Comparison

Zip vs CableMaster

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

Head to head
About

Zip

Features
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THE FASTEST AND EASIEST WAY TO CREATE AND SHARE ENCRYPTED ZIP ARCHIVES Existing applications to deal with encrypted zip archives are either very awkward or simply unavailable. Zip-Share closes this gap and is therefore a must-have tool when you have to share personal or confidential files. While you may not think of email as subject to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), most mailboxes contain a trove of unencrypted attachments with personal data. This violates the strict new data protection provisions of the GDPR. To avoid this and keep your data save you should encrypt all your attachments. With Zip-Share this can be done with a few clicks. Simply add your files to the Zip-Share app, choose a preset, click the „Zip and Share” button and you have an encrypted attachment in one of the following applications: - Mail - Messages - Files - AirDrop - Skype - WhatsApp… Zip-Share also ensures that files remain protected if an email or message is sent to the wrong recipient. For optimal security, make sure that you send the password for the encrypted zip archive over an alternate channel. E.g. You can send your encrypted zip archive via Mail and the associated password via Messages. Zip-Share offers unlimited presets. Thus, you can save individual presets for each customer. Presets can contain: - Password - Archive name - The application which should be used to share the archive - Predefined recipients, messages ... Now the best, all presets can be synced to all your devices - so it doesn’t matter if you work on your Mac, iPad or iPhone. If you regularly need to send confidential or personal documents to the same persons, Zip-Share will save you a lot of time and keep track of all passwords used. Zip-Share encrypted archives can be decrypted and opened on macOS, iOS or Windows without any additional software. Data protection can be so easy! PRIVACY POLICY https://www.techno-grafik.com/privacy.aspx END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.techno-grafik.com/terms.aspx

About

CableMaster

Design, document, and visualize complex cable layouts for IT infrastructure. Create assets, define ports, and connect cables with a clean interface. Works offline with no login required.

Highlights
  • Manual asset, port, and cable modeling
  • Custom cable and port types
  • 2D visualization of physical connections
  • CSV import for data entry
  • Offline functionality
  • Unlimited assets and projects (Pro)
Features
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Map patch panels, racks, and physical network cabling without spreadsheets. CableMaster helps network engineers, IT teams, and infrastructure managers document cable layouts and trace connections with confidence. Create assets, define ports, connect cables, and inspect endpoint-to-endpoint paths in a focused offline workspace. Key features - Patch panel, rack, asset, and port mapping - Cable trace from endpoint to endpoint - Clear 2D network topology visualisation - Custom cable, port, and asset types - CSV import and export for project data - Fully offline with no login required Pro features CableMaster Pro removes usage limits and adds advanced productivity tools. - Unlimited assets, ports, and connections - Multiple projects - CSV import and export - Canvas zoom and pan CableMaster keeps your physical cabling documentation clear, portable, and ready for the next change.

Screenshots

Zip4 screens
CableMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zip at every 2 weeks against CableMaster's every 2 months. Zip also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Zip sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CableMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zip ships an update every 2 weeks, CableMaster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zip versus CableMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipCableMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechno-Grafik Christian Lackner eUHalil Can GUNDUZ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zip

One-time2
  • Free TrialFree
  • Unlock Zip-Share$4.99
1 purchases

CableMaster

One-time1
  • Pro User Unlock$12.99

Questions

Is Zip free?
Zip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CableMaster free?
CableMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zip or CableMaster have ads?
Neither Zip nor CableMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zip or CableMaster?
Zip ships an update every 2 weeks, and CableMaster every 2 months. Most recently, Zip was updated on September 22, 2026 and CableMaster on September 5, 2026.

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