Comparison

Clipbox Zip vs TimeMelter

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

Head to head
About

Clipbox Zip

Compress and decompress various file formats, including zip, rar, and 7z. Access and share files from cloud storage, photos, browsers, and email attachments directly from your smartphone. Enjoy seamless file management and playback of multiple file types.

Highlights
  • Compress and decompress zip files
  • Decompress rar and 7z files
  • Access files from cloud storage
  • Share files between apps
  • View and play various file types
  • Background audio playback
Features
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"Clipbox Zip" is an app specialized in compressing / decompressing files. This app can reach and read files stored in various places such as cloud · photos · browser · E-mail attachment. You can easily share files with favorite images and work documents with only smartphone. ---------------------------------------- ■Main features · Decompress and compress zip · Decompress rar/7z · View and Playback a variety of file types · Easy to copy pictures from Photos app on iPhone and vice versa · Supports Dropbox. · Supports Google Drive. · Supports iCloud Drive. · Share files between apps · Reading files from the Web · Reading E-mail attachment ■ Useful functions · Continuous playback · One-tap decompress · Files protection · Change Home screen wallpaper · Play audio files in the background · With the Playlist, you can manually put the songs in the order you choose · Share files using iTunes · Offline playback

About

TimeMelter

Organize and view web content like videos, images, and PDFs in a unified list. Easily switch between websites by adding channels, and manage your saved content with tags and folders. Share links and access login-required sites with the built-in browser.

Highlights
  • Organize web content by channel
  • View videos, images, and PDFs
  • Add channels via store, ID search, or sharing
  • Content automatically displayed in a list
  • Find content with tags and search history
  • Create and share favorite folders
  • Built-in browser for login-required sites
Features
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TimeMelter is an app that lets you view and organize web content in a clear and simple way. You can load videos, images, PDFs, and other content in a list, and comfortably switch between websites. 【What you can do】 With TimeMelter, you can switch the websites you browse by adding channels. Content is organized by channel, making it easy to check multiple websites in one place. You can add channels in the following ways. ・Add channels from the store ・Add channels by ID search ・Share or publish channels you create Content from added channels is automatically displayed in a list. 【Supported formats】 Content is displayed in a suitable format depending on its type. ・Videos ・Images ・Gallery view ・Chapter-based content You can view what you want in an easy-to-read format. 【Finding and organizing content】 You can quickly find content using tags and search history. Tags are displayed in a list, which is useful when searching again later. You can create favorite folders to organize content. Folders can also be shared with others by invitation. 【Sharing and browser features】 You can create a shareable link for content and send it to others. Websites that require login can be accessed using the built-in browser. 【Saving and management】 You can save content and view it later. Saved content can be managed together within the app. The app also includes features to help keep things organized, such as deleting cache, cookies, and temporary files. 【About Premium】 Ads are displayed in the app. With Premium / Plus, ads can be removed. You can expand the amount of content you can save and use additional features. Security features such as biometric authentication and page transition restrictions are available only with Premium. 【Notifications】 Guidance and notifications are provided based on how you use the app. With TimeMelter, make web content easier to view and more comfortable to use. Subscriptions Please refer to the following for terms related to subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://timemelter8.wordpress.com/2024/04/24/privacy_policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Clipbox Zip4 screens
TimeMelter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clipbox Zip at none against TimeMelter's 12. Clipbox Zip also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15). TimeMelter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. TimeMelter sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Clipbox Zip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clipbox Zip ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeMelter every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Clipbox Zip versus TimeMelter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipbox ZipTimeMelter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB108 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKGCtetsurou oota

Customer experience

Clipbox Zip

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral12.5%
Negative30.4%

TimeMelter

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral15.8%
Negative36.8%

In-app purchases

None

Clipbox Zip

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

TimeMelter

Subscriptions3
  • TimeMelterプラス$1.991 Month
  • 月額プラン14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 年間プラン(2ヶ月分お得)$39.991 Year
One-time9
  • 5チャンネル(1回限り)$0.99
  • 1チャンネル(セール)$0.99
  • 3チャンネル(セール)$3.99
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  • 5チャンネル(セール)$5.99
  • 3チャンネル(5% OFF)$5.99
  • 10チャンネル(セール)$12.99
  • 30チャンネル(セール)$29.99
  • 30チャンネル(30% OFF)$39.99
  • プレミアム(買い切り)$89.99

Questions

Is Clipbox Zip free?
Clipbox Zip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeMelter free?
TimeMelter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clipbox Zip or TimeMelter have ads?
Both Clipbox Zip and TimeMelter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Clipbox Zip or TimeMelter?
Clipbox Zip ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeMelter every 6 days. Most recently, Clipbox Zip was updated on October 26, 2026 and TimeMelter on October 24, 2026.

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