Comparison

xZip vs CroReader

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

CroReader

A minimalist local eBook reader for iPhone that offers a distraction-free reading experience. Import your books in various formats and customize your reading layout with adjustable fonts, themes, and spacing. Enjoy realistic page-turning animations for a comfortable, immersive session.

Highlights
  • Supports TXT, MOBI, EPUB formats
  • Customizable background themes
  • Multiple reading fonts (custom import)
  • Adjustable font size, line spacing, margins
  • Immersive reading mode
  • Realistic page-turning animation
Features
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CroReader is a local eBook reading app designed for iPhone, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of words without any online distractions. No sign-up required, no internet needed — just import your books and start reading. * Supports importing mainstream eBook formats such as TXT, MOBI, and EPUB, making it easy to manage your local library. * A variety of carefully designed background themes * Multiple reading fonts available, with support for importing custom fonts * Freely adjust font size, line spacing, and page margins to create the most comfortable reading layout * Tap the screen to enter immersive mode, hiding navigation and toolbars; only time, battery, and reading progress remain visible in the status bar to minimize visual distractions * Realistic page-turning animation that recreates the feel of reading a physical book

Screenshots

xZip4 screens
CroReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CroReader at 100% against xZip's 50%. CroReader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). xZip's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). 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; CroReader costs $1.99 up front. xZip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CroReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xZip ships an update every 8 days, CroReader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
xZip versus CroReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxZipCroReader
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer跃洋 王健 陆

Customer experience

xZip

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

CroReader

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
None

CroReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xZip free?
xZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CroReader free?
CroReader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do xZip or CroReader have ads?
Neither xZip nor CroReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xZip or CroReader?
xZip ships an update every 8 days, and CroReader every 4 days. Most recently, xZip was updated on September 28, 2026 and CroReader on September 16, 2026.

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