Comparison

Zip Browser vs Zip & Unzip rar file extractor

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 & Unzip rar file extractor

Easily compress and decompress various file types including ZIP, RAR, and 7z. Protect your files with password encryption and enhance privacy with app lock features. Import files from iCloud Drive and preview multiple file types.

Highlights
  • Decompress ZIP, 7z, RAR files
  • Password protect files
  • Encrypt ZIP files
  • App lock for privacy
  • Import from iCloud Drive
  • File preview
Features
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Zip & Unzip is a complete file manager for compressed archives on iPhone and iPad — open what you receive, pack what you send, and keep all of it private. OPEN ANY ARCHIVE Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, BZ2 and XZ files in a couple of taps, including password-protected archives. The built-in unrar and un7z engines open files that other apps refuse to touch. COMPRESS WITH A PASSWORD Turn any file or folder into a ZIP archive, and add password encryption when the contents matter. Send the result straight to Mail, Messages, AirDrop or any other app. PREVIEW WITHOUT EXTRACTING Look inside before you unpack. The built-in viewer opens PDF documents, photos and images, plays video and audio, and displays Word and Excel files — no extra app needed. LOCK IT BEHIND FACE ID Protect the whole app with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode. Your files stay on your device: no account, no upload, no tracking. IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE Bring files in from iCloud Drive, your Photos library, mail attachments and other apps through the share sheet — then export and share them anywhere. A REAL FILE MANAGER Create folders, copy and move in batches, rename, search across everything, and organise your downloads the way you want. SUPPORTED FORMATS Extract: ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ and password-protected archives Compress: ZIP, with optional password encryption Preview: PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, MP4, MOV, MP3, M4A, DOC, DOCX, XLS, TXT Free to download. An optional Premium upgrade (monthly, yearly, or a one-time unlock) removes all limits. Premium is an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly); a one-time Unlock All purchase is also available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://perry-lee.github.io/Privacy-Policy-for-Archive/

Screenshots

Zip Browser3 screens
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zip & Unzip rar file extractor at none against Zip Browser's shown. Zip & Unzip rar file extractor also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8). Zip Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 and Zip & Unzip rar file extractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zip & Unzip rar file extractor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Zip Browser's written reviews are positive against 67% of Zip & Unzip rar file extractor'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 & Unzip rar file extractor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zip Browser versus Zip & Unzip rar file extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip BrowserZip & Unzip rar file extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)4.2 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1226 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlga Lyevi培 李

Customer experience

Zip Browser

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

Zip & Unzip rar file extractor

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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 & Unzip rar file extractor

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
3 purchases

Zip & Unzip rar file extractor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock All$6.99

Questions

Is Zip Browser free?
Zip Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zip & Unzip rar file extractor free?
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zip Browser or Zip & Unzip rar file extractor?
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor is rated higher. Zip Browser averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Zip & Unzip rar file extractor averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.
Do Zip Browser or Zip & Unzip rar file extractor have ads?
Zip Browser shows ads; Zip & Unzip rar file extractor does not.
Which is updated more often, Zip Browser or Zip & Unzip rar file extractor?
Zip Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zip & Unzip rar file extractor every 2 months. Most recently, Zip Browser was updated on October 23, 2026 and Zip & Unzip rar file extractor on October 29, 2026.

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