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Head-to-head

File Manager & Browser vs Browser & Offline File Storage

File Manager & Browser 4.5★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 60
Winner File Manager & Browser
Browser & Offline File Storage 4.5★ · Free + IAP 30

Given the severe recent issues reported by users of Browser & Offline File Storage, File Manager & Browser is the safer choice, despite its own set of problems.

Full reviews: File Manager & Browser · Browser & Offline File Storage

File Manager & Browser offers basic file organization and browser features, though it struggles with modern iOS compatibility and advanced file operations. Browser & Offline File Storage, while aiming for offline video downloads, is plagued by critical bugs, crashes, and data loss, making it highly unreliable.

Head to head

File Management & Organization edge: File Manager & BrowserR8R9R14R15
File Manager & Browser Users appreciate File Manager & Browser for its ability to organize files and documents, with some finding it easy to understand R8R15. However, many report issues with basic functionalities like renaming files, deleting files, moving files, and opening password-protected documents R9R14R27. Some also find it doesn't integrate well with the native Files app and feels outdated R21.
Browser & Offline File Storage Browser & Offline File Storage users report significant problems with file management, including the inability to move files into folders and rename them . More critically, numerous recent reviews indicate that the app deletes all stored files and videos after updates or randomly .
Downloading & Browser Functionality tieR1R4R8R12
File Manager & Browser File Manager & Browser is praised by some for its browser and for facilitating music transfers R8. However, a significant number of users struggle with downloading files, reporting that the app won't let them download, keeps asking to download the app itself, or that downloaded files appear empty R1R4R12. There are also reports of issues with emailing files over a certain size R28.
Browser & Offline File Storage Browser & Offline File Storage is specifically designed for downloading videos and music, and some users initially found it effective for this purpose R66. However, a large number of recent reviews state that the app no longer downloads videos from YouTube or other sites, or that downloads fail frequently R66R67. Some also report issues logging into YouTube R67.
Reliability & Performance edge: File Manager & BrowserR7R19R21R33
File Manager & Browser Many users of File Manager & Browser report significant reliability issues. These include the app not working on newer iPhones, feeling outdated, crashing when deleting folders, not starting up after iOS updates, and general bugginess R7R21. Some users also report issues with images changing or files not loading on computers R19R33.
Browser & Offline File Storage Browser & Offline File Storage suffers from severe reliability problems. Users frequently report the app crashing, becoming unresponsive, getting stuck on a grey screen, or simply stopping working after a few days or a week R89. There are also complaints about lag and bugs when watching videos .
Pricing & Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR10R27R34R37
File Manager & Browser File Manager & Browser is advertised as free, but many users are frustrated by immediate prompts for subscription or card information, or a limited free trial R10R37. Some find the ads annoying and note that removing them requires buying a bundle of 21 apps, which is considered overkill R27R34.
Browser & Offline File Storage Browser & Offline File Storage also faces strong criticism regarding its pricing model. Users report being immediately asked to pay for a subscription, hitting daily download limits quickly, or being unable to use the app without paying R70. Some feel it's a scam due to upfront payment demands and lack of functionality .
User Experience & Support edge: File Manager & BrowserR3R4R12R16
File Manager & Browser Users describe File Manager & Browser as not intuitive and difficult to use, with a steep learning curve for some R3R12. There are complaints about a lack of customer service and broken support links R4R28. Some also raise serious concerns about potential malware or spyware R16.
Browser & Offline File Storage Browser & Offline File Storage is criticized for being unusable, having language barriers, and lacking instructions . Users report unresponsiveness from support via chat and email, making it difficult to resolve issues or get refunds R100. The app is also plagued by excessive ads and pop-ups that freeze the app . Some users report it being difficult to uninstall or installing under a different name .
Pick File Manager & Browser if

You need a basic file manager and browser for organizing documents, and you are willing to navigate some outdated features and potential bugs R8R15. You might find it useful for transferring music from a PC .

Pick Browser & Offline File Storage if

You are looking for an app specifically for offline video and music downloads and are willing to risk significant bugs, crashes, and potential data loss, hoping for a rare instance where it might work as intended .

Evidence note: Many reviews for File Manager & Browser are generic or irrelevant, making it challenging to extract concrete details. Browser & Offline File Storage has a high volume of recent negative reviews detailing critical functionality failures and data loss, which heavily influenced its score despite its similar lifetime rating.

