unzip + zip & send vs PDF Reader Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
unzip + zip & send
Easily compress and decompress files on your mobile device. Send multiple files in a single email attachment, manage archives, and view various document types. This tool streamlines file sharing and organization.
- Extract .zip and .tar archives
- Create .zip archives
- Manage zip archives (add/remove files)
- Send compressed files via email
- View various document types
- File system navigation
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Do you miss WinZip or 7-Zip apps? Do you need to decompress an email attachment (.zip or .tar) or a compressed file (.zip or .tar) that you find on the web or you've saved on dropbox (using "Open In"), to view its contents? Do you want to extract the files contained in a compressed archive .zip or .tar and share them with another program installed in Your device (for example, to edit the shared file) or send them to Your friends? Do you have to compress many files stored in Your device (documents, music, video, pictures, etc…) in only one .zip file and send them with an e-mail, archive them or share with other installed apps, as you normally would when using WinZip or 7-Zip with your MAC or PC? "unzip + zip & send" is the right application for You! "unzip + zip & send" is exactly what was missing in order to send a lot of files with an only one email attachment, using a single compressed file (.zip): - Add to the "NEW ZIP ARCHIVE" all the files you want to send by email by selecting them from the list "LOCAL FILES" and by pressing the button "+" - Compress the added files by pressing the button "Zip" (it will create a single compressed .zip file) - Send the compressed .zip file (containing all the chosen files) with an email attachment This application allows you to: - Send many files (of any type) with a single email - Speed up sending a lot of files - Save data traffic on the Internet - Send many documents in a single file (.zip) - Store your documents organized in compressed archives - Save memory on the device Features: - Extract files from compressed archives .zip and .tar - Compress files and create compressed archives (.zip), that can be sent by e-mail (a compressed file .zip takes up less disk space of their uncompressed files) - "Zip Archive Manager" for managing compressed archives (.zip): add files, remove files, compress the files added in the current zip archive, send them by email, share them with dropbox or with other applications installed, explore/view files - "Files Archive": creates and stores in the file manager of "unzip + zip & send" an endless number of .zip archives and all your files (for example, some not yet compressed files to be added and compressed in a new archive .zip) - "Merge" to create a new zip archive using files compressed and stored in other zip archives - Extract files, folders and subfolders - Navigation of the file system, with the ability to explore files contained in folders and subfolders - Ability to import images from the photo album of the device, compress them (.zip file) and send them by email - "Files viewer" to view MS Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote), video (media player + airplay), photos, music, web pages, iWord PRO documents, PDF, RTF, TXT, etc... - folder files slideshow (for each file type): for example you can browse (forward, backward) your photos, documents, videos, music organized into directories and subdirectories UNIVERSAL APP: - You pay it only once and it runs on all Your devices.
PDF Reader Light
Easily read, extract text, and convert PDF files. Save, share, and print documents directly from your device. Organize your files with a user-friendly interface.
- Extract text from PDFs
- Convert PDFs to text
- Download PDFs from web
- Access local documents
- Save PDFs to device
- Share PDF files
- Print PDF files
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Introducing PDF Reader Light, a versatile and user-friendly application designed to extract Text from your PDF. Seamlessly download PDF files from the web or access local documents stored on your device with just a few taps. With its intuitive interface, navigating through PDFs is a breeze, allowing you to open documents at your convenience. PDF Reader Light offers more than just simple viewing capabilities – it empowers you to convert PDFs into text files with just One click. Whether you need to extract essential information or convert lengthy documents into a more digestible format, our app provides the tools you need to accomplish your tasks. Furthermore, PDF Reader Light enables you to organize your documents by offering the option to save PDF files directly to your device's documents folder. This feature ensures that your important files are conveniently stored and readily accessible whenever you need them. Sharing documents has never been simpler. With PDF Reader Light, you can share PDF files with colleagues, friends, or family members via Airdrop or various apps and services, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication. Additionally, our app supports printing functionality, allowing you to generate hard copies of your PDF files with ease. Whether you need to create physical copies for reference or archival purposes, PDF Reader Light provides a hassle-free solution. Experience the convenience and efficiency of PDF management with PDF Reader Light – the ultimate companion for all your PDF reading and document management needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: unzip + zip & send at 50% against PDF Reader Light's 0%. unzip + zip & send also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). PDF Reader Light's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
PDF Reader Light is free to download; unzip + zip & send costs $0.99 up front. PDF Reader Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. unzip + zip & send asks for nothing beyond the download.
unzip + zip & send holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of unzip + zip & send's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Reader Light's.
unzip + zip & send ships an update every 12 months, PDF Reader Light every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | unzip + zip & send | PDF Reader Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | Jorge Lucioni Charalla |
Customer experience
unzip + zip & send
PDF Reader Light
In-app purchases
unzip + zip & send
No in-app purchases
PDF Reader Light
- Basic App$1.99
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