Comparison

xZip vs HushBox Vault

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
Read full description

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

HushBox Vault

Securely store your private photos and videos directly on your device with robust encryption. This app offers a private camera, security checks, and encrypted backups without requiring an internet connection or cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Offline storage on device
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Face ID/PIN unlock
  • Private camera integration
  • Encrypted device backups
  • Decoy vault option
Features
Read full description

HushBox keeps your private photos and videos on your device—nowhere else. No account. No cloud. No internet permission. Your media never leaves the phone. • AES-256 encryption with Face ID or PIN unlock • Built-in private camera—shots go straight into the vault, not the Photos app • Security self-check so you can see how protection works at a glance • Encrypted backup when you switch devices • Optional decoy vault and alternate icons for extra discretion One App Store purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. No trackers. Private photos. Zero internet. Forever yours.

Screenshots

xZip4 screens
HushBox Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HushBox Vault at 100% against xZip's 50%. HushBox Vault also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). xZip's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On ads, monetization model, 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; HushBox Vault costs $4.99 up front. xZip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HushBox Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xZip ships an update every 8 days, HushBox Vault every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
xZip versus HushBox Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxZipHushBox Vault
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer跃洋 王Hongbiao Luo

Customer experience

xZip

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

HushBox Vault

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
None

HushBox Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xZip free?
xZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HushBox Vault free?
HushBox Vault costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do xZip or HushBox Vault have ads?
Neither xZip nor HushBox Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xZip or HushBox Vault?
xZip ships an update every 8 days, and HushBox Vault every 5 weeks. Most recently, xZip was updated on October 13, 2026 and HushBox Vault on October 15, 2026.

Other comparisons