Comparison

myTextViewer vs ZIP Extractor

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

Head to head
About

myTextViewer

Easily open and view any text-based file, including code, logs, and configurations, on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy offline syntax highlighting, instant search, and a clean interface without ads while reading.

Highlights
  • Open unsupported text file formats
  • Offline syntax highlighting for multiple languages
  • Fast in-file search with live count
  • File library on home screen
  • Light, Dark, and System appearance modes
  • Smart encoding and large file support
  • 100% on-device privacy
Features
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Open any text, source code, config, or log file on your iPhone or iPad in seconds — even when iOS Mail or the Files app says the format is unsupported. Whether someone just emailed you a server .log, a .yaml deployment config, a .cfg or .ini file, or a Python/JSON script, myTextViewer opens it cleanly with offline syntax highlighting, line numbers, and instant in-file search. No accounts. No cloud uploads. And zero ads while you are reading a file. WHY DEVELOPERS, SYSADMINS & POWER USERS KEEP IT INSTALLED • Opens Anything Text-Based — Unknown or non-standard file extensions (.log, .cfg, .conf, .diag, .env, .ini, .dat, .sql, .md, .toml, and more) open directly as readable text instead of hitting an "unsupported file" dead end. • 100% Offline Syntax Highlighting — Automatic syntax coloring for Python, JSON, YAML, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, C/C++, C#, Java, Ruby, Shell scripts, SQL, and more. Use the toolbar menu (‹/›) to switch languages or view as Plain Text, remembered automatically per file extension. • Fast In-File Search — Jump straight to the error or config key you need with live match counting ("3 of 12") and next/previous navigation. • Your File Library on the Home Screen — Every file you open is saved to your searchable home screen library so you can reopen it anytime with a single tap, or tap "+" to import files directly from the Files app. • Comfortable Reading Anywhere — Switch between Light, Dark, and System appearance in place without losing your scroll position. Toggle line numbers and pinch-to-zoom with a tap. • Smart Encoding & Large File Support — Cleanly reads UTF-8, UTF-16, BOM-prefixed logs, Windows-1252, and multi-megabyte log files without garbled characters or freezes. • 100% On-Device Privacy — Your files never leave your device. Decoding, syntax highlighting, and search run entirely locally on your iPhone or iPad. TWO EASY WAYS TO OPEN A FILE 1. From Mail, Files, Slack, or Messages: Tap Share on any attachment or file and choose myTextViewer. It opens right away and stays in your library for next time. 2. Directly Inside myTextViewer: Tap "+" in the top-right corner of the home screen to pick and open any file from your device or iCloud Drive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ZIP Extractor

Easily manage and compress your files with a stylish and user-friendly interface. This tool supports a wide range of archive and unpack formats, allowing you to free up space, create secure libraries, and share files quickly.

Highlights
  • Unzip and unpack various archive formats
  • Create ZIP, 7zip, and 7z archives
  • Compress images to save space
  • Protect archives with passwords
  • Share and save files easily
  • Convert files faster
Features
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UnZzzip the world. Feel the most stylish ZIP archiver you’ve ever used. Unique-Usable-Universal-Unusual-Ultimate-Utmost. It has become very easy to unzip your files using our smart and simple interface with Zipper. Don’t make him angry. Zipper helps you to! = FREE UP MORE SPACE = CREATE A ZIP LIBRARY = CONVERT FILES FASTER = PROTECT ALL ARCHIVES WITH A PASSWORD = SHARE & SAVE FILES IN A ONE CLICK = ARCHIVE FROM FILES AND GALLERY = COMPRESS IMAGES The formats supported by Zipper = ARCHIVE: zip/7zip/7z = UNPACK AND VIEW: 7z (7zip), zip, rar, rar5, bzip2, gzip, XZ, iso, tar, arj, cab, lzh, lha, lzma, xar, tgz, tbz, Z, deb, rpm, zipx, mtz, chm, dmg, cpio, cramfs, img (fat, ntfs, ubf), wim, ecm, lzip, zst (zstd), egg, alz; Boost your phone performance and forget about computer sharing. Zipper - is a synonym for simplicity. Take your time and be faster than others, sharing, opening, archiving, and securing all your files in one App! Don’t be upset, I’m fat enough to store your files, trust is the only thing! Zip Zip Zip Zip. Directed by Zipper. Terms of use: https://extracter.live/termsofuse Privacy policy: https://extracter.live/privacy

Screenshots

myTextViewer4 screens
ZIP Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZIP Extractor at 4.6 against myTextViewer's 3.7. ZIP Extractor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 53%). myTextViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (159 vs 24). On price 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. ZIP Extractor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZIP Extractor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 159 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of myTextViewer's written reviews are positive against 86% of ZIP Extractor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myTextViewer ships an update every 10 months, ZIP Extractor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
myTextViewer versus ZIP Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTextViewerZIP Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (159 ratings)4.6 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings159 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaniv KalskyCacao Mobile

Customer experience

myTextViewer

All ratings159 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative39.8%

ZIP Extractor

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

myTextViewer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App fails to open files from Files app
  • JSON files display blank
  • XML files not rendering properly
  • App crashes or won't launch
  • Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16
Show 3 more
  • Text files cannot be opened
  • Help screen appears instead of file content
  • No response when sharing files to app

Requested features

7 requests
  • Search/find function within documents
  • File editing capabilities
  • Remove ads or ad-free option
  • Support for action extensions
  • Better file import options
Show 2 more
  • Plain English display instead of code format
  • Export functionality

ZIP Extractor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myTextViewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ZIP Extractor

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Archiver7 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is myTextViewer free?
myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZIP Extractor free?
ZIP Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myTextViewer or ZIP Extractor?
ZIP Extractor is rated higher. myTextViewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while ZIP Extractor averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.
Do myTextViewer or ZIP Extractor have ads?
myTextViewer shows ads; ZIP Extractor does not.
Which is updated more often, myTextViewer or ZIP Extractor?
myTextViewer ships an update every 10 months, and ZIP Extractor fortnightly. Most recently, myTextViewer was updated on November 11, 2026 and ZIP Extractor on November 3, 2026.

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