xZip vs Slimm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Decompress various archive formats (zip, rar, 7z, xz)
- Extract files from compressed packages
- Preview archive file information
- Free and ad-free experience
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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/
Slimm
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Running out of iCloud space? Let Slimm slim it down! Free up massive amounts of iCloud storage through smart compression and external backups, all while keeping your complete history and timeline intact in the Photos app. Your precious memories are never lost. By keeping low-resolution media in your iCloud timeline and offloading the original, high-quality files to your local storage (Free) or other cloud storage options (requires Slimm Pro), Slimm gives you the best of both worlds. Enjoy seamless iCloud syncing and accurate photo memory recommendations, while avoiding hefty storage costs. It's the ultimate, clever solution to your storage woes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Slimm at every 3 days against xZip's every 8 days. xZip's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. xZip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Slimm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
xZip ships an update every 8 days, Slimm every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xZip | Slimm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 跃洋 王 | 君 周 |
In-app purchases
xZip
- Pro Unlock$2.99
Slimm
- Slimm Pro$3.99









