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Head-to-head

Browser and Documents Manager vs Offline

Browser and Documents Manager 4.6★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 55
Winner Browser and Documents Manager
Offline 4.6★ · Free to download 50

Both Browser and Documents Manager and Offline struggle with consistent downloading functionality and ad issues, but Browser and Documents Manager appears to have a slight edge due to some users finding workarounds for downloading and its additional feature of saving webpages to PDF.

Full reviews: Browser and Documents Manager · Offline

Both Browser and Documents Manager and Offline are free apps designed for offline media consumption, but recent updates have severely impacted their core downloading functionality. Users of both apps report frequent issues with downloading videos and music, excessive ads, and general instability.

Head to head

Downloading Functionality edge: Browser and Documents ManagerR3R7R13R15
Browser and Documents Manager Many users report that Browser and Documents Manager no longer allows them to download videos or music, particularly from YouTube, with error messages like 'URL invalid' or 'unsupported URL' R3R7R13R15. However, some users have found workarounds, such as copying the video address and pasting it into the app's file section to initiate downloads . The app is praised when it works for allowing offline music and video playback, even in airplane mode .
Offline Offline users widely report that the app's core downloading feature is broken and no longer works . This issue affects both free and paid subscribers, with some users paying for an ad-free version that no longer provides the promised functionality .
Ads and User Experience tieR9R16R19R21
Browser and Documents Manager Browser and Documents Manager is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, with users reporting ads every few scrolls, every minute, or after every song R9R16R19R21. These ads are described as long, unskippable, and disruptive, often redirecting users out of the app . Users also wish for features like dark mode, a queue option, and the ability to recover deleted files R12R26R27.
Offline Offline also receives complaints about excessive and annoying ads . Some users who paid for an ad-free version found that the ads still persisted or that the app stopped working entirely . Users also mention issues with background playback stopping after closing the app, which used to work .
Reliability and Bugs edge: Browser and Documents ManagerR1R4R24R25
Browser and Documents Manager Users report various bugs in Browser and Documents Manager, including issues with saving movies to the gallery R24, a non-functional passcode feature , and problems with the direct search engine after an iOS 17 update . Some users also mention the app not working at all R1R4R25. Despite these issues, some long-term users appreciate frequent updates and bug fixes .
Offline Offline users frequently report data loss, with all their downloaded content being deleted without warning R70R82R99R102. The app is also described as stopping downloads randomly, requiring reinstallation and leading to data loss R102. Some users note that the app 'works when it feels like work' .
Additional Features edge: Browser and Documents ManagerR11R12R26R27
Browser and Documents Manager Browser and Documents Manager offers the ability to save webpages as PDF files, a feature highly valued by one user R11. It also functions as a browser and file manager, with some users appreciating its direct download arrow . There are requests for a queue option and dark mode R12R26R27.
Offline Offline is primarily focused on downloading and playing media offline. One user noted the ability to watch videos without ads , although this contradicts other reviews about excessive ads . There's a request for the app to be better optimized for MacBook users .
Pick Browser and Documents Manager if

Pick Browser and Documents Manager if you are willing to try workarounds for downloading content and value the ability to save webpages as PDFs R11. It might also be a better choice if you prioritize an app that frequently updates, even if it introduces new bugs .

Pick Offline if

Pick Offline if you are looking for a very simple interface and are hopeful for future updates to fix its current downloading issues, as some users still praise its potential .

Evidence note: The evidence for both apps is heavily skewed towards recent negative reviews, primarily concerning the breakdown of core downloading functionality and excessive ads. Lifetime ratings are high, but recent user experiences suggest a significant decline in quality. The free-to-download nature of both apps likely contributes to the high volume of complaints regarding ads and free-tier limitations.

