Comparison

Zip Extractor vs EZ File Explorer

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

EZ File Explorer

Manage local and network files with extensive operations like copy, move, delete, rename, compress, and extract. Easily search and categorize files by type, including images, music, and documents.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Network file management
  • Compress and extract files
  • Search and categorize files
  • Copy, move, delete, rename
  • Hide and bookmark files
Features
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RS File Explorer makes it easy to manage your phone's local and network files. Local file management: You can copy, move, delete, rename, compress, extract files and more. Rich file operations: RS File Manager provides many basic file operations, including copying, cutting, deleting, and renaming files. Hide files, bookmark files, share files, compress files, unzip files, etc. are also provided. Search profiles: You can easily search any file you want to search. We also categorize file search. You can quickly filter files in categories, including images, music and videos File classification: RS File Manager categorizes files, you can view respective categories in photos, videos, music, documents, compressed files and manage and view them easily. Compressed file: You can easily manage compressed files, like extracting zip files Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renewal is turn off. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews 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-hour prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Your auto-renew subscription can be managed or turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription during the free trial period. If your subscription expires – you will need to purchase a new subscription to access all premium features. The following subscription plans are available (price may vary depending on location): – 1-week subscription – US$4.99 with 3 days free trial You can cancel your subscription via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use: https://lethiphuongninh-4abcc.web.app/terms-conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://lethiphuongninh-4abcc.web.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Zip Extractor4 screens
EZ File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zip Extractor at 4.4 against EZ File Explorer's 3.8. Zip Extractor also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). EZ File Explorer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 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. Zip Extractor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and EZ File Explorer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zip Extractor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zip Extractor has 307 ratings behind it against 61, 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 0% of EZ File Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zip Extractor ships an update every 6 months, EZ File Explorer every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zip Extractor versus EZ File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip ExtractorEZ File Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (307 ratings) — better3.8 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings307 — better61
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRetouch Photo Editor Technology LimitedLe Thi Phuong Ninh

Customer experience

Zip Extractor

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

EZ File Explorer

All ratings61 ratings
Positive70.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
1 purchases

EZ File Explorer

Subscriptions1
  • RS File Explorer Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Zip Extractor free?
Zip Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EZ File Explorer free?
EZ File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zip Extractor or EZ File Explorer?
Zip Extractor is rated higher. Zip Extractor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while EZ File Explorer averages 3.8 from 61 ratings.
Do Zip Extractor or EZ File Explorer have ads?
Neither Zip Extractor nor EZ File Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zip Extractor or EZ File Explorer?
Zip Extractor ships an update every 6 months, and EZ File Explorer every 10 days. Most recently, Zip Extractor was updated on October 24, 2026 and EZ File Explorer on October 24, 2026.

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