iPhone & Mac · More than 150 tools · On-device
A Documents by Readdle companion
for converting and compressing files.
Documents by Readdle is a very good free file manager and reader, and the right tool for organizing, reading, and moving files across your clouds. MediaKit does the converting: more than 150 tools that compress and convert video, audio, images, PDFs, archives, and ebooks on your iPhone or Mac. File and read with Documents, then send a file to MediaKit from the share sheet when it needs to change.
How does MediaKit compare to Documents by Readdle?
They do two different jobs: one files and reads, the other converts and compresses.
Scope
MediaKit: More than 150 tools that compress and convert video, audio, image, PDF, archive, and ebook files.
Documents by Readdle: A file manager and reader to organize, read, download, play media, and sync clouds.
Documents by Readdle: A file manager and reader to organize, read, download, play media, and sync clouds.
Privacy
MediaKit: Every tool runs on your device, and nothing is uploaded. See the Privacy Manifest.
Documents by Readdle: Cloud sync is a core feature, so files move to and from cloud services.
Documents by Readdle: Cloud sync is a core feature, so files move to and from cloud services.
Platforms
MediaKit: iPhone and Mac, one purchase for both. No iPad version.
Documents by Readdle: iPhone and iPad, built around file management and reading.
Documents by Readdle: iPhone and iPad, built around file management and reading.
Pricing
MediaKit: Five tools free for good; Pro $3.99/month, $22.99/year, or $39.99 once.
Documents by Readdle: Free core app; optional Documents Plus and VPN subscriptions.
Documents by Readdle: Free core app; optional Documents Plus and VPN subscriptions.
MediaKit vs Documents by Readdle, feature by feature
The two apps overlap a little and complement each other a lot.
| Feature | MediaKit | Documents by Readdle |
|---|---|---|
| File manager and folders | No | Yes, its core strength |
| Cloud sync and downloader | No | Yes |
| Video and audio compress or convert | Yes | Plays media; not a converter |
| Image convert and compress | Yes, including HEIC and camera RAW input | Limited |
| Archive create and extract | ZIP, TAR, GZIP, XZ, BZIP2; RAR4 and RAR5 extract only | Opens ZIP; not a full toolkit |
| On-device only (no upload) | Yes | Cloud sync by design |
| Platforms | iPhone and Mac | iPhone and iPad |
| Pricing | Five tools free; Pro from $3.99/month or $39.99 once | Free core; optional subscriptions |
Who should pick MediaKit vs Documents by Readdle?
Pick MediaKit if…
- You need to change files: compress a video, convert a HEIC photo, shrink a PDF, extract audio, or create a ZIP
- You want every tool to run on your device, with nothing uploaded
- You want the same toolkit on iPhone and Mac with one purchase
- You'd rather pay once ($39.99 lifetime) than subscribe
Stick with Documents by Readdle if…
- You mainly organize, read, and download files
- You want deep cloud sync across iCloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive
- You work on an iPad
- You want a built-in browser, media player, and document reader in one app (many people run both apps together)
About MediaKit
Questions
FAQ
Is MediaKit a replacement for Documents by Readdle?
Not exactly. They do different jobs, and many people use both. Documents by Readdle is an excellent free file manager and reader for iPhone and iPad: it organizes files, reads PDFs, downloads, and syncs across clouds. MediaKit has more than 150 tools that compress and convert video, audio, images, PDFs, archives, and ebooks on your device. You use Documents to file and read, and MediaKit to convert and compress.
Does MediaKit manage and organize files like Documents by Readdle?
No. Documents by Readdle is a dedicated file manager with folders, a built-in browser, a media player, and deep cloud integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive), and MediaKit doesn't try to replace it. MediaKit changes files: it compresses a video, converts a HEIC photo, merges or compresses a PDF, extracts audio, or creates a ZIP. On iPhone, finished results stay in its Library tab until you clear them. If you need to organize and read files, Documents is the better pick.
Does MediaKit run on iPhone like Documents by Readdle?
Yes. MediaKit runs on iPhone and Mac, and one purchase covers both. It has no iPad version, while Documents by Readdle runs on iPhone and iPad. On iPhone you can send a file to MediaKit from the share sheet, including from Documents, and save the result to Photos or share it.
Do MediaKit and Documents both keep files on-device?
MediaKit runs every tool on your iPhone or Mac, and the app makes no network requests of its own, so files are never uploaded while you convert or compress them. Documents by Readdle stores and syncs files across cloud services, since cloud sync is a core feature of a file manager. If you want a file to stay on your device while you change it, that is the relevant difference.
How does MediaKit's pricing compare to Documents by Readdle?
Documents by Readdle is free for its core file-manager features, with optional Documents Plus and VPN subscriptions for advanced PDF tools and browsing privacy. Five MediaKit tools stay free for good, one file at a time: Video Compress, Image Compress, Image Resize, Audio Convert, and PDF Compress. Pro is $3.99/month or $22.99/year, each starting with a 3-day free trial, or $39.99 once, and unlocks every tool on both iPhone and Mac.
Should I use MediaKit or Documents by Readdle?
Use Documents by Readdle to organize, read, download, and sync files across your clouds. Use MediaKit when you need to change a file: compress a video for sharing, convert an image, shrink a PDF, extract audio, or build an archive, all on your device. The two apps complement each other.
Try it
Open MediaKit.
More than 150 tools to convert and compress on iPhone and Mac, without uploading anything. Five tools are free for good.
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