Comparison

Zip & Unzip rar file extractor vs Unarchiver

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

Head to head
About

Zip & Unzip rar file extractor

Easily compress and decompress various file types including ZIP, RAR, and 7z. Protect your files with password encryption and enhance privacy with app lock features. Import files from iCloud Drive and preview multiple file types.

Highlights
  • Decompress ZIP, 7z, RAR files
  • Password protect files
  • Encrypt ZIP files
  • App lock for privacy
  • Import from iCloud Drive
  • File preview
Features
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Zip & Unzip is a complete file manager for compressed archives on iPhone and iPad — open what you receive, pack what you send, and keep all of it private. OPEN ANY ARCHIVE Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, BZ2 and XZ files in a couple of taps, including password-protected archives. The built-in unrar and un7z engines open files that other apps refuse to touch. COMPRESS WITH A PASSWORD Turn any file or folder into a ZIP archive, and add password encryption when the contents matter. Send the result straight to Mail, Messages, AirDrop or any other app. PREVIEW WITHOUT EXTRACTING Look inside before you unpack. The built-in viewer opens PDF documents, photos and images, plays video and audio, and displays Word and Excel files — no extra app needed. LOCK IT BEHIND FACE ID Protect the whole app with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode. Your files stay on your device: no account, no upload, no tracking. IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE Bring files in from iCloud Drive, your Photos library, mail attachments and other apps through the share sheet — then export and share them anywhere. A REAL FILE MANAGER Create folders, copy and move in batches, rename, search across everything, and organise your downloads the way you want. SUPPORTED FORMATS Extract: ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ and password-protected archives Compress: ZIP, with optional password encryption Preview: PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, MP4, MOV, MP3, M4A, DOC, DOCX, XLS, TXT Free to download. An optional Premium upgrade (monthly, yearly, or a one-time unlock) removes all limits. Premium is an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly); a one-time Unlock All purchase is also available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://perry-lee.github.io/Privacy-Policy-for-Archive/

About

Unarchiver

Easily manage and extract compressed files on your device. Preview contents, compress files for email, and secure them with encryption. Supports multiple formats and cloud storage integration.

Highlights
  • Extract all major file formats
  • Preview, view, and manage archive contents
  • Compress files to reduce email attachment size
  • Encrypt and secure files
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Built-in media player, photo viewer, and document reader
Features
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Want to control zip level on zip files? Try this app Want to preview files in zip archive? Get this app Zipping is one of the most popular programs to compress files, supports multiple compression formats, including ZIP, and the latest Zip5 format. Not only will you zip & unzip but you can protect, manage and share your files in zip file viewer. Zip UnZip Tool is a Zip File Extractor. With this you can open a ZIP file of your choice, and then unzip, view, and download the files inside. “Zip file opener - Unzip files” is an application that extracts opens the most efficient compressed files on your devices with a user-friendly interface. Zip tool also supports you fast and efficient file management as well as read the archive. KEY DETAILS OF Zip UnZip Tool • Unzip all major file formats • UnZip Browser, Viewer, Manager • Support Media Player, Photo Viewer, PDF Reader, Documents Viewer • Zip files to reduce email attachment size • Compress, encrypt, manage, and share files • ZIP Extractor supports ZIP,, 7-Zip, GZIP and BZIP file formats • Zip your cloud storage files, unzip files to your accounts, and create and save .zip files to your accounts • Send or copy links to your Zip files • Easily view all images in a Zip file with the enhanced image viewer • Zip and share photos and videos from your Camera Roll • Use this to access music files.

Screenshots

Zip & Unzip rar file extractor4 screens
Unarchiver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zip & Unzip rar file extractor at 75% against Unarchiver's 0%. Zip & Unzip rar file extractor also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Unarchiver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 & Unzip rar file extractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Unarchiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zip & Unzip rar file extractor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zip & Unzip rar file extractor has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Zip & Unzip rar file extractor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Unarchiver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zip & Unzip rar file extractor ships an update every 6 weeks, Unarchiver every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor versus Unarchiver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip & Unzip rar file extractorUnarchiver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (26 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer培 李Axita Ghevariya

Customer experience

Zip & Unzip rar file extractor

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Unarchiver

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Zip & Unzip rar file extractor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock All$6.99
None

Unarchiver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zip & Unzip rar file extractor free?
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unarchiver free?
Unarchiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zip & Unzip rar file extractor or Unarchiver?
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor is rated higher. Zip & Unzip rar file extractor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Unarchiver averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Zip & Unzip rar file extractor or Unarchiver have ads?
Unarchiver shows ads; Zip & Unzip rar file extractor does not.
Which is updated more often, Zip & Unzip rar file extractor or Unarchiver?
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor ships an update every 6 weeks, and Unarchiver every 7 months. Most recently, Zip & Unzip rar file extractor was updated on September 9, 2026 and Unarchiver on June 5, 2026.

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