Best File Downloader Apps

204+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Files is the household name in file downloader, but it's far from the only option. We track 204+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top File Downloader Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FilesFilesFree2.9★ (6.6K)NoNoSep 2026
2Files - File Manager & BrowserFiles - File Manager & BrowserFree4.7★ (12K)NoYesSep 2026
3Browser and Documents ManagerBrowser and Documents ManagerFree4.6★ (123K)NoNoSep 2026
4Browser & Offline File StorageBrowser & Offline File StorageFree4.5★ (32K)YesYesSep 2026
5Offline: Files, Browser, VPNOffline: Files, Browser, VPNFree4.6★ (132K)YesYesSep 2026
6File Manager & DocumentsFile Manager & DocumentsFree4.5★ (4.8K)NoYesSep 2026
7Documents - File ManagerDocuments - File ManagerFree4.8★ (623K)NoYesSep 2026
8GoogleGoogleFree4.6★ (5M)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for File Downloader

Files#1

Files by Apple

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
2.9😐(6.6K ratings)
Free
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Manage files from your device, cloud storage, or external drives in one place. Organize with tags, search, and access recent documents easily. Share files and connect to network drives.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Useful for storing and organizing files
  • 🔒 Secure file storage

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Files disappearing or not saving properly
  • 🐛 Unreliable sync with cloud services
  • 🐛 Limited functionality compared to desktop file managers
  • 🐛 Buggy PDF annotation and editing
Files - File Manager & Browser#2

Files - File Manager & Browser by Hian Zin Jong

Save Files for Offline Viewing
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(12K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a web browser to save documents for offline viewing on your device. It includes a robust file manager with viewers for various document types, a photo browser, PDF reader, and Dropbox integration.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to collect content
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Useful for offline access
  • 🚀 Quick downloads
  • 👍 Reliable app
  • 👍 Great for music/video downloads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes/glitches
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 💰 Subscription model issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
Browser and Documents Manager#3

Browser and Documents Manager by Download Apps

Ultimate File Manager
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(123K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Versatile for downloading various content

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Excessive ads and pop-ups
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔇 Audio playback issues
  • 🔍 Unreliable search and download functionality

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FAQ about File Downloader

What are the best file downloader apps for iPhone?
Files tops our file downloader apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 2.9-star average from 6.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top file downloader apps we rank are free to download, including Files and Files - File Manager & Browser.
Files has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 204+ file downloader apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Files app allows you to access and organize all your files from various locations. This includes files stored directly on your device, in cloud storage services like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive, as well as on external drives and file servers.
You can organize your files using tags, which allows you to group related documents regardless of where they are stored. The app also features a powerful Browse view where you can navigate folders, move files between them, and pin your favorite folders for quick access.

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