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.
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.
- 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
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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).
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.
- Decompress ZIP, 7z, RAR files
- Password protect files
- Encrypt ZIP files
- App lock for privacy
- Import from iCloud Drive
- File preview
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Zip Browser | Zip & Unzip rar file extractor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (12 ratings) | 4.2 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olga Lyevi | 培 李 |
Customer experience
Zip Browser
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor
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
Zip Browser
- Zip Browser Pro (1 Year)$1.991 Year
- PRO Features$2.99
Zip & Unzip rar file extractor
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
- Unlock All$6.99
Questions
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