Comparison

File Cube 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

File Cube

Features
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File Cube is not only a file management application. With File Cube, you can transfer all your files from your PC or Mac directly to your iOS Device via any FTP Client. Transfer Files, share, copy, move, and much more. File Cube is very easy to use and very fast. Transfer directly files to your iOS Device without a need of a cloud service.

About

Zip Extractor

This app is an all-in-one file manager and ZIP extractor for iOS devices. It allows users to quickly unzip and compress various archive formats, manage files, and view documents, images, and videos directly within the application.

Highlights
  • Extract and compress ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ files
  • Password protection for archives
  • Direct extraction to Camera Roll
  • File management (move, copy, rename, delete)
  • Built-in file viewer for documents, images, and videos
  • Share files via AirDrop, Email, and Messages
Features
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Got a ZIP or RAR file your iPhone won't open? Zip Extractor opens it in seconds — no computer, no account, no waiting. Unpack an email attachment, a Safari download or an archive someone AirDropped you, then keep everything tidy in one place. ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ and TAR.GZ are all supported, password-protected archives included. ----- ◆◆◆ WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT ◆◆◆ • Opens what other apps can't — ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, TAR.GZ • Look before you unpack: see everything inside an archive and pull out just the one file you need • Everything happens on your device — your files are never uploaded • Face ID or Touch ID keeps private files private • Clean, fast and built for iPhone and iPad ----- EXTRACT – Unzip with one tap, or choose the exact folder it lands in – Password-protected ZIP or RAR? Just type the password – Send photos and videos straight to your Camera Roll COMPRESS – Turn any files into a ZIP, TAR.GZ, TAR or GZ archive – Lock a ZIP with a password before you share it – Bundle a whole folder into a single file to send MANAGE – Move, copy, rename, duplicate and delete files and folders – Import from Files, Photos, AirDrop, email or browser downloads – Search your whole library by name – Grid or list view, sorted by name, date, size or type – Photos, videos, documents and archives, each gathered in one place – See what is using space, then clear extracted copies and temporary files VIEW & PLAY – PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, text files and images – Music and video play right inside the app – Share anything by AirDrop, Messages, email or any other app ----- ZIP EXTRACTOR PRO Extracting, browsing, moving and sharing are free. PRO adds compressing archives, saving media to Photos, changing file extensions and the Face ID app lock. Pay only for as long as you need PRO. ----- Support Contact: leadingappdeveloper@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://akoruk.github.io/apps/manager/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://akoruk.github.io/apps/manager/privacy.html

Screenshots

File Cube4 screens
Zip Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: File Cube at weekly against Zip Extractor's every 2 months. 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. File Cube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zip Extractor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Cube ships an update weekly, Zip Extractor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
File Cube versus Zip Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile CubeZip Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerilan TETRUASHVILICHINAR MAHMUDOVA KORUK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

File Cube

One-time1
  • FileCube Full Version$4.99
4 purchases

Zip Extractor

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Subscription$29.99

Questions

Is File Cube free?
File Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zip Extractor free?
Zip Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do File Cube or Zip Extractor have ads?
Neither File Cube nor Zip Extractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Cube or Zip Extractor?
File Cube ships an update weekly, and Zip Extractor every 2 months. Most recently, File Cube was updated on October 19, 2026 and Zip Extractor on October 20, 2026.

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