Comparison

NZBClient for NZBGet vs ZapLock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

NZBClient for NZBGet

Manage your NZBGet server remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor downloads, edit queues, search for new NZBs, and receive push notifications for important updates. Offers extensive customization and support for multiple servers.

Highlights
  • Remote NZBGet server management
  • Search and fetch new NZBs
  • Monitor and control downloads
  • Push notifications
  • Multiple server support
  • Full app customization
  • Upload NZB files
Features
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Use NZBClient to manage your NZBGet Server on your iPhone or iPad. This app works as a client or front-end for your NZBGet server v13+. Monitor, delete and edit current downloads and items in your history. Including support for multiple servers with fast switching, great for local/remote access setups. Search or Browse Newznab based servers for new NZB's, then fetch or save them. Create custom searches then automatically search and fetch results. Get push notifications from NZBGet or any other service, when new NZB's are added to queue, deleted, fail, or downloaded. With custom settings and menus you can fully customisable the app to suit your needs. Features include: - Search, Browse & Fetch from Newznab servers, - Pause, Resume downloads - Push Notifications - E2E Encrypted Push Notifications - Delete history or active downloads - Upload .NZB files - Multiple Servers - HTTPS/SSL - Set Speed limit - Pause queue for set time, - Set Category when uploading - Set Priority when uploading - Add to top when uploading - Add paused when uploading - Change priority of NZB in queue, - Change category of NZB in Queue, - Pause resume single NZB file in queue, - Save NZB files locally on device - Re-upload local NZB files - Set Default server - View History - View Log files - Edit and delete Servers - Set Refresh time - See detailed overview of each active download - Mark History items as good/bad - Re-download and Re-Postprocess history items - View Hidden items in history - View server log - Open and Uncompress .zip files - Group upload NZB files - Set unpack password - RSS fetching - Search and filter Downloads and History - Full App customisation Note: Some features require a one-time in-app purchase or a monthly/yearly subscription to use, this helps support independent development. You need to have a Laptop, NAS or PC running NZBGet v13+ to use this app. NZBClient is a free download and offers a limited feature set for free forever! If you would like to unlock the full potential of the app and support independent development, you can purchase a one-time purchase of Premium to access some extra features, or subscribe (monthly or yearly) to Ultra to access all features. NZBClient has monthly and yearly subscription options available that unlock all features. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time at least 24 hours before the next billing cycle. Privacy policy: https://nzbclient.app/privacy Terms of use: https://nzbclient.app/terms

About

ZapLock

Securely lock and encrypt any folder on your device or cloud storage without moving files. Access your locked content using a secure sign-in method, with files decrypting only when opened and re-encrypting automatically. Share encrypted folders with others who have an account, with control over their access.

Highlights
  • Encrypt files in place
  • Secure sign-in with Face ID/passkey
  • Automatic re-encryption
  • Share encrypted folders
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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ZapLock turns any folder in Files into a locked one — and back — without moving it. Pick a folder: On My iPhone, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive. ZapLock encrypts every file in place, keeps the folder's name and location, and leaves nothing readable behind. A folder locked on your Mac opens here; one locked here opens on your Mac. UNLOCK WITH YOUR ZAPQR SIGN-IN Opening a vault is a sign-in, not a password. Face ID and the passkey ZapQR already put on this iPhone, or a magic link if you prefer. Nothing to remember, nothing to send over chat, nothing to leak. FILES OPEN INSIDE ZAPLOCK Tap a file and ZapLock decrypts that one file, shows it, and wipes the copy the moment you lock, switch apps, or the auto-lock timer fires. Leaving the app always locks — the app switcher never sees an open vault. SHARE, AND TAKE IT BACK Share a vault with anyone who has a ZapQR account. Each person unlocks it on their own device, with their own key. Remove them and their access ends, even on a vault they have open. YOUR KEYS STAY YOURS Every file is encrypted with AES-256. The key is split: one half never leaves this device's Secure Enclave, the other is released by ZapQR only while your sign-in and your share are valid. We can't open your folders, and neither can your cloud provider. File contents and file names never leave your device. PORTABLE BY DESIGN The vault format is open and documented, and the same on iPhone, iPad and Mac. A folder on a portable disk or inside a synced cloud folder carries its protection with it. ZapLock requires a free ZapQR account (auth.zapqr.ai). One universal app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. ZapLock Personal is an auto-renewing subscription: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (local prices vary). Payment is charged to your Apple Account; it renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and you can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Folders you already locked keep opening on every plan. Terms of Use: https://zaplock.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://zapqr.ai/privacy

Screenshots

NZBClient for NZBGet4 screens
ZapLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: NZBClient for NZBGet at freemium against ZapLock's subscription. NZBClient for NZBGet also leads on ratings volume (101 vs 1). ZapLock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NZBClient for NZBGet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ZapLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZapLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NZBClient for NZBGet has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NZBClient for NZBGet ships an update every 3 weeks, ZapLock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NZBClient for NZBGet versus ZapLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNZBClient for NZBGetZapLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (101 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Tools LtdDaSecure Solutions LLC

Customer experience

NZBClient for NZBGet

All ratings101 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.4%

ZapLock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NZBClient for NZBGet

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Configuration errors
  • Premium features not activating after restore
  • NZB files not recognized after iOS 13 update
  • Blank search results
  • Keyboard hides search results
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  • Connection failures require force close

Requested features

10 requests
  • Support for Sabnzbd
  • ClientID/Secret via HTTP Header
  • Widgets for home screen
  • Upload nzb from Apple Files app
  • Support for Sonarr and Radarr
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  • More functionality in free version
  • Improved tutorials
  • Fix keyboard not disappearing after search
  • Fix blank search results bug
  • Add indexer search functionality

ZapLock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NZBClient for NZBGet

Subscriptions2
  • Ultra Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Ultra Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Support Icon Pack$2.99
  • NZBClient Premium Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

ZapLock

Subscriptions3
  • Personal (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Personal (founder)$29.991 Year
  • Personal (yearly)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is NZBClient for NZBGet free?
NZBClient for NZBGet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZapLock free?
ZapLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NZBClient for NZBGet or ZapLock?
ZapLock is rated higher. NZBClient for NZBGet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while ZapLock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NZBClient for NZBGet or ZapLock have ads?
Neither NZBClient for NZBGet nor ZapLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NZBClient for NZBGet or ZapLock?
NZBClient for NZBGet ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZapLock every 3 days. Most recently, NZBClient for NZBGet was updated on October 24, 2026 and ZapLock on October 26, 2026.

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