Comparison

xZip vs ByteCutter

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

ByteCutter

Easily split large files into smaller parts for convenient sharing via email or messaging. Reassemble them later, even on a different device, with a simple guided interface. This app simplifies managing and transferring big files across iOS and macOS.

Highlights
  • Split files by size or number of parts
  • Merge split files back together
  • Smart metadata for automatic reassembly
  • Guided step-by-step wizard
  • Share large files via social media, email, or messaging
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, macOS)
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ByteCutter splits large files into smaller parts you can send anywhere, and puts them back together on any iPhone, iPad or Mac. Email, chat apps and USB drives all have size limits. With ByteCutter you split a video, an archive or a backup into parts of the right size, send them however you like, and the recipient rebuilds the original file with a tap. SPLIT AND MERGE • Split any file by part size or by number of parts, with a simple step-by-step wizard • One-tap destinations: Email, Discord, WhatsApp, FAT32 drives, CD and DVD • Merge the parts back into the original file, verified piece by piece • Received parts open straight in ByteCutter from Files, Mail or Finder, even one at a time • Missing a part? ByteCutter finds it in a folder and adds it for you RELIABLE BY DESIGN • Every part carries a checksum: damaged or tampered parts are detected, never merged into a broken file • Constant memory use, even with files of many gigabytes • Free-space check before every operation BYTECUTTER PRO One-time purchase, no subscription. Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac and can be shared with Family Sharing. • Files of any size (the free version splits files up to 2 GB) • Password protection with AES-256 encryption • Split whole folders or several files at once • "Split File" action for Shortcuts, Siri and Spotlight MERGING IS ALWAYS FREE Whoever receives your parts can rebuild the file with the free version of ByteCutter. No account, no limits. Password-protected parts just need the password. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Everything happens on your device. ByteCutter has no server and collects no data. Designed for iOS and macOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass look, and fully compatible with earlier versions.

Screenshots

xZip4 screens
ByteCutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ByteCutter at 100% against xZip's 50%. ByteCutter also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). xZip's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 9 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. xZip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ByteCutter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xZip ships an update every 8 days, ByteCutter every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
xZip versus ByteCutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxZipByteCutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer跃洋 王Marco Avizzano

Customer experience

xZip

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

ByteCutter

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
1 purchases

ByteCutter

One-time1
  • ByteCutter Pro$3.99

Questions

Is xZip free?
xZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ByteCutter free?
ByteCutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do xZip or ByteCutter have ads?
Neither xZip nor ByteCutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xZip or ByteCutter?
xZip ships an update every 8 days, and ByteCutter every 9 months. Most recently, xZip was updated on November 3, 2026 and ByteCutter on October 30, 2026.

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