# Zip Browser vs File Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zip Browser at 69% against File Manager's 22%. File Manager's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zip Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and File Manager sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 124 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 22% of File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Zip Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, File Manager every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zip Browser | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-browser/id453149699/reviews) | **[4.3 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-zip-and-unzip/id1296085015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Olga Lyevi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289758648) | [Mirarobot Science & Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143715486) |

## What reviewers say

### Zip Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-browser/id453149699)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zip Browser Pro (1 Year) | $1.99 | per year |
| PRO Features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 💡 Useful for accessing zipped files
- 🔒 Secure file handling
- 🔋 Lightweight app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔓 Limited functionality without paid upgrade
- ⚠️ Unreliable performance on some devices
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions or guidance

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-zip-and-unzip/id1296085015)

This app provides comprehensive file management capabilities, including viewing images, editing text, and previewing office documents. It also offers robust compression/decompression, media playback, scanning, cloud storage integration, and secure file transfer options.

**Highlights:** Image browser, Text and source code editor, Office document and PDF reader, Compression and decompression, Universal audio/video player, Cloud storage management, Network file transfer

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zip Browser free?

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

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zip Browser or File Manager?

File Manager is rated higher. Zip Browser averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.3 from 124 ratings.

### Do Zip Browser or File Manager have ads?

Zip Browser shows ads; File Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zip Browser or File Manager?

Zip Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and File Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zip Browser was updated on October 14, 2026 and File Manager on October 14, 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.*