Comparison

xZip vs Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor

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

Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor

Easily open and extract various compressed file formats like ZIP, RAR, and 7Z on your iPhone and iPad. Create compressed files, preview contents, and manage extracted documents without ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Extracts over 20 archive formats
  • Creates ZIP and 7Z files
  • Handles password-protected archives
  • Supports multi-part archives
  • Batch processing for multiple files
  • Preview files before extraction
  • Built-in file manager
Features
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Unzip It is the fastest way to open and extract compressed files on your iPhone and iPad. Unzip ZIP files, extract RAR archives, decompress 7Z, TAR, GZIP, and 20+ other formats in seconds. No ads. No subscription traps. Just tap your file and go. Here's what you can do with Unzip It: ● Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, LZH, ISO, CAB, JAR, ZIPX, XZ, LZMA, and more ● Create compressed ZIP and 7Z files from photos, videos, and documents ● Open and extract password-protected and encrypted archives ● Handle multi-part split archives (.001, .002, .003...) ● Batch extract or compress multiple files at once ● Preview documents, images, and files before extracting ● Import files from Safari, Mail, the Files app, or any other app on your iPhone ———————————————————— ◆ The easiest way to unzip files on iPhone ◆ Here's how to extract files with Unzip It: Open a ZIP, RAR, or 7Z file from Safari, Mail, the Files app, or any other app Unzip It will instantly extract and decompress your archive Preview, save, or share your extracted files anywhere on your device That's it. No forced sign-ups. No full-screen ads before you can see your files. Unzip It opens your file and gets out of your way. ———————————————————— ◆ Create Compressed Files ◆ Need to send multiple files at once? Unzip It makes it easy to compress photos, videos, documents, and folders into a single ZIP or 7Z file. Add password protection to keep your compressed files secure before sharing. ———————————————————— ◆ Built-In File Manager ◆ ● Browse and organize your extracted files ● Move, copy, rename, and delete files and folders ● Preview documents, photos, and images without leaving the app ● Share files via AirDrop, iMessage, email, or any other app ● Import files from iCloud Drive and the Files app ———————————————————— ◆ Why Unzip It? ◆ Most unzip apps on the App Store are loaded with intrusive ads, force you into weekly subscriptions before you can even open a file, and are bloated with features you don't need. Unzip It is different. It's lightweight, fast, and built to do one thing extremely well: open your compressed files without wasting your time. ● No ads. Ever. ● No weekly subscription traps ● No forced sign-ups or paywalls blocking basic features ● One-time Pro upgrade available (optional) ———————————————————— ◆ Supported Archive Formats ◆ Unzip It supports extracting all major compressed file formats including: ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, GZIP, BZIP2, BZ2, LZH, ZIPX, ISO, CAB, JAR, XZ, LZMA, DEB, RPM, and more. Unzip It supports creating: ZIP and 7Z archives with optional password encryption. ———————————————————— With Unzip It Pro, you get access to the full app: ● NO LIMITS ● NO ADS ———————————————————— Have any questions or recommendations? Feel free to reach out to me at: Andrew@AndrewLee.Ventures Privacy Policy: https://andrewlee.ventures/privacy Terms of Use: https://andrewlee.ventures/terms-of-use

Screenshots

xZip4 screens
Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor at none against xZip's 1. Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 3). xZip's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads 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. Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xZip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xZip ships an update every 8 days, Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
xZip versus Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxZipUnzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings315 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer跃洋 王Andrew Lee Ventures LLC

Customer experience

xZip

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

Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
None

Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xZip free?
xZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor free?
Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xZip or Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor?
xZip is rated higher. xZip averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do xZip or Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor have ads?
Neither xZip nor Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xZip or Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor?
xZip ships an update every 8 days, and Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor every 2 months. Most recently, xZip was updated on October 13, 2026 and Unzip It Zip 7Z File Extractor on October 24, 2026.

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