Zip & Unzip rar file extractor vs File Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Decompress ZIP, 7z, RAR files
- Password protect files
- Encrypt ZIP files
- App lock for privacy
- Import from iCloud Drive
- File preview
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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/
File Compressor
Easily reduce file sizes and organize data for sharing. Supports multiple compression formats and offers password protection for added security. Quickly share compressed files directly from the app.
- Compress to ZIP, TAR, GZIP
- Password protection for ZIP files
- History log of compressed files
- Direct file sharing
- User-friendly interface
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Compress your files effortlessly with File Compressor. Whether you need to reduce file sizes or organize your data for sharing, this app makes compression simple and effective. Key Features: • Multiple Formats: Compress files into ZIP, TAR, or GZIP formats to suit your needs. • Password Protection: Secure your ZIP files with a password for added privacy. • History Log: Keep track of your compressed files with the built-in history feature. • File Sharing: Quickly share compressed files directly from the app. File Compressor offers a user-friendly interface, making it the ideal tool for professionals and casual users alike. Start compressing files on the go! File Compressor app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, File Compressor does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/File-Compressor/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/File-Compressor/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: File Compressor at 5.0 against Zip & Unzip rar file extractor's 4.2. Zip & Unzip rar file extractor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Zip & Unzip rar file extractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and File Compressor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
File Compressor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 10 respectively.
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor ships an update every 2 months, File Compressor every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zip & Unzip rar file extractor | File Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 培 李 | Andy Sutanto |
Customer experience
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor
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In-app purchases
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
- Unlock All$6.99
File Compressor
- File Compressor Pro$0.997 Days
- File Compressor Pro - 1M$1.991 Month
- File Compressor Pro$9.991 Year
- File Compressor Pro$19.99
- Offering for New Users$19.99
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