Comparison

Documents vs Unzip

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

Head to head
About

Documents

This app is a comprehensive file manager and document editor for mobile devices. It allows users to organize, edit, convert, and annotate various file types, including PDFs, Office documents, and audio/video files. It also features transcription, scanning, and cloud integration.

Highlights
  • Edit PDFs directly
  • Convert files to PDF
  • Organize files and folders
  • Transcribe audio and video
  • Scan documents
  • Play audio and video
  • Transfer files via Wi-Fi
Features
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Documents by Readdle is a super app for iPhone and iPad. It’s your all-in-one solution for working with files at home, in the office, at university, or on the go. Whether you edit, annotate, convert, listen to, or read, Documents brings everything together in one seamless experience. From books, scans, and receipts to articles, PDFs, audio, and video files, and even ZIP & RAR archives — every type of content finds its home in Documents. One app – infinite capabilities. Serving as your PDF reader, document viewer, file manager, cloud storage integrator, and music and video player, Documents replaces a dozen standalone apps with one beautifully designed, intuitive hub for all your files. Explore a wide range of features designed to help you get things done quickly and efficiently. PDF EDITOR • Edit or modify existing text directly in a PDF – just like in a Word document • Highlight and annotate important info in books using colors, text, or stickers • Sign PDF contracts on the go with e-signatures • Merge and combine multiple PDFs into one • Add, delete, and rearrange pages with a thumbnail preview • Rotate and reorder pages in PDFs FILE CONVERTER • Convert PDF, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WEBP, and more • Create PDFs from documents, photos, and images • Convert PDFs into editable formats and back • Switch between image formats in just a few taps MANAGE AND ARCHIVE FILES & FOLDERS • Organize your files and create folders to suit your needs • Use Reminders by setting a date/time to be notified about a specific file • Rename and color-tag files for quick access • Use Smart Actions and get contextual recommendations for the most relevant next step • Use Zip/Unzip and RAR extractor tools • Open Office files and eBooks with ease AI TOOLS • Transcribe audio and video to text, then edit, annotate, store in the cloud, or share — all within Documents • Use Smart Eraser to remove unwanted objects from photos SCANNER • Scan receipts, books, and documents using the built-in iOS scanning engine and save them directly in Documents AUDIO & VIDEO PLAYER • Listen to music online and offline • Watch movies imported from your computer or online sources • Access your photo and video library easily AUDIO EDITOR • Trim, cut, remove silence, edit metadata, and extract MP3 Wi-Fi FILE TRANSFER • Transfer music, videos, photos, or documents from your iPhone or iPad to a Mac or PC and vice versa with our super-fast Wi-Fi Transfer technology AUDIO & VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION • Transcribe audio and video to text instantly • Convert voice recordings to editable notes • Turn videos into clear, searchable text • Use accurate speech-to-text tools for meetings, lectures, and interviews • Export and share transcriptions anywhere IMPORT & SAVE FILES • Import from your computer, cloud, WebDAV, or nearby devices • Download files from the web browser directly into Documents • Save email attachments in one place • Save links from any external app or web browser INTEGRATE ALL CLOUD SERVICES • Work in iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and other services without downloading files • Set up two-way sync to the specific folders to automatically upload your files SEE WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR APP Documents is an App Store Editors’ Choice winner. Read more about our terms and conditions here: https://documents.io/legal/privacy https://documents.io/legal/terms

About

Unzip

Easily extract, view, and manage various file types directly on your iPhone or iPad. Stream videos and play audio from within archives, and organize all your documents and media in one convenient location without needing a computer.

