Comparison

Zip Browser vs Zip Opener

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

Head to head
About

Zip Browser

This app allows you to view and extract content from various archive and document formats, including ZIP, RAR, PDF, and Office files. It functions as a file manager, letting you organize, sort, save, and share your files easily. Access password-protected files and preview media directly within the application.

Highlights
  • View ZIP and other archive formats
  • Extract content from archives
  • Access PDF and Office documents
  • Manage and sort files
  • Open password-protected files
  • Share file content
Features
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ZIP Browser – Preview Files is all you need to view ZIP files or extract content from archives of unusual formats. With this application, you can extract and view content stored in ZIP Archives. Subscribe to the tool to unzip other file formats including RAR, gz, tar, tar.gz, jar, bz2, Z, 7z files. On top of that, the file extractor also helps you access PDF, word, excel or any password protected office file. Use the app as a file manager to sort different text files, media files including images, videos, mp3, mp4, files and more. Get ZIP Browser – Preview Files now! Share Files or Save File Content Access password protected files or ZIP archives easily from email attachment. The app also lets you view, organize, sort, save and share the ZIP file content anytime you like. Unlock the full potential of file browsing and file sharing with this useful application. How to use ZIP Browser – Preview Files to view files: - Go to email or any other source containing your target attachment - Click on the attachment and a popup will appear - Click the “Open in” Button and from there - Click ZIP Browser – Preview Files to view the files - All files that you open and view using this app will go into the ZIP Browser – Preview Files file manager - Save or share the unzip content from the attachment easily with a click Features of ZIP Browser – Preview Files: - Simple and easy to use file manager and zip browser app UI/UX - Access files from email attachments or any other location - search inside ZIP archives of different file formats - Access password protected files with just a click of the button - Access files through iTunes Sharing within ZIP Browser – Preview Files - save images, videos, mp3 and mp4 media into gallery - Easily browse files using next previous button for file preview - Share and send the whole zip file instead of sharing bits - Save files in the file manager and sort them easily - Open and view files in other applications - show/hide system files. - Supported preview format includes: * PDF files; * text files; * images; * videos * mp3 and mp4 files * Microsoft Word files; * Microsoft Excel files; * Open Office Files Unzip Attachments for following content Video: MP4, MPV, M4V, 3GP, MOV Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, CAF Document: ODS, PDF, RTF / RTFD, DOC / DOCX, XLS / XLSX, PPT / PPTX, CSV, CHM Text: HTM / HTML, TXT ... Picture: JPG / JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, BMP, TGA Subscribe to the tool to unzip other file formats including RAR, gz, tar, tar.gz, jar, bz2, Z, 7z files. Download and use ZIP Browser – Preview Files today! -------------------------------------------------------- ZIP BROWSER PRO SUBSCRIPTION For Zip Browser is offered subscription: Zip Browser Pro (1 Year) — yearly subscription. Zip Browser Pro (1 Year) allows view content of ZIP, RAR, gz, tar, tar.gz, jar, bz2, Z, 7z archives included password protected files. It will also hide Advertisement. Length of subscription is 1 year. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription term unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the subscription period. 
 Subscription renewals cost the same amount as the original subscription. Your credit card will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the subscribed period through you iTunes Account. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. For additional information please read ours Terms of Use, Privacy policy and Auto-Renewing Subscription Policy (http://www.r3apps.com/apps/ZipBrowser/policy.html).

About

Zip Opener

Easily open and manage ZIP archives directly from your device. Supports AES encrypted files and allows for quick previewing or exporting of contents.

Highlights
  • Open ZIP files
  • AES encryption support
  • Legacy password support
  • Preview contents
  • Export contents
  • Integrates with Files app
Features
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Open ZIP files from Apple "Files" app, local email, and safari downloads. Open ZIP files protected with strong AES encryption or the legacy password system. Easily PREVIEW or EXPORT of its content, inner ZIP too. For feedback or suggestions write to maguolo.ios@outlook.com

Screenshots

Zip Browser3 screens
Zip Opener3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zip Opener at 4.6 against Zip Browser's 3.8. Zip Opener also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Zip Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). On price 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 Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Zip Opener asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zip Opener holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zip Opener has 477 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Zip Browser's written reviews are positive against 50% of Zip Opener's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zip Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Zip Opener every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Zip Browser versus Zip Opener: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip BrowserZip Opener
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)4.6 (477 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12477 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlga LyeviFilippo Maguolo

Customer experience

Zip Browser

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative26.1%

Zip Opener

All ratings477 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Zip Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to open password-protected zip files
  • Crashes when trying to open certain file types
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more file types
  • Integrate with cloud storage services
  • Provide a more intuitive user interface
  • Implement a 'restore purchase' option

Zip Opener

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zip Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Zip Browser Pro (1 Year)$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Features$2.99
None

Zip Opener

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zip Browser free?
Zip Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zip Opener free?
Zip Opener is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zip Browser or Zip Opener?
Zip Opener is rated higher. Zip Browser averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Zip Opener averages 4.6 from 477 ratings.
Do Zip Browser or Zip Opener have ads?
Zip Browser shows ads; Zip Opener does not.
Which is updated more often, Zip Browser or Zip Opener?
Zip Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zip Opener every 6 months. Most recently, Zip Browser was updated on September 6, 2026 and Zip Opener on September 22, 2026.

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