Comparison

xZip vs YAYA Extractor

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

Head to head
About

xZip

This utility app allows users to easily decompress and extract files from various archive formats like zip, rar, and 7z. It supports previewing file information within compressed packages and offers separate extraction of individual files.

Highlights
  • Decompress various archive formats (zip, rar, 7z, xz)
  • Extract files from compressed packages
  • Preview archive file information
  • Free and ad-free experience
Features
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xZip is a lightweight archive viewer and extractor for iOS and iPadOS. Browse what's inside before you extract, pull out only the files you need, and move on — no ads, no account, no fuss. FREE FEATURES • Open ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, XZ, GZ, TGZ archives • Browse file trees and folder structures • Extract all files with one tap • Basic compression (ZIP, 7z) • Password-protected archives supported PRO UNLOCK (one-time purchase) • Preview images, PDFs, and text without extracting • Extract individual files on demand • Encrypt compressed files with a password (ZIP & 7z) • Low-memory compression mode for large files • Split multiple files into separate or chunked archives • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a single purchase FORMATS SUPPORTED • Full preview: ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR • Quick extract: XZ, GZ, TGZ, TAR.GZ DESIGNED FOR iPad & iPhone • Optimized for iPad multitasking and larger screens • Open archives from Files, Mail, Safari, or AirDrop PRIVACY & PERFORMANCE • Zero ads — not now, not ever • No account, no personal data collected • All processing happens on-device • Lightweight and fast — under 30 MB • VoiceOver supported Built for people who just want to open their files and move on. Privacy Policy: https://blabla-yy.github.io/privacy/xzip-en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

YAYA Extractor

This free utility app allows you to decompress RAR, 7Z, and ZIP files, and also compress files into 7Z and ZIP formats. It offers features like password protection for compressed files and integration with the native File App for easy sharing and compression.

Highlights
  • Decompress RAR, 7Z, ZIP
  • Compress to 7Z, ZIP
  • Password protection
  • Split compression
  • File App integration
Features
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This application is free and requires no internet connection, prioritizing user privacy. It supports decompressing RAR, 7Z, and ZIP files, and also offers 7Z and ZIP compression capabilities. * Supports integration from the "File App" (File App multi-select → Share → "Compress to 7Z" or "Compress and Decompress" → Done) * One-click 7Z file packaging/compression/split compression, with password protection. * Supports 7z/zip/RAR/ISO decompression * Supports split packaging (7z/zip)

Screenshots

xZip4 screens
YAYA Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YAYA Extractor at 100% against xZip's 50%. YAYA Extractor also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. xZip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and YAYA Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
xZip versus YAYA Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxZipYAYA Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer跃洋 王鹏 边

Customer experience

xZip

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

YAYA Extractor

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
1 purchases

YAYA Extractor

One-time1
  • Split Archive Pro$0.99

Questions

Is xZip free?
xZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YAYA Extractor free?
YAYA Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do xZip or YAYA Extractor have ads?
Neither xZip nor YAYA Extractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xZip or YAYA Extractor?
xZip ships an update every 8 days, and YAYA Extractor every 8 days. Most recently, xZip was updated on October 13, 2026 and YAYA Extractor on October 7, 2026.

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