Comparison

Zip Extractor vs Unzip

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zip Extractor

Easily manage and extract various compressed file types on your iPhone and iPad. Supports cloud storage integration, secure password protection, and a wide range of document viewers.

Highlights
  • Extract ZIP, RAR, 7z, and more
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud)
  • Password-protected ZIP files
  • File management system
  • Document viewer for various file types
  • AES encryption
  • Scanner feature
Features
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Zip Extractor is an app for iPhone and iPad to open ZIP files from Apple "Files" app, local email, and safari downloads. Easily view images, audio, videos, PDF documents, Word documents, Excel documents, ZIP/RAR files, and more. Browse, open and view many document types: DOC, PPT, XLS, PDF, TXT, RTF, JPG, GIF, PNG, HTML, RTF, NUMBERS, MP3, M4A, WAV and other file extensions. Zip Extractor app comes with a full-featured file management system that makes it easy to manage multiple files at once. You can perform Zip Files/Folders and can perform Rename, delete, share, Copy/Move actions. Zip Extractor has the following features: • Connect directly to your Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and iCloud accounts to zip, unzip and share files • Zip your cloud storage files, unzip files to your accounts, and create and save .zip and .zipx files to your accounts • Send or copy links to your files in your cloud storage accounts • Copy files from your cloud storage accounts and save them on your device • Unzip major compressed file types, including .ZIP, .ZIPX, .RAR, .7z, LHA, TAR, GZIP, JAR, and more with just a tap. • Secure your zip file with AES encrypted password and Unzip files from ZIP format, including password-protected and AES encrypted ZIP files. • Choose Zip or Zipx format to compress and email large files, photos and videos with ease • Zip and share photos and videos from your Camera Roll, iCloud & other apps • Use Zip app to access music files on your device and save them to your cloud accounts • Send files to other iOS users with integrated support for AirDrop • Protect your files before you save and share with powerful 128- or 256-bit AES encryption • Open and save email attachments to your connected cloud storage accounts or My Documents folder on your iPhone or iPad • Easily view all images in a Zip file with the enhanced image viewer • Browse your Photo Album and easily multi-select, zip and share photo collections • Share photos in your zip files to Facebook and Twitter • Download or upload files from/to Zip Extractor app through iTunes/iTools • Unzip and view most common file types, including: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .pages (including new iWork 13), .numbers (including new iWork 13), .key, .rtf, .pdf, .jpg, .png, .bmp, .gif, .tif, and more • Scan any document with Scanner feature • Security Support: Passcode lock with Touch ID & Face ID. SUBSCRIPTIONS: - You can subscribe for a premium account with unlimited scans products info, Open "Zip Extractor App" with all features unlock and no ads 1) $4.99 per month 2) $19.99 per year 3) One-time purchase at $29.99 Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of use: https://zipnrar.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy policy: https://zipnrar.com/privacy-policy.html With its simple interfaces, Zip Extractor provides the easiest way to manage ZIP files on iPhones and iPad. If you find this app useful, please take the time to write us a review. We would love to hear from you!

About

Unzip

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Unzip Pro is a powerful file management tool for mobile. Focusing on fast decompression and compression of files, it supports rar, zip, 7z and other formats; at the same time, it has both file transfer and data migration functions, supporting mutual transfer from mobile to mobile and from mobile to computer, with no traffic throughout! File Decompression - Support decompression of rar, zip, 7z and other common file formats. File Compression - Support decompression of rar, zip, 7z and other common file formats. - Support custom setting compression parameters: compression ratio, compression format, split volume size, automatic encoding detection, etc. - Support encrypted compression and split-volume compression. File Transfer & Data Migration - Wi-Fi transfer: Support file transfer and data migration between cell phone and computer. - Face-to-face transfer: Support scanning code for file fast transfer between cell phones. File Management - Support new directory, rename, move, copy, delete, modify extension, sort, classify and other operations. - Built-in multiple file viewers, support Word, Excel, PPT, PDF, TXT, Mp3, Mp4 and other file viewers. - Support importing files from other applications, WeChat, QQ, email, overhead delivery, etc. Term of use: https://privacy.1ts.fun/product/1221226899127834 For more features, please download and experience. If you have any suggestions or questions, you can send an email to our feedback email: customers_feedback@outlook.com

Screenshots

Zip Extractor4 screens
Unzip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unzip at monthly against Zip Extractor's every 2 months. Unzip also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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. Zip Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Unzip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zip Extractor ships an update every 2 months, Unzip monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Zip Extractor versus Unzip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip ExtractorUnzip
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaresh Purbiya楚娜 黄

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zip Extractor

One-time1
  • Get Zip App PRO - Onetime$29.99
1 purchases

Unzip

One-time1
  • Permanent Membership$6.99

Questions

Is Zip Extractor free?
Zip Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unzip free?
Unzip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zip Extractor or Unzip have ads?
Both Zip Extractor and Unzip show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zip Extractor or Unzip?
Zip Extractor ships an update every 2 months, and Unzip monthly. Most recently, Zip Extractor was updated on September 29, 2026 and Unzip on October 9, 2026.

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