# iZip vs SecureZIP Reader

The clearest difference is rating: iZip at 4.8 against SecureZIP Reader's 3.0. iZip also leads on ratings volume (63K vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). SecureZIP Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iZip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SecureZIP Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

iZip holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iZip has 63K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of iZip's written reviews are positive against 69% of SecureZIP Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iZip ships an update every 2 months, SecureZIP Reader every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iZip | SecureZIP Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izip-zip-unzip-unrar/id413971331/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securezip-reader/id513312737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [PKWARE, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/513312740) |

## 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 | $7.99 | 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


### SecureZIP Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securezip-reader/id513312737)

Access and view compressed and encrypted files from cloud storage and email. Securely extract sensitive data using passphrases or digital certificates on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Extract and view ZIP files, Decrypt encrypted files, Integrates with cloud storage, Supports passphrases and digital certificates, Open files in other apps, Browse ZIP file contents

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iZip free?

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

### Is SecureZIP Reader free?

SecureZIP Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iZip or SecureZIP Reader?

iZip is rated higher. iZip averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while SecureZIP Reader averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do iZip or SecureZIP Reader have ads?

iZip shows ads; SecureZIP Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, iZip or SecureZIP Reader?

iZip ships an update every 2 months, and SecureZIP Reader every 7 months. Most recently, iZip was updated on September 27, 2026 and SecureZIP Reader on September 3, 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.*