extended Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Extended Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Downloader Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Downloader Premium | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast download speed
- 👍 Good background download functionality
- 👍 Useful app with great potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with file management and exporting
- 🤔 Inappropriate advertisements
- 🐛 Unreliable downloads and inability to complete downloads

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to download videos or music
- Inability to share downloaded files to other devices

**Requested features**

- Time scheduling for downloads
- Better file management and export options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browser and Documents Manager free?

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

### Is D Manager IDM free?

D Manager IDM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Browser and Documents Manager or D Manager IDM?

Browser and Documents Manager is rated higher. Browser and Documents Manager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while D Manager IDM averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Browser and Documents Manager or D Manager IDM have ads?

D Manager IDM shows ads; Browser and Documents Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Browser and Documents Manager or D Manager IDM?

Browser and Documents Manager ships an update every 3 months, and D Manager IDM fortnightly. Most recently, Browser and Documents Manager was updated on September 25, 2026 and D Manager IDM on September 18, 2026.

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