Comparison

Simple Zip vs ZIP ONE

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

Head to head
About

Simple Zip

This utility app offers a straightforward way to compress files, photos, and videos. It focuses on speed and simplicity, providing a distraction-free experience without advertisements or internet connectivity requirements.

Highlights
  • Compress files
  • Compress photos
  • Compress videos
  • No ads
  • No internet required
  • Fast compression
Features
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Simple Zip - The pure and simple compression tool. Compress files, photos, and videos quickly. No ads, no network access, no distractions. Simply focused on what matters.

About

ZIP ONE

Features
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ZIP ONE is a utility app that lets you compress files and photos into ZIP archives easily and securely. It supports standard ZIP as well as AES‑256 encrypted ZIPs, making it reliable for both business and personal use. ● Create ZIPs from photos (HEIC → JPG auto conversion) Simply select your photos to convert and compress them. Image format conversion is handled automatically. ● Automatically remove personal information from photos EXIF data such as location and capture time is removed to help you share images safely. ● Enhanced password management Supports password generation, history, visibility toggle, and copy. You can quickly create strong passwords and review your latest three entries. Free users can view their latest three passwords, while Pro users can access unlimited history, including entries created in the free version. iCloud Keychain support keeps your password history synced securely across devices. ● Even more powerful with Pro Enjoy an ad‑free experience with no usage limits, making ZIP ONE a fully capable tool for work. Pro also enables biometric protection for your password history, providing safer and more convenient password management without needing to remember past passwords. Try the simple and easy‑to‑use ZIP ONE today.

Screenshots

Simple Zip4 screens
ZIP ONE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Zip at none against ZIP ONE's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. ZIP ONE sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Zip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Zip ships an update every 6 days, ZIP ONE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Simple Zip versus ZIP ONE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ZipZIP ONE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMove On StudioAtsushi Takagaki

In-app purchases

None

Simple Zip

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ZIP ONE

One-time2
  • Usage Pack 10$0.49
  • ZIP ONE Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Simple Zip free?
Simple Zip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZIP ONE free?
ZIP ONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Zip or ZIP ONE have ads?
Neither Simple Zip nor ZIP ONE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Zip or ZIP ONE?
Simple Zip ships an update every 6 days, and ZIP ONE weekly. Most recently, Simple Zip was updated on October 1, 2026 and ZIP ONE on October 12, 2026.

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