Comparison

xZip vs Cookey

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

Cookey

Features
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Cookey — Browser Sessions for Your Agents Scan a QR code on your phone, log in on mobile, and your browser session lands encrypted and ready for Playwright and AI agents. Cookey bridges the gap between mobile login and agent automation. When an AI agent or script needs a logged-in browser session, Cookey lets you handle authentication on your phone and securely deliver the result. How it works: 1. Run the Cookey CLI on your computer to generate a QR code. 2. Scan the QR code with this app. 3. Log in to the target website in the built-in browser. 4. Your session is encrypted on-device and delivered as Playwright-compatible JSON — ready for your agent to use. Key features: - End-to-end encrypted: Session data is encrypted on your device before it ever leaves your phone. The relay server never sees plaintext. - Zero registration: No accounts, no sign-ups, no device enrollment. The CLI generates its own key pair on first run. - Built for automation: Outputs Playwright-compatible storageState JSON. Pipe it into any browser automation tool or AI agent. - Self-hostable relay: The relay server is a single Docker image with memory-only storage and auto-expiring sessions. Host your own or use the public instance. - Session refresh: Re-authenticate expiring sessions with push notification reminders — no need to repeat the QR scan flow. - Open source: Every component — CLI, mobile app, and relay server — is open source and auditable. Cookey captures cookies and localStorage only. It does not store passwords, autofill data, or any other sensitive browser state. Note: WebAuthn, Passkeys, and FIDO2 security keys are not supported in the in-app browser due to Apple platform restrictions on WKWebView. Use alternative login methods such as password, SMS, or email link for sites that require these.

Screenshots

xZip4 screens
Cookey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cookey at none against xZip's 1. Cookey also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). 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. Cookey asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xZip ships an update every 8 days, Cookey daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
xZip versus Cookey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxZipCookey
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer跃洋 王子衎 王

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
None

Cookey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xZip free?
xZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cookey free?
Cookey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xZip or Cookey have ads?
Neither xZip nor Cookey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xZip or Cookey?
xZip ships an update every 8 days, and Cookey daily. Most recently, xZip was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cookey on October 24, 2026.

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