# ZipApp Lite: The Unarchiver — Extractor & file manager

> iOS utility for unarchiving, creating archives, and managing files. (iPhone/iPad app by 兰桂 吴.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipapp-lite-the-unarchiver/id585600850 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [兰桂 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/433671404)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 113 App Store ratings · 154 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2012-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipapp-lite-the-unarchiver/id585600850/reviews.md

## What is ZipApp Lite?

ZipApp is an easy-to-use utility for unarchiving files in .zip, .rar, .7z, .bz2, .tar, .gz and various other formats on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Archiving & Unarchiving:
• unarchive files in .zip/.rar/.7z/.bz2/.tar/.gz and various other archive formats
• unarchive password-protected .zip and .rar archives
• create .zip document from one or more files
• compress a whole directory

File Management:
• Transfer files via Wi-Fi (FTP & HTTP) / iTunes File Sharing
• Upload multiple files and folders via FTP
• Create/copy/move/rename/delete files and folders
• Open document with other Apps
• Import document from other Apps
• Import document from Email
• Send multiple Email attachments
• Import / export photos
• Browse and manage remote files (FTP/FTPS, SFTP and WebDAV)

Supported File Types:
• .zip, .rar, .7z, .bz2, .tar, .gz and various other archive file types
• .epub (electronic publication)
• MS Office - .doc, .ppt., .xls, .docx, .xlsx, .pptx
• iWork documents (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
• PDF, HTML, RTF, .mht, Safari webarchives and text files
• High resolution images (.jpg, .png, .gif, .bmp, etc.)
• Audio and video (.mp3, .acc, .mp4, .mov, .m4v, etc.) 
• .maff files (Mozilla Archive Format)

FAQ
Q: What if my archive is identified as an unknown document?
A: Please rename the document and change the filename extension to .zip or .rar and try again.

Support
• https://langui.net/zipapp/

## Key features

- Unarchive .zip, .rar, .7z, and more
- Create .zip archives
- Wi-Fi file transfer (FTP/HTTP)
- iTunes File Sharing
- File and folder management
- Open documents with other apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 154)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipapp-lite-the-unarchiver/id585600850/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 好用

*2026-03-12, version 4.4*

功能可以再多一点，但已经很好了

### 3/5 — 咋用不了

*2026-03-09*

用不了呀

### 5/5 — 用了十多年了

*2025-05-15*

换了那么多部手机 每部都有ZipApp lite！一定要继续更新！

### 4/5 — 不能压视频

*2025-04-23*

为什么不能压视频呀

### 5/5 — Good to unzip my psp games

*2023-04-20, version 4.3.8*

When I download psp games for my psp emulator when I see the game of the emulator I unarchive it which lets me play my games

### 5/5 — Amei

*2023-03-26*

O app e muito bom nele consigo baixar jogos do ppsspp e adorei 5 estrelas

### 4/5 — It works.

*2022-09-29*

I like it. It’s simple to use and works for the things I need to unarchive

### 5/5 — 7 out of 10, would recommend …

*2022-06-30*

Progressively getting more glitchy … but I still dig it.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2022-03-30, version 4.3.2*

Sometime I need to open 2 or 3 docs in different apps together with file app. This app works very good, can search, keep current position when re-open. No pop up Ad. I did not use any compressing or de-compressing function yet but for me it's awesome
Good job, thank you, just bought full version.

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2021-10-13, version 4.3.2*

Muy buena para poder descomprimir mis archivos .iso

## Frequently asked questions about ZipApp Lite

### What file formats can this app unarchive?

This app supports unarchiving a wide variety of formats including .zip, .rar, .7z, .bz2, .tar, and .gz. It can also handle password-protected .zip and .rar archives.

### How can I transfer files to and from this app?

You can transfer files using Wi-Fi via FTP and HTTP protocols, or through iTunes File Sharing. The app also allows uploading multiple files and folders via FTP.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. However, it does display advertisements.

### What types of documents can I open with this app?

Beyond archives, the app supports opening various document types such as MS Office files (.doc, .ppt, .xls), iWork documents, PDFs, HTML, and text files. It also handles images and audio/video files.

### What should I do if an archive is recognized as an unknown document?

If an archive is identified as an unknown document, you can try renaming it and changing the filename extension to .zip or .rar before attempting to unarchive it again.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4 — 2023-06-15

• Support remote drives (FTP/FTPS, SFTP and WebDAV)

### 4.3.8 — 2022-10-14

• Fix some minor issues

### 4.3.6 — 2022-09-22

• Bring back the highlight/bookmark functionalities (EPUB)

### 4.3.5 — 2022-09-18

• Fix the document list search issue

### 4.3.4 — 2022-09-12

• Optimize the EPUB viewer
• Improve the file list search functionality
• Automatically resize the UI font size

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All apps by 兰桂 吴: https://appshunter.io/developer/433671404

## Related topics

[unarchiver](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/unarchiver)

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