# iZip vs SQLite

The clearest difference is price: iZip at Free against SQLite's $2.99. iZip also leads on ratings volume (63K vs 1) and review sentiment (61% vs 36%). SQLite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iZip is free to download; SQLite costs $2.99 up front. iZip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SQLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

SQLite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iZip has 63K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of iZip's written reviews are positive against 36% of SQLite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iZip ships an update every 6 weeks, SQLite monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iZip | SQLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izip-zip-unzip-unrar/id413971331/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-editor-and-browser/id1441303445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 88 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [俊锋 仝](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209824000) |

## What reviewers say

### iZip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izip-zip-unzip-unrar/id413971331)

This app is a powerful file management tool for handling compressed archives on iPhone and iPad. It allows you to unzip various archive formats, including password-protected ones, and compress files into ZIP archives. You can also view many document types and integrate with cloud storage services.

**Highlights:** Unzip ZIP, RAR, 7Z, and more formats, Compress files into ZIP archives, Password and AES encryption, View documents, photos, and videos, Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.), Share files via email, Airdrop, and other apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective at unzipping files
- 💡 Helpful for work and emulators
- 🔒 Password protection for files

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on random files
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Aggressive upselling to paid version
- 🔊 Intrusive and loud ads

**Reported bugs**

- Files unzipped out of order
- Unable to retrieve unzipped files
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually order/sort files
- Integration with cloud storage services
- Continuous playback for audio files


### SQLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-editor-and-browser/id1441303445)

Manage SQLite databases directly on your device. Create, import, export, edit, and remove databases and tables. Features include syntax highlighting for SQL queries and robust database encryption.

**Highlights:** Create new databases, Import/Export databases via WiFi, iTunes, or File System, Edit and remove databases, Database encryption (256-bit AES), Create new tables, Import/Export tables via SQL, SQL editor with syntax highlighting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iZip free?

iZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SQLite free?

SQLite costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iZip or SQLite?

SQLite is rated higher. iZip averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while SQLite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iZip or SQLite have ads?

iZip shows ads; SQLite does not.

### Which is updated more often, iZip or SQLite?

iZip ships an update every 6 weeks, and SQLite monthly. Most recently, iZip was updated on October 25, 2026 and SQLite on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*