Frequently asked

Can I download videos and music with Browser and Documents Manager?
While many users report issues with downloading videos and music, especially from YouTube, some have found a workaround by copying the video URL and pasting it into the app's files section to initiate the download .
Do these apps have a lot of ads?
Yes, both Browser and Documents Manager and Offline are heavily criticized for excessive, long, and disruptive ads R9R16R19R21.
Does Offline delete user data?
Yes, multiple users of Offline report that all their downloaded data has been deleted without warning or after app updates, leading to significant frustration R70R82R99R102.
Can Browser and Documents Manager save webpages as PDFs?
Yes, Browser and Documents Manager offers the ability to easily save web pages into a PDF file, a feature positively highlighted by one user R11.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Browser and Documents Manager 3/5 · US Why can’t I download anymore?: I can’t download anymore. Why? It’s been awesome until now
  2. [R7] Browser and Documents Manager 1/5 · US ?: Why I can’t download songs????
  3. [R13] Browser and Documents Manager 2/5 · US Can’t Download Videos from YouTube: I had a similar app on my last iPhone and I was able to download any video from YouTube but now it’s not allowing me to download videos or music that I want to use to make edits or videos for my own YouTube channel. This app sucks. I can’t gain access to what I need. if these stupid creators of this app don’t fix this app, I swear I’m gonna delete it in a few mo
  4. [R15] Browser and Documents Manager 3/5 · US URL invalid: I would of given 5 stars to this app because I’ve had it for so long and it’s great for downloading free music and playing it offline. I’ve been using this app for over 4 years to download music from yt, and as of recent it no longer downloads videos it only says URL invalid. Please fix this issue it’s a great app and would like to continue using it.
  5. [R9] Browser and Documents Manager 3/5 · US Needs an update: Very good app, but needs an update to solve the overwhelming ads and unsupported URl
  6. [R16] Browser and Documents Manager 1/5 · US Ads: Know how ads work, but don’t be spamming ads on games I play with false advertising 😂.
  7. [R19] Browser and Documents Manager 1/5 · US Useless: Way too many ads. Literally every 2-3 swipes/scrolls. Same annoying ads for stupid games.
  8. [R21] Browser and Documents Manager 3/5 · US Ads: Too much ads .. but great to download YouTube music for free.. now you have music on the go ..
  9. [R1] Browser and Documents Manager 1/5 · US Very weak app, I do not recommend downloading: It does not work. · translated
  10. [R4] Browser and Documents Manager 1/5 · US Doesnt work with stremio: Copyright protection or sum shi
  11. [R24] Browser and Documents Manager 3/5 · US New bug: I can’t save the movies from this app in the gallery This version has many bugs
  12. [R25] Browser and Documents Manager 1/5 · US Didn’t work as stated: Don’t waste your time, look elsewhere
  13. [R11] Browser and Documents Manager 5/5 · US AMAZING!!!: I am really loving the ability to be able to save web pages into a pdf file so easily! This app is completely free and has so much storage available! I wish I had discovered it sooner!
  14. [R12] Browser and Documents Manager 3/5 · US Dark mode: Wish it had dark mode
  15. [R26] Browser and Documents Manager 4/5 · US Add dark mode: Please add dark mode to the "Browser and Document Manager" app. It is absolutely necessary.
  16. [R27] Browser and Documents Manager 3/5 · US DARK MODE: Add dark mode for god’s sake
  17. [R70] Offline 1/5 · US All of my data has been deleted!: All of my data has been deleted without doing anything!!!
  18. [R82] Offline 2/5 · US bad update: deleted all my music says it saves all files to profile but doesn’t every since update THIS APP IS TRASH use to be really good but can’t download nothing anymore
  19. [R99] Offline 3/5 · US No more downloading?: I been using this app for almost 3 years now , and i have over 600 songs downloaded, now they disabled downloading feature? Seriously? I'm sick of losing all my list Everytime !
  20. [R102] Offline 3/5 · US Good but stops working randomly: The app is really useful and good but it stops downloading anything and then I have to delete the app and redownload it again and then I lose everything. it's a really annoying cycle. Other than that it's great. And the issue I was talking about is actively happening

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