# Zip Browser vs Easy zip

The clearest difference is rating: Easy zip at 4.7 against Zip Browser's 3.8. Easy zip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (191 vs 12). Zip Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zip Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Easy zip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Easy zip holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy zip has 191 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Zip Browser's written reviews are positive against 84% of Easy zip's.

Zip Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Easy zip weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zip Browser | Easy zip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-browser/id453149699/reviews) | **[4.7 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-zip-manage-ziprar-file/id1301258202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **191** |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 12 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Olga Lyevi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289758648) | [WEBDIA INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271616115) |

## 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


### Easy zip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-zip-manage-ziprar-file/id1301258202)

This app allows you to easily compress and decompress various file types, including zip and rar. It features an in-app browser for downloading and opening files, supports playback of media files, and integrates with cloud storage services.

**Highlights:** Compress and decompress zip files, Uncompress rar files, In-app browser for downloads, View and play media files, Cloud storage integration, QR code scanner

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zip Browser free?

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

### Is Easy zip free?

Easy zip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zip Browser or Easy zip?

Easy zip is rated higher. Zip Browser averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Easy zip averages 4.7 from 191 ratings.

### Do Zip Browser or Easy zip have ads?

Both Zip Browser and Easy zip show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zip Browser or Easy zip?

Zip Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Easy zip weekly. Most recently, Zip Browser was updated on October 21, 2026 and Easy zip on October 24, 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.*