# Cat Keyboard vs ZIP Opener・File Reader

The clearest difference is ads: Cat Keyboard at none against ZIP Opener・File Reader's shown. Cat Keyboard also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months). ZIP Opener・File Reader's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Keyboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ZIP Opener・File Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cat Keyboard against 4.8 for ZIP Opener・File Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Cat Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of ZIP Opener・File Reader's.

Cat Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, ZIP Opener・File Reader every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Keyboard | ZIP Opener・File Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-keyboard-easy-paste/id6477843068/reviews) | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-openerfile-reader/id6738324911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kimihiro kubota](https://appshunter.io/developer/500031798) | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-keyboard-easy-paste/id6477843068)

This app allows you to quickly input saved text snippets from your iPhone keyboard or Apple Watch. You can also display or speak text aloud on your Apple Watch, keeping your phrases organized in folders.

**Highlights:** One-tap text input, Save frequently used phrases, Organize phrases with folders, Display text on Apple Watch, Read text aloud on Apple Watch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (3 Month) | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (12 Month) | $19.99 | per year |
| Cat Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


### ZIP Opener・File Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-openerfile-reader/id6738324911)

Easily open and extract ZIP files, including those with passwords. Organize and share your extracted files efficiently with a history tracking feature. Enjoy a smooth experience managing compressed files.

**Highlights:** Open ZIP files, Extract password-protected ZIPs, File management, Selective sharing, History tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZIP Extractor Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| ZIP Opener Pro - 1Y | $19.99 | per year |
| Offering for New Users | $19.99 | one-time |
| ZIP Opener Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Keyboard free?

Cat Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ZIP Opener・File Reader free?

ZIP Opener・File Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Keyboard or ZIP Opener・File Reader?

ZIP Opener・File Reader is rated higher. Cat Keyboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while ZIP Opener・File Reader averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do Cat Keyboard or ZIP Opener・File Reader have ads?

ZIP Opener・File Reader shows ads; Cat Keyboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Keyboard or ZIP Opener・File Reader?

Cat Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, and ZIP Opener・File Reader every 13 months. Most recently, Cat Keyboard was updated on September 23, 2026 and ZIP Opener・File Reader on October 5, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*