Highlights
  • Extracts ZIP, RAR, 7Z, and many other archive formats
  • Plays videos and audio directly from archives
  • Desktop-style file manager with folder creation and batch operations
  • Connects to cloud storage and network drives (FTP, SMB, WebDAV)
  • Supports encrypted archives and multi-part archives
  • Compresses files into ZIP, 7Z, and DZIP formats
Features
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Unzip, Open, and Manage Any File on iPhone & iPad Unzip is a powerful all-in-one tool that helps you extract, view, and manage files without a computer. Open compressed files, stream videos inside an archive, browse your documents, and organize everything in one app — no extra software required. Whether it’s class materials, work documents, downloaded videos, cloud drive archives, or game files, Unzip makes it easy. Lightning-Fast Unzip & Compression - Supports DZIP, ZIP, RAR, 7Z, LZH, TAR, GZ, ISO, and more - Works with multi-part archives (.001/.002/.003…) - Extracts encrypted archives with passwords - Create ZIP, 7Z, and DZIP files - One-tap to compress multiple files and folders - Fast, stable performance for large files Supported formats include: DZIP, ZIP, RAR, 7Z, LZH, ZIPX, TAR, GZIP, BZIP, TGZ, TBZ, ISO, DEB, CAB, JAR, RPM, and more. Desktop-Style File Manager - Create and manage folders - Move, copy, rename, delete files - Batch operations - File categories: Documents, Videos, Audio, Photos - Import from the Files app - Download files directly from your browser - Share via other apps or AirDrop Play Videos Directly Inside ZIP Files - Supports MKV, MP4, MOV, and more - Automatic subtitle loading (SRT, ASS) - External subtitle support - Full-screen and playback speed control - Smooth playback for large files - 4K hardware decoding Great Audio Playback Experience - MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, and more - Play audio files directly inside archives - Import and organize music easily Read Any Document On the Go - TXT, PDF, Markdown, DOC, and more - Smooth reading experience for large TXT/PDF files - Search and jump to sections - Dark Mode for comfortable reading Connect to All Your Storage - FTP, SMB, WebDAV - iCloud Drive sync - Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive - Wi-Fi file transfer - Scan a QR code to transfer files between devices Why Unzip - Extract, compress, manage, and play — all in one app - Save time and storage: no need to extract everything - Works with all major formats and multi-part archives - Reliable and easy to use - Designed for both work and entertainment Privacy First Your files are yours. We don’t read or upload any of your content. Premium Access Unzip offers optional premium upgrades: Lifetime Pro One-time purchase. Use forever. Annual Pro (Auto-Renew) Enjoy full access with automatic renewal. Support Privacy Policy: https://www.dkzip.com/PrivacyUserTerms/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.dkzip.com/PrivacyUserTerms/user_terms.html Contact us: techsupport@dkzip.com

Screenshots

Documents4 screens
Unzip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Documents at none against Unzip's shown. Documents also leads on ratings volume (626K vs 4.7K) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Unzip's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 71%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Documents sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Unzip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Documents against 4.8 for Unzip. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents has 626K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Documents's written reviews are positive against 84% of Unzip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents ships an update weekly, Unzip monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Documents versus Unzip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocumentsUnzip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (626K ratings)4.8 (4.7K ratings)
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings626K — better4.7K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#69 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size431 MB252 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedLittle Sweet Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Documents

All ratings626,280 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews2,959 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative22.1%

Unzip

All ratings4,692 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative13.1%

User reviews

Documents

From 626K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Excellent file management capabilities
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with cloud services
  • 📚 Versatile document viewer and editor
  • 🎵 Reliable offline music player
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Concerns over in-app subscription model
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and file management functionality
  • 🔋 High storage consumption
  • 🤔 Confusing changes in recent updates

Unzip

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast extraction
  • 💡 Supports various file formats
  • 🔒 No issues with security or privacy
  • 💰 Free with optional paid features

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding files after extraction
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔒 Restricted features in free version
  • 🔋 High battery consumption reported

Bugs and requests

Documents

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing downloaded files and folders
  • Unreliable audio playback with skipping and pausing
  • Inability to open certain file types after updates
  • Syncing issues between local storage and cloud services

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable volume controls for audio playback
  • Improved PDF annotation tools
  • Option to expand/collapse all bookmarks in documents
  • Ability to permanently delete files
  • Faster file transfer and syncing between devices

Unzip

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Improve file organization and management
  • Provide more customization options
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free version

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Documents

Subscriptions13
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Documents Plus$9.991 Month
  • Documents Plus1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Documents Plus3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • Documents VPN3 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • Documents VPN7 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Documents Plus3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Documents VPN7 Days trial$89.991 Year
2 purchases

Unzip

Subscriptions1
  • Unzip Year VIP$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$9.99

Questions

Is Documents free?
Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unzip free?
Unzip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Documents or Unzip?
Documents and Unzip are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 626K and 4.7K ratings respectively.
Do Documents or Unzip have ads?
Unzip shows ads; Documents does not.
Which is updated more often, Documents or Unzip?
Documents ships an update weekly, and Unzip monthly. Most recently, Documents was updated on September 24, 2026 and Unzip on September 23, 2026.

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