# Browser and Documents Plus vs File Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Browser and Documents Plus at 61% against File Manager's 0%. Browser and Documents Plus also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 22) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). File Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Browser and Documents Plus costs $1.99 and File Manager $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser and Documents Plus has 4.9K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Browser and Documents Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Browser and Documents Plus ships an update every 2 months, File Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browser and Documents Plus | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-documents-plus/id979402624/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-browser/id1449407902/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 73 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) | [Binh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386007300) |

## What reviewers say

### Browser and Documents Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-documents-plus/id979402624)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-browser/id1449407902)

Organize, protect, and access your files with ease. This app offers secure file management, including password protection, dark mode, and a built-in media player. It supports a wide range of document types and allows for easy sharing and downloading of non-audiovisual content.

**Highlights:** Secure file and folder protection with passcodes, Dark mode for enhanced viewing, Built-in media player, Document viewer for various file types, File import/export and sharing, Web browser with download capabilities

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browser and Documents Plus free?

Browser and Documents Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File Manager free?

File Manager costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Browser and Documents Plus or File Manager?

File Manager is rated higher. Browser and Documents Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while File Manager averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do Browser and Documents Plus or File Manager have ads?

Neither Browser and Documents Plus nor File Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Browser and Documents Plus or File Manager?

Browser and Documents Plus ships an update every 2 months, and File Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, Browser and Documents Plus was updated on October 11, 2026 and File Manager on September 24, 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.*