Comparison

iZip.com vs Lion Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iZip.com

Easily view and manage ZIP, ZIPX, RAR, and 7ZIP files directly on your iOS device. Access password-protected archives without any limitations. All features are available for free.

Highlights
  • View ZIP, ZIPX, RAR, 7ZIP files
  • Access password-protected archives
  • Local file processing
  • No limitations
Features
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iZip is the easiest way to view ZIP, ZIPX, RAR and 7ZIP files on your iOS device. Best of all it's completely free so you can access your files (even WinZip password protected versions) without limitations! Note: while the app is called iZip.com, it isn't a web service. Your files are processed locally on your iPhone or iPad. For more information about iZip please visit www.izip.com

About

Lion Browser

This web browser offers built-in parental controls to help teens explore the internet safely. Adults can also use it for personal accountability, setting limits and receiving reports on flagged content. It provides a familiar browsing experience while ensuring responsible online activity.

Highlights
  • Blocks explicit websites
  • Detects inappropriate images
  • Customizable detection sensitivity
  • Whitelist mode
  • PIN-protected settings
  • Weekly accountability reports
  • Personal browsing limits
Features
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The best browser for teens. A powerful accountability tool for adults. Lion is a web browser with parental controls built in. Give your teen the freedom to explore the internet responsibly — while staying informed about what they're seeing. For parents & teens: • Blocks explicit websites and detects inappropriate images automatically • Customize detection sensitivity, block specific sites, and manage media access • Whitelist mode for complete control over which websites can be visited • PIN-protected settings prevent unauthorized changes • Weekly accountability reports summarize any flagged content For adults who want accountability: • Set personal browsing limits and stay accountable to a trusted partner • Private and secure — your logs stay on your device, never stored on servers • Customize what to track, block, or filter based on your needs How it works: 1. Set Lion as the default browser 2. Disable Safari using Screen Time 3. Add an accountability partner — a parent, mentor, or trusted friend 4. Browse the web — Lion logs activity based on your settings 5. Receive weekly reports on flagged content A browser you'll actually want to use Lion is fast, smooth, and familiar. Bookmarks sync across devices. Tabs work like you'd expect. It's a real browser — not a locked-down kids app. Subscription required for full access. Choose an Individual or Family plan. Privacy Policy: https://www.lionfamily.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.lionfamily.org/terms

Screenshots

iZip.com4 screens
Lion Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lion Browser at 87% against iZip.com's 40%. Lion Browser also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). iZip.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (5.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iZip.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 110 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of iZip.com's written reviews are positive against 87% of Lion Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iZip.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Lion Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iZip.com versus Lion Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriZip.comLion Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (40 ratings)4.7 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.7% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS5.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperiBoostUp Pty LtdLion Software, LLC

Customer experience

iZip.com

All ratings40 ratings
Positive45.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative47.5%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive39.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative55.2%

Lion Browser

All ratings110 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.5%

In-app purchases

None

iZip.com

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Lion Browser

Subscriptions6
  • Individual Plan$4.991 Month
  • Family Plan$8.991 Month
  • Premium Family Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Individual Plan (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Family Plan (Annual)$79.991 Year
  • Premium Family Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is iZip.com free?
iZip.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lion Browser free?
Lion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iZip.com or Lion Browser?
Lion Browser is rated higher. iZip.com averages 2.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Lion Browser averages 4.7 from 110 ratings.
Do iZip.com or Lion Browser have ads?
Neither iZip.com nor Lion Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iZip.com or Lion Browser?
iZip.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lion Browser every 5 days. Most recently, iZip.com was updated on August 14, 2026 and Lion Browser on October 1, 2026.

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