Comparison

Browser and Documents Plus vs Alook Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Browser and Documents Plus

Manage and browse files and documents on your iOS device with a robust download manager and web browser. Organize files in folders, edit documents, and extract archives. Supports iCloud, Camera Roll, and iTunes file sharing.

Highlights
  • Full-featured download manager
  • Web browser with bookmarks
  • File organization and editing
  • Extract zip archives
  • Support for 100+ file formats
  • iCloud and iTunes file sharing
Features
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Download and browse files and documents on your iPhone, iPod or iPad like on your computer. No limits on storage or downloads! √ Full-featured Download Manager Auto-correct file name, fast speed, safe pause and resume downloads. Background modes support. √ Web-browser like Safari with bookmarks Tap and hold to start download, or simply click the link. Private browsing by default. Multiple tabs. Custom search engine and user-agent. Favourites grid. √ File Manager Edit files, organize files in folders. Extract zip archives. Work with doc xls pdf ppt txt html rtf and 100+ formats. √ iCloud, Camera Roll and iTunes file sharing support. √ Open In files in other apps! ATTENTION: you can not download mp3 or YouTube videos with this app.

About

Alook Browser

This minimalist browser offers lightning-fast speeds with no ads or notifications. Enjoy advanced audio/video playback, robust file management, an e-book reader, and a powerful ad blocker. It supports extensive customization and privacy features for a streamlined web experience.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast browsing speed
  • Advanced audio/video playback
  • Comprehensive file management
  • Integrated e-book reader
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Customizable website settings
  • Private browsing mode
Features
Currently charting
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Alook is a minimalist yet powerful browser, built to be the best browser for iOS. Core Features - Lightning-fast experience: no push notifications, no news, no ads, and millisecond-level startup. - Audio and video: floating playback, speed control (0.5x-16.0x), background playback, AirPlay, DLNA, mini player, single-track loop, picture-in-picture, screenshots, mirroring, long-press speed control, and more. - File management: manual downloads, unzip/compress (zip, rar, 7z, including encrypted archives), create/edit files, open as plain text, choose file encoding, import from Photos, move/copy files, Wi-Fi transfer, and more. - E-book reader: supports txt, pdf, epub, kindle, mobi, azw, azw3, azw4, prc, and pdb, with Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion. - Reading mode: smart pagination, Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion, designed for novels. - Image mode: batch save and image compression. - Ad blocker: built-in Adblock Plus with multilingual rules, third-party rules, custom ad marking, and intrusive ad blocking. - Custom search engines: automatically detects search boxes on webpages so you can add them quickly. - Translation: built-in translation for 14 languages, including full-page and selected-text translation. - JavaScript extensions: run custom JS code. - File sharing: works with iOS Files and iTunes file sharing. - Device support: iPhone, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro, and cross-device sync. - Website settings: configure floating video, ad blocking, no-image mode, clipboard access, and JavaScript per site. - iPad support: Split View and drag and drop. Other Features - iCloud sync for bookmarks, custom ad rules, search engines, and plugins. - Private/incognito browsing. - Custom immersive wallpapers. - Next-page preloading. - Custom site icons. - BigBang text selection. - Handoff support. - Auto-refresh. - Pull to refresh webpages. - Pull down on the home page to search. - Custom website home page. - Full-page screenshots. - Developer tools: view source, Eruda, vConsole, Cookie management. - Night mode: OLED pure black mode and eye-care webpage colors. - No-image mode: smart no-image browsing. - Full-screen mode: swipe to hide the toolbar. - Find in page. - Site search with the default search engine. - Password manager support: 1Password, LastPass, Avast Passwords, and more. - QR code tools: scan, recognize QR codes in images, and generate QR codes from links. - Desktop/mobile site switching with custom User-Agent support. - Block redirects to the App Store. - Print and create PDFs. - Quickly enter URLs and open copied URLs. - Page-turn buttons and tap-to-turn. - Swipe back from anywhere. - View site certificates. - Touch ID or Face ID authentication. - Custom long-press shortcuts. - Import and export bookmarks. - Custom fonts, language, page swipe speed, and screen rotation lock. Privacy and Security - Data protection: account, password, and activity data are not uploaded. - Incognito mode: browsing history, cache, and cookies are not saved. - Data storage: unlike browsers that store bookmarks and data in a developer database, Alook stores bookmarks and data in the user’s private iCloud database, accessible only by the user. User Reviews - keeyang1985: Conscientious software. I like it very much, and it is worth the price. Small, fast, and free of unnecessary clutter. It is the browser I have always wanted. - Wen Jing: The happiness brought by a good app is hard to beat. I might have missed the best browser I have ever used. Other browsers scatter features everywhere; Alook brings them together and is excellent value for the price. If you have any questions before or after purchase, please contact us. X/Twitter: AlookBrowser Email: AlookApp@qq.com

Screenshots

Browser and Documents Plus4 screens
Alook Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alook Browser at every 2 weeks against Browser and Documents Plus's every 2 months. Alook Browser also leads on chart position (#72 vs unranked) and review sentiment (70% vs 61%). Browser and Documents Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Browser and Documents Plus costs $1.99 and Alook Browser $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Browser and Documents Plus against 4.6 for Alook Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Browser and Documents Plus's written reviews are positive against 70% of Alook Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Browser and Documents Plus ships an update every 2 months, Alook Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Browser and Documents Plus versus Alook Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowser and Documents PlusAlook Browser
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (4.9K ratings)4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews69.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB28 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDownload AppsBaoding Lehuo Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Browser and Documents Plus

All ratings4,943 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral9.6%
Negative29.8%

Alook Browser

All ratings2,620 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative20.7%

User reviews

Browser and Documents Plus

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to download
  • 🔒 Offline listening
  • 👍 Useful app
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't download anything
  • 🐛 Doesn't work anymore
  • 🐛 Unsupported URL error
  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Glitchy

Alook Browser

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast browsing
  • 🔒 Effective ad blocking
  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 💡 Powerful video features (floating, background playback)
  • 👍 Clean, intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 YouTube ads not blocked
  • 🐛 Video quality issues (e.g. only 360p on YouTube)
  • 🐛 Difficulty setting as default browser
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with certain websites

Bugs and requests

Browser and Documents Plus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Passcode/Face ID not working
  • Inability to download YouTube videos
  • Inability to download from certain sites
  • Crashing when switching apps or receiving calls

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Playlist support
  • Ability to import downloads from free version
  • Ability to download higher quality videos
  • Ability to download from more sites

Alook Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Background video playback not working after recent update
  • Search bar freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Certain websites fail to load properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add support for custom search engines
  • Implement a 'Find in Page' feature
  • Allow customization of the quick options toolbar
  • Add ability to block 3rd party cookies
  • Import support for popular ad block lists
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  • Implement automatic dark/light mode switching
  • Add support for video speed control beyond 2x
  • Improve video playback controls (e.g. seek, volume)
  • Implement tab sync across devices
  • Add support for file/video downloads

In-app purchases

None

Browser and Documents Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Alook Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Browser and Documents Plus free?
Browser and Documents Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alook Browser free?
Alook Browser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Browser and Documents Plus or Alook Browser?
Alook Browser is rated higher. Browser and Documents Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Alook Browser averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Browser and Documents Plus or Alook Browser have ads?
Neither Browser and Documents Plus nor Alook Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Browser and Documents Plus or Alook Browser?
Browser and Documents Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Alook Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Browser and Documents Plus was updated on October 21, 2026 and Alook Browser on October 20, 2026.

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