Frequently asked

Does File Manager & Browser work on newer iPhones?
Users report that File Manager & Browser may not work correctly on newer devices like the iPhone 13 Pro Max, with some reviews indicating it's completely useless on modern iOS versions R7.
Can I download videos from YouTube with Browser & Offline File Storage?
While Browser & Offline File Storage was once able to download YouTube videos, many recent reviews state that the app no longer works for this purpose, frequently failing to find links or download content R66R67R85R91.
Are these apps truly free?
Both apps are advertised as free but have significant paywalls; File Manager & Browser prompts for subscriptions or card info shortly after installation R10R37, and Browser & Offline File Storage immediately asks for payment or imposes daily download limits R70R89.
Do these apps provide good customer support?
Neither app appears to offer reliable customer support; File Manager & Browser users report no customer service and broken support links R4R28, while Browser & Offline File Storage users complain of unresponsiveness from support via chat and email R100.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R8] File Manager & Browser 5/5 · US file folder: I like this file folder on my apple iPad this new file folder on my apple iPad works grate my new apple iPad still in good shape and still works I can stream Disney plus - YouTube - ABC -ABC-2 - pandora radio - nick -prime video and more .
  2. [R9] File Manager & Browser 3/5 · US Delete?: How do I delete a file
  3. [R14] File Manager & Browser 4/5 · US Missing Features: This App is great in its display and presentation of folders, files and documents, BUT The 2 issues I have is that (1) I can’t get pdf and word documents that are Password Protected to Open and (2) the ability to RENAME FILES / documents/photos. Give me that and I’ll give all 5 stars.
  4. [R15] File Manager & Browser 3/5 · US It’s okay: It’s good to keep your prerecording in a folder.
  5. [R1] File Manager & Browser 1/5 · US Worst Ever: Trying to download an a form through this app is useless
  6. [R4] File Manager & Browser 1/5 · US App sucks: Keeps wanting me to download the app to be able to download the file and it won’t let me download the file and I put my sign in. I’ve signed up. I’ve done everything I know to do and it won’t work so your app sucks. I’m trying to register my product, but I’ll make sure GE knows about this. Cause you people suck you have no Customer Service! I will not be using you and I will make sure G
  7. [R12] File Manager & Browser 3/5 · US Too difficult: Keep getting message to download (won’t open)
  8. [R7] File Manager & Browser 1/5 · US Garbage app, last update was 5 years ago: Doesn’t work to the point of it being completely useless on my IPhone 13 Pro Max… so my guess it anything newer than that will have issues running this piece of crapware on their phone as well.
  9. [R19] File Manager & Browser 1/5 · US Not loading on computer: Loaded to my phone, then put it into my computer could not load it
  10. [R21] File Manager & Browser 3/5 · US Feels Outdated: App doesn’t find Files App folders. You need to transfer all files over, only supports basic file extensions, no hold and drag features.. feels like the app is about 5 years behind… didn’t try pro. Can’t justify the cost by free features alone
  11. [R33] File Manager & Browser 3/5 · GB Bug found: Images somehow changes to the last image that was place there so the file end looking different until you open it
  12. [R10] File Manager & Browser 1/5 · US Sorry file: Cannot activate without card information if it’s free which it says it is then no card information is needed
  13. [R27] File Manager & Browser 3/5 · US From love to lukewarm: Moving files around is no longer possible? Kind of makes the app worthless. There's some option to subscribe to 21 other apps with the possibility that maybe the move feature will part of that but that's just overkill and silly and not cool
  14. [R34] File Manager & Browser 1/5 · US Spammy: Shows me ads as soon as i open. Annoying
  15. [R37] File Manager & Browser 1/5 · US Fraud?: The very first sentence in the description is “Filemanager is free…”, but after they get you to install it, the very first thing it says is that it’s only free for 3 days, then you must subscribe. Another bait and switch scheme. also noticed no dark mode, but doesn’t matter, immediately removing.
  16. [R3] File Manager & Browser 3/5 · US I’m just a little slow.: I don’t ever write reviews for apps but I thought I would give it a shot. I think the app is pretty cool but my learning curve isn’t as high as it used to be but I still like the idea of having an app that organizes files.
  17. [R16] File Manager & Browser 1/5 · US Unrecognizable: I never downloaded this app and I can confirm my device was recently infected… most likely malware
  18. [R66] Browser & Offline File Storage 3/5 · US Having problems with downloading videos: So, when I first downloaded the app it was pretty good at downloading stuff! But then later it started to stop downloading videos and kept saying it couldn’t find the link. Hopefully you can update this bug, thank you!
  19. [R67] Browser & Offline File Storage 1/5 · US Not Working: Won’t let you log into YouTube.
  20. [R85] Browser & Offline File Storage 1/5 · US The purpose of this ap: Is to download videos from youtube which this ap makes entirely too difficult. Forget using this
  21. [R91] Browser & Offline File Storage 1/5 · US THAT AINT NO BUGS FIX: Bruh wah da hale you talking bout boy, you just made the app WORSE Than it was it used to be able to download videos and Roblox songs now it’s just copy’s url that ain’t no update I wish I never updated this app😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
  22. [R70] Browser & Offline File Storage 1/5 · US $$$hungry: Immediately asked me 4 songs into downloading my playlist to pay because “I reached the daily limit”
  23. [R89] Browser & Offline File Storage 1/5 · US L: After a week of using it refuses to work, I believe they only give you a free amount of downloads before forcing you to pay. Very disappointing app
  24. [R28] File Manager & Browser 1/5 · US Can’t email over 4.8 MB: I’ve never had issues sending files over 4.8 MB or higher until as of recent.. is there a fix for this? Ive contacted your support site and the link seems to be broken and the website has not been up to date since 2015.
  25. [R100] Browser & Offline File Storage 1/5 · US Stops working days later with no response from support: Eventually stops working after a few days with support not responding to chat or emails. There’s always a reply to chat later or will respond to email, but do not. I’ve rebooted and it asks for additional funds. The bank informed me to screenshot replies and inability to download to support my refund claim.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store