Comparison

xZip vs PDF Pages Assistant

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

PDF Pages Assistant

Features
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The Ultimate PDF Page Assistant Tired of complicated PDF tools? PDF Pages Assistant lets you delete, extract, and merge PDF pages with just a few taps – fast! Delete Unwanted Pages Remove single or multiple pages from any PDF with ease. Preview changes in real time before saving your document. Extract Specific Pages Save individual pages or page ranges as new PDF files. Perfect for splitting large documents into smaller, more manageable sections. Merge Multiple PDFs Combine multiple PDF files into one document seamlessly. Drag and drop to reorder pages before merging for complete control. Why Choose PDF Pages Assistant? Offline Support – Edit your PDFs anytime, anywhere without needing an internet connection. User Friendly – Simple and intuitive interface with no learning curve. Privacy First – Your files stay on your device – we never upload or track your documents. Perfect For: Students organizing lecture notes and study materials Professionals managing contracts, reports, and business documents Download now and take complete control of your PDF documents! Need help or have suggestions? Contact us at: hxx_shdt@126.com — Privacy Policy please visit: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DREt1SXJkbG9JYUFT * **Terms of use (EULA): * https://docs.qq.com/doc/DREdKR2ZwYUJaa1hr * **Terms of apple please visit: * https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

xZip4 screens
PDF Pages Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: xZip at Free against PDF Pages Assistant's $14.99. xZip also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). PDF Pages Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

xZip is free to download; PDF Pages Assistant costs $14.99 up front. xZip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PDF Pages Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xZip ships an update every 8 days, PDF Pages Assistant every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
xZip versus PDF Pages Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxZipPDF Pages Assistant
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer跃洋 王乐祥 胡

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
None

PDF Pages Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xZip free?
xZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Pages Assistant free?
PDF Pages Assistant costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do xZip or PDF Pages Assistant have ads?
Neither xZip nor PDF Pages Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xZip or PDF Pages Assistant?
xZip ships an update every 8 days, and PDF Pages Assistant every 3 months. Most recently, xZip was updated on October 13, 2026 and PDF Pages Assistant on October 12, 2026.

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