Comparison

Zip Browser vs Zip 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 Extractor

Easily manage and extract various compressed file types on your iPhone and iPad. Supports cloud storage integration, secure password protection, and a wide range of document viewers.

Highlights
  • Extract ZIP, RAR, 7z, and more
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud)
  • Password-protected ZIP files
  • File management system
  • Document viewer for various file types
  • AES encryption
  • Scanner feature
Features
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Zip Extractor is an app for iPhone and iPad to open ZIP files from Apple "Files" app, local email, and safari downloads. Easily view images, audio, videos, PDF documents, Word documents, Excel documents, ZIP/RAR files, and more. Browse, open and view many document types: DOC, PPT, XLS, PDF, TXT, RTF, JPG, GIF, PNG, HTML, RTF, NUMBERS, MP3, M4A, WAV and other file extensions. Zip Extractor app comes with a full-featured file management system that makes it easy to manage multiple files at once. You can perform Zip Files/Folders and can perform Rename, delete, share, Copy/Move actions. Zip Extractor has the following features: • Connect directly to your Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and iCloud accounts to zip, unzip and share files • Zip your cloud storage files, unzip files to your accounts, and create and save .zip and .zipx files to your accounts • Send or copy links to your files in your cloud storage accounts • Copy files from your cloud storage accounts and save them on your device • Unzip major compressed file types, including .ZIP, .ZIPX, .RAR, .7z, LHA, TAR, GZIP, JAR, and more with just a tap. • Secure your zip file with AES encrypted password and Unzip files from ZIP format, including password-protected and AES encrypted ZIP files. • Choose Zip or Zipx format to compress and email large files, photos and videos with ease • Zip and share photos and videos from your Camera Roll, iCloud & other apps • Use Zip app to access music files on your device and save them to your cloud accounts • Send files to other iOS users with integrated support for AirDrop • Protect your files before you save and share with powerful 128- or 256-bit AES encryption • Open and save email attachments to your connected cloud storage accounts or My Documents folder on your iPhone or iPad • Easily view all images in a Zip file with the enhanced image viewer • Browse your Photo Album and easily multi-select, zip and share photo collections • Share photos in your zip files to Facebook and Twitter • Download or upload files from/to Zip Extractor app through iTunes/iTools • Unzip and view most common file types, including: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .pages (including new iWork 13), .numbers (including new iWork 13), .key, .rtf, .pdf, .jpg, .png, .bmp, .gif, .tif, and more • Scan any document with Scanner feature • Security Support: Passcode lock with Touch ID & Face ID. SUBSCRIPTIONS: - You can subscribe for a premium account with unlimited scans products info, Open "Zip Extractor App" with all features unlock and no ads 1) $4.99 per month 2) $19.99 per year 3) One-time purchase at $29.99 Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of use: https://zipnrar.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy policy: https://zipnrar.com/privacy-policy.html With its simple interfaces, Zip Extractor provides the easiest way to manage ZIP files on iPhones and iPad. If you find this app useful, please take the time to write us a review. We would love to hear from you!

Screenshots

Zip Browser3 screens
Zip Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zip Extractor at 5.0 against Zip Browser's 3.8. Zip Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zip Extractor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zip Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Zip Extractor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zip Browser versus Zip Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip BrowserZip Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlga LyeviHaresh Purbiya

Customer experience

Zip Browser

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

Zip Extractor

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 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
1 purchases

Zip Extractor

One-time1
  • Get Zip App PRO - Onetime$29.99

Questions

Is Zip Browser free?
Zip Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zip Extractor free?
Zip Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zip Browser or Zip Extractor?
Zip Extractor is rated higher. Zip Browser averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Zip Extractor averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Zip Browser or Zip Extractor have ads?
Both Zip Browser and Zip Extractor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zip Browser or Zip Extractor?
Zip Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zip Extractor every 2 months. Most recently, Zip Browser was updated on October 8, 2026 and Zip Extractor on September 29, 2026.

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