Comparison

xZip vs FlyArchive

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

FlyArchive

Features
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FlyArchive is a native archive utility designed for iPhone and iPad, making it easy to browse, extract, and create archives securely and efficiently. View files and folders inside an archive without extracting everything first. FlyArchive opens archives directly from the Files app, external storage, and other document providers while keeping the original archive in place. Key Features: • Browse ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR, and many other common archive formats • Preview files inside archives with Quick Look • Extract an entire archive or selected files and folders • Create ZIP, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, and TAR.ZST archives • Add password protection to ZIP and 7Z archives • Open and extract password-protected archives • Search, sort, and inspect file details such as size, type, and modification date • Test archive integrity to identify damaged or unreadable files • Track progress, resolve conflicts, and cancel operations from the Activity center • Save or send newly created archives using the system share sheet Designed for Apple Devices: FlyArchive integrates naturally with iOS and iPadOS. Open archives from the Files app, find recently opened archives with Spotlight, or use Shortcuts, Siri, and the Action Button to start the Open Archive workflow. On iPad, FlyArchive provides a multi-column interface, multiwindow support, and hardware keyboard shortcuts for an efficient desktop-style workflow. Security and Privacy: Before extraction, FlyArchive checks for unsafe paths and blocks directory traversal, absolute paths, and other entries that could write outside the selected destination. Archive processing happens locally on your device. FlyArchive does not track you or collect or upload your files or archive contents. Recent archive records, search indexes, and activity status remain on your device. Whether you need to inspect a downloaded archive, extract a few selected files, or create a secure archive on the go, FlyArchive provides a powerful workflow that feels at home on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

xZip4 screens
FlyArchive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: xZip at every 8 days against FlyArchive's monthly. xZip also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). 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 FlyArchive 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, FlyArchive monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
xZip versus FlyArchive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxZipFlyArchive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer跃洋 王Lofloop LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
1 purchases

FlyArchive

One-time1
  • FlyArchive Pro$1.99

Questions

Is xZip free?
xZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlyArchive free?
FlyArchive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do xZip or FlyArchive have ads?
Neither xZip nor FlyArchive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xZip or FlyArchive?
xZip ships an update every 8 days, and FlyArchive monthly. Most recently, xZip was updated on September 28, 2026 and FlyArchive on October 10, 2026.

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