Comparison

ZipManager vs Zip & RAR File 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
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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 & RAR File Extractor

This app is a comprehensive file management tool for iOS devices. It allows users to extract various archive formats, create compressed files, convert media, and edit documents and PDFs. It also includes AI-powered OCR and translation features, along with a versatile file viewer and secure access options.

Highlights
  • Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z archives
  • Create password-protected ZIP/7Z files
  • Convert audio and video formats
  • Scan and edit PDFs
  • OCR text extraction
  • Multilingual translation
  • Secure file access with biometrics
Features
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Zip & RAR File Extractor – Unzip, Archive, Convert & Manage Files The #1 file extractor, archiver, and file manager for iPhone and iPad — trusted by 15M+ users. Quickly unzip ZIP files, extract RAR & 7Z archives, create password-protected ZIP files, convert videos & audio, scan documents, and view any file format – all in one powerful, offline-capable app. Unzip & Extract Files • Easily open compressed files on iOS • Extract ZIP files (supports password and AES encryption) • Open RAR files (including password-protected) • Unpack 7Z files with password support • Supports TAR, GZIP and other archive formats Create Compressed Files • Create ZIP files with or without password and AES encryption • Create 7Z files with password • Combine multiple files and folders into one archive • Compress and organize your files with ease AI Tools • Advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition): Accurately extract text from images in seconds • Multilingual Translation: Instantly translate text into 40+ languages Document Tools & PDF Converter • Scan documents • Convert documents to PDF • Edit PDFs: Markup, fill forms, add/remove pages, merge, protect with password • Export PDF pages to images Photo Tools • Convert photos to PDF • Annotate and crop photos Audio & Video Converter Tools • Convert video formats (MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, RMVB, etc.) • Convert videos to MP3 or audio-only formats • Trim videos, compress video size, and reverse playback • Convert audio formats (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, etc.) • MP3 tag editor, audio trimmer, ringtone maker, audio recorder File Viewer – Play & Read Any File • Music Player: MP3, M4A, W4P, WP4, AAC, WAV, CAF, AIFC, RM, FLAC, OGG, AC3 and more • Video Player: MP4, M4V, MOV, MPV, 3GP, AVI, RMVB, MKV, DIVX, FLV, H264 and more • Photo Viewer: BMP, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, TIF, TIFF, ICO • PDF Reader & EPUB Reader • Document Viewer: DOC, DOCX, XLS, PPT, RTF, TXT, PAGES, KEY, and more Import & File Management • Import and export files from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box • Import and export files from FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS servers • Access all your files directly through the iOS Files app • Download files using the built-in web browser or from a direct URL • Play video and music via Network Stream (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, etc.) • Stream videos and music from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, or FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS servers • Transfer files wirelessly between your computer and device over Wi-Fi • Supports iTunes File Sharing for quick transfers • Open files from other apps (Email, Safari, etc.) Secure File Access • Lock the app using Passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID • Keep sensitive documents and media safe and private Why Users Love It Trusted by 15M+ users worldwide, Zip & RAR File Extractor is the fastest, most reliable way to unzip files, manage documents, convert videos, and compress data—all on your iPhone and iPad. Best For Unzipping RAR/ZIP files, opening archives, compressing folders, scanning & editing PDFs, converting video/audio, managing downloads, and staying productive on iOS. Subscription Details Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage your subscription and auto-renewal in iTunes settings. Terms of Service: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/zip/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/zip/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

ZipManager4 screens
Zip & RAR File Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZipManager at 83% against Zip & RAR File Extractor's 28%. ZipManager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Zip & RAR File Extractor's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.0). 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 & RAR File Extractor is free to download; ZipManager costs $0.99 up front. Zip & RAR File Extractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ZipManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zip & RAR File Extractor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zip & RAR File Extractor has 28K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of ZipManager's written reviews are positive against 28% of Zip & RAR File Extractor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZipManager ships an update every 2 months, Zip & RAR File Extractor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ZipManager versus Zip & RAR File Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipManagerZip & RAR File Extractor
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings228K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB159 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer冠兰 姜Penghui Zhao

Customer experience

ZipManager

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

Zip & RAR File Extractor

All ratings28,155 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative68.6%

Bugs and requests

ZipManager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Zip & RAR File Extractor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unresponsive close buttons on ads
  • Inability to unzip certain file types
  • Syncing issues with cloud services

Requested features

3 requests
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Select all/batch file management
  • Improved file navigation

In-app purchases

None

ZipManager

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Zip & RAR File Extractor

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$24.99

Questions

Is ZipManager free?
ZipManager costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zip & RAR File Extractor free?
Zip & RAR File Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZipManager or Zip & RAR File Extractor?
Zip & RAR File Extractor is rated higher. ZipManager averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Zip & RAR File Extractor averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.
Do ZipManager or Zip & RAR File Extractor have ads?
Zip & RAR File Extractor shows ads; ZipManager does not.
Which is updated more often, ZipManager or Zip & RAR File Extractor?
ZipManager ships an update every 2 months, and Zip & RAR File Extractor every 6 weeks. Most recently, ZipManager was updated on September 4, 2026 and Zip & RAR File Extractor on September 25, 2026.

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