Comparison

xZip vs Slimm

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

Slimm

Features
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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.

Screenshots

xZip4 screens
Slimm3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
xZip versus Slimm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxZipSlimm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer跃洋 王君 周

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
1 purchases

Slimm

One-time1
  • Slimm Pro$3.99

Questions

Is xZip free?
xZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slimm free?
Slimm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do xZip or Slimm have ads?
Neither xZip nor Slimm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xZip or Slimm?
xZip ships an update every 8 days, and Slimm every 3 days. Most recently, xZip was updated on October 13, 2026 and Slimm on October 3, 2026.

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