Comparison

xZip vs KubeGrip

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

KubeGrip

Features
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Take control of your Kubernetes clusters from anywhere with KubeGrip, the native iOS client designed for speed, simplicity, and personal control. Whether you're a HomeLab enthusiast tinkering with your setup, a developer experimenting with new configurations, or simply need quick access to your clusters on the go, KubeGrip provides the essential tools you need right on your iPhone. Core Features: * Seamless Cluster Management: Securely import your kubeconfig from files or the clipboard and switch between multiple personal clusters with ease. Credentials are safely stored in the Keychain. * Comprehensive Resource Viewing: Get a clear overview of your Namespaces, Nodes, and Workloads (Deployments, StatefulSets, DaemonSets) running in your HomeLab. * Detailed Insights: Drill down into Services, Pods, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and other core Kubernetes resources to check their status, configuration, and events. * Powerful Actions: * Manage Resources: Delete Pods, Services, and Workloads with a simple, safe confirmation step. * Node Control: Cordon and uncordon nodes directly from the app to manage your cluster's workload distribution. * Native SwiftUI Interface: Enjoy a clean, responsive, and intuitive user experience that feels right at home on iOS, making HomeLab management a breeze.

Screenshots

xZip4 screens
KubeGrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KubeGrip at none against xZip's 1. xZip's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. KubeGrip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xZip ships an update weekly, KubeGrip every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
xZip versus KubeGrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxZipKubeGrip
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer跃洋 王骏 胡

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
None

KubeGrip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xZip free?
xZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KubeGrip free?
KubeGrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xZip or KubeGrip have ads?
Neither xZip nor KubeGrip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xZip or KubeGrip?
xZip ships an update weekly, and KubeGrip every 3 weeks. Most recently, xZip was updated on September 10, 2026 and KubeGrip on September 20, 2026.

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