Comparison

xZip vs Unpack

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

Unpack

Features
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Unpack is a simple and powerful archive utility for iPhone and iPad. Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, ZIPX and many other archive formats, create ZIP archives, and manage your files in one focused app. All compression and extraction features are completely free, with no ads. WIDE FORMAT SUPPORT Unpack supports ZIP / ZIPX, 7Z / CB7, RAR / RAR5 / CBR, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, and Zstandard. It also supports common combined formats such as .tar.gz, .tgz, .tar.bz2, .tbz2, .tar.xz, .txz, .tar.zst, and .tzst. ENCRYPTED ARCHIVES Open password-protected archives including ZipCrypto and AES encrypted ZIP files, AES-256 encrypted 7Z archives, and 7Z archives with encrypted file names. MULTI-PART ARCHIVES Open split and multi-volume archives, including split ZIP files, .7z.001 archives, encrypted multi-volume 7Z archives, and common multi-volume RAR archives. ADVANCED ZIP & ZIPX SUPPORT In addition to standard Store and Deflate compression, Unpack supports common ZIP and ZIPX compression methods including Deflate64, BZip2, LZMA, PPMd, Zstandard, and XZ. CREATE ZIP ARCHIVES Create ZIP archives directly on your device. Choose a compression level, add password protection, and compress files and folders whenever you need to store or share them. All ZIP creation features are free. FILE MANAGEMENT Import, organize, preview, extract, and export files directly in Unpack. Whether you're opening a downloaded ZIP file, extracting an encrypted 7Z archive, handling a multi-part RAR file, or simply organizing your files, Unpack keeps the workflow straightforward. FREE AND NO ADS All compression and extraction features in Unpack are free to use. There are no ads and no subscription required. SUPPORTER If you enjoy Unpack and would like to support its development, an optional Supporter upgrade is available. Supporter unlocks Web Transfer, allowing you to transfer files between your computer and your device through a web browser. Web Transfer is an optional convenience feature. All core compression and extraction features remain free.

Screenshots

xZip4 screens
Unpack4 screens

Verdict

The call

xZip and Unpack are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Unpack 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, Unpack weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
xZip versus Unpack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxZipUnpack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer跃洋 王志远 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
1 purchases

Unpack

One-time1
  • Unpack Supporter$2.99

Questions

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

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