# RAR Extractor vs Decompress Master

The clearest difference is rating: RAR Extractor at 4.6 against Decompress Master's 1.0. RAR Extractor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (544 vs 1). Decompress Master's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RAR Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Decompress Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RAR Extractor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RAR Extractor has 544 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RAR Extractor ships an update every 2 months, Decompress Master every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RAR Extractor | Decompress Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rar-extractor-unarchiver/id646295438/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decompress-master/id6453695656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **544** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [青青 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/633344484) | [宗成 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515119982) |

## What reviewers say

### RAR Extractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rar-extractor-unarchiver/id646295438)

Easily extract a wide variety of compressed archive files, including RAR, ZIP, and 7z formats. This utility provides a fast and safe way to open and manage your compressed documents and media.

**Highlights:** Extracts RAR, ZIP, Tar, 7z, and more, Fast and safe extraction, Supports dozens of compressed formats, No ads, Left scrolling to share folders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extractor Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💯 Works as expected
- 🔥 Reliable and consistent
- 🤩 Smooth and seamless

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or errors
- 💰 Requests paid version for certain features
- 🤔 Compatibility issues with some file types
- 📂 Difficulty managing multiple archives in the same folder

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to extract certain RAR files
- Fails to open password-protected archives
- Extracts files to incorrect locations

**Requested features**

- Preview file contents before extraction
- Batch extraction or processing capabilities
- Option to specify extraction output directory
- Support for more archive formats (e.g., 7z, ISO)


### Decompress Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decompress-master/id6453695656)

Easily decompress various file formats like zip, rar, and 7z. Scan documents and convert them into editable text using OCR technology. All file processing is done locally for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Multi-format decompression (zip, rar, 7z), Intelligent document scanning, OCR text recognition, Editable text conversion, Local file processing, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 解压缩专业版 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RAR Extractor free?

RAR Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Decompress Master free?

Decompress Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RAR Extractor or Decompress Master?

RAR Extractor is rated higher. RAR Extractor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 544 ratings, while Decompress Master averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RAR Extractor or Decompress Master have ads?

Decompress Master shows ads; RAR Extractor does not.

### Which is updated more often, RAR Extractor or Decompress Master?

RAR Extractor ships an update every 2 months, and Decompress Master every 3 days. Most recently, RAR Extractor was updated on October 20, 2026 and Decompress Master on October 13, 2026.

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