Comparison

ZipManager 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

ZipManager

Easily manage and extract compressed files from various sources like email and web browsers. Supports password-protected archives, multiple folder levels, and a wide range of document and media formats.

Highlights
  • Create and manage folders
  • Zip and unzip files
  • Password protected zip support
  • File search functionality
  • Open-in feature for external apps
  • View multiple file formats
  • Print and sort files
Features
Read full description

Open zip files from mail, safari or other apps and unzip it! Features: 1. Multi-level folder supported, you can create folders & subfolders in “Zip Manager”, conveniently manage your files. 2. Supports zip, unzip, rename, copy, cut, paste, delete, mail features 3. Supports password protected zip file. 4. Search feature supported for finding out the files you want. 5. Supports open-in feature: you can open the supported data from Mail, Safari or some other Apps that supported open-in feature; Also allows other Apps to open local files (Just tap and hold the file’s image, then the open-in menu will appear). 6. Supports viewing a large number of file formats (docx, xlsx, pdf, pptx, mp3, mp4 etc.). 7. Supports print feature. 8. Supports file sorting feature.

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
Read full description

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

ZipManager4 screens
Zip Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zip Extractor at Free against ZipManager's $0.99. Zip Extractor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). ZipManager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Zip Extractor is free to download; ZipManager costs $0.99 up front. Zip Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZipManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zip Extractor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ZipManager versus Zip Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipManagerZip Extractor
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer冠兰 姜Haresh Purbiya

Customer experience

ZipManager

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Zip Extractor

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

In-app purchases

None

ZipManager

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Zip Extractor

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

Questions

Is ZipManager free?
ZipManager costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zip Extractor free?
Zip Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZipManager or Zip Extractor?
Zip Extractor is rated higher. ZipManager averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Zip Extractor averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do ZipManager or Zip Extractor have ads?
Zip Extractor shows ads; ZipManager does not.
Which is updated more often, ZipManager or Zip Extractor?
ZipManager ships an update every 2 months, and Zip Extractor every 2 months. Most recently, ZipManager was updated on September 4, 2026 and Zip Extractor on September 10, 2026.

Other comparisons