iZip.com vs PocketServer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- View ZIP, ZIPX, RAR, 7ZIP files
- Access password-protected archives
- Local file processing
- No limitations
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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
PocketServer
Share files and folders across devices without cloud storage or cables. This app allows for cross-platform transfer and management of data, enabling users to run web servers and stream content directly from their iOS devices.
- Cross-platform file and folder sharing
- No cloud or cable required
- Two-way data transfer
- Persistent background WebDAV servers
- Local HTTP server for static websites
- Run multiple servers simultaneously
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Cross-Platform Files & Folders Sharing. No data upload required. No cloud or cables needed. Designed for developers, power users, and privacy enthusiasts. ■ Two-way files & folders transfer between your iOS and Windows, Linux, etc. devices. Seamlessly browse, stream, and manage iOS files and folders from Windows, Linux, macOS, etc. No additional software, drivers, cloud services, or cables required. ■ Launch persistent background WebDAV servers. Easily set up and run Class 1 WebDAV servers on iPhone & iPad, compatible with rclone, Cyberduck, Transmit, Finder, and others. ■ Run local HTTP servers to serve static HTML websites. ■ Run multiple servers at the same time and in the background. The Pro version is a one-time purchase; no subscriptions. Built for power users who need flexibility without complexity. Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketServer at 100% against iZip.com's 40%. PocketServer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). iZip.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (5.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. PocketServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iZip.com asks for nothing beyond the download.
PocketServer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of iZip.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketServer's.
iZip.com ships an update every 3 weeks, PocketServer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iZip.com | PocketServer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (40 ratings) | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iBoostUp Pty Ltd | Bao Nguyen |
Customer experience
iZip.com
PocketServer
In-app purchases
iZip.com
No in-app purchases
PocketServer
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
