Comparison

Zip Extractor vs Folder

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

Head to head
About

Zip Extractor

Manage your local and network files with this powerful tool. It supports document preview and editing, as well as comprehensive compression, decompression, and file sharing.

Highlights
  • File management
  • Document preview and editing
  • Compression and decompression
  • File sharing and transmission
  • Network file management
Features
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File manager is a free and powerful local and network file management tool, which can help you manage files easily The simple, convenient and easy-to-use local resource file management tool not only supports the preview and editing of daily office, entertainment, learning and other documents, but also supports all-round compression & decompression & file sharing and transmission management, so as to improve your entertainment, work and learning efficiency Premium Features subscription - You can subscribe for new dairy updates and premium features. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to use all available premium features for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month"/"one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or yearly package) - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy:https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/e900a1fb-98f0-42c8-a391-5de88abdb3fe Terms of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/954a9886-0d26-4ba2-8631-fc6a00319809

About

Folder

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Cloud drive integration
  • Media playback (video/audio)
  • File encryption
  • Password security
  • Cast videos to TV (DLNA)
Features
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【Folder】 is a powerful local resource file management tool that not only supports previewing and editing of various documents, but also can encrypt and store private files such as photos and videos. 【• Easily manage files in cloud drive】 【• Easily manage files in iPhone 】 【• Play video and audio files in various formats】 【• Upload mobile photos to cloud drive】 【• Download files from cloud drive】 【• Cast Videos to TV with DLNA】 【• Password can be set to ensure security】 【Subscription Service】 1. Subscription service: monthly subscription (1 month), annual subscription (12 months). 2. Subscription price: subject to IAP application information. 3. Payment: The subscription can be managed by the user, and the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment and credits to the iTunes account. 4. Renewal: Apple’s iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. Cancel renewal: If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the "Settings" of your iPhone --> enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> click on "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", and enter "Account Settings" On the page, click "Subscribe" and select to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not closed at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. 6. User agreement: https://kumamon7074.github.io/app.github.io/zh/terms 7. Privacy agreement: https://kumamon7074.github.io/app.github.io/zh/privacy

Screenshots

Zip Extractor4 screens
Folder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zip Extractor at none against Folder's shown. Zip Extractor also leads on ratings volume (305 vs 7). Folder's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Extractor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and Folder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Folder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zip Extractor has 305 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Zip Extractor's written reviews are positive against 67% of Folder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zip Extractor ships an update every 6 months, Folder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zip Extractor versus Folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip ExtractorFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (305 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings305 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRetouch Photo Editor Technology Limited荣 周

Customer experience

Zip Extractor

All ratings305 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Folder

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Zip Extractor

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly VIP$6.491 Month
  • Monthly VIP3 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • Monthly VIP1 Month trial2 variants$6.491 Month
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  • Yearly VIP3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly VIP1 Year trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP Forever$19.99
3 purchases

Folder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Buyout$9.99

Questions

Is Zip Extractor free?
Zip Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Folder free?
Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zip Extractor or Folder?
Folder is rated higher. Zip Extractor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 305 ratings, while Folder averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Zip Extractor or Folder have ads?
Folder shows ads; Zip Extractor does not.
Which is updated more often, Zip Extractor or Folder?
Zip Extractor ships an update every 6 months, and Folder every 9 days. Most recently, Zip Extractor was updated on September 19, 2026 and Folder on September 21, 2026.

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