LS3 vs SharkZip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LS3
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User can use LS3 to control his products
SharkZip
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Protect your files with password-encrypted ZIP compression. SharkZip makes it easy to secure your important files and folders with password protection. Create encrypted ZIP archives in seconds, right from your iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES Password Protection โ Protect ZIP files with a password Zip Folders & Files โ Compress entire folders or individual files Manage Your Archives โ View, share, and organize all your zipped files Quick Preview โ Preview zip files instantly Share Anywhere โ Send protected files via email, Messages, AirDrop, or cloud services Fast Compression โ Create zips quickly with real-time progress tracking Privacy First โ All files stay on your device, no cloud uploads HOW IT WORKS 1. Select a file or folder from your device 2. Set a password to protect your archive 3. Create your encrypted ZIP file 4. Share or store your protected archive PERFECT FOR - Protecting sensitive documents - Sharing confidential files securely - Compressing large folders for storage - Sending password-protected files to colleagues - Organizing files for archival SECURITY & PRIVACY All compression happens locally on your device. Your files never leave your phone unless you choose to share them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LS3 at Free against SharkZip's $1.99. LS3 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). SharkZip's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
LS3 is free to download; SharkZip costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LS3 ships an update every 4 weeks, SharkZip every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LS3 | SharkZip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHIH HUNG CHEN20013673516 | Dinesh Gurung |
In-app purchases
LS3
No in-app purchases
SharkZip
No in-app purchases









