TCM Now vs Secure Zip & Unzip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TCM Now
Quickly find out what movies are currently airing on Turner Classic Movies and what's scheduled to play next. This utility app provides an easy-to-access answer to a question that is difficult to find on the official website. An iOS widget is also available for even faster access.
- View current TCM movie schedule
- See upcoming TCM movie schedule
- iOS widget for quick access
- Simple and direct interface
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This app set out to answer one question, "What's playing on TCM now?" because the TCM website now requires multiple pages and scrolls to answer the question. Since the movies on TCM are always changing this app also includes what's up next on TCM. If you find yourself asking this very often try out the iOS widget included with the app.
Secure Zip & Unzip
Create and open password-protected ZIP archives with strong AES-256 encryption. This utility encrypts and decrypts files entirely on your device, ensuring your data remains private and accessible across various platforms. Seamlessly integrate with other apps to protect files before sharing.
- AES-256 encryption
- Password protection for ZIP archives
- On-device encryption and decryption
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Integration with other apps
- Native iOS and iPadOS design
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Secure Zip & Unzip creates password-protected ZIP archives with real AES-256 encryption, the same standard used by 7-Zip, WinZip and WinRAR. iPhone and iPad can zip and unzip files. Neither can put a password on one. That's the gap this app fills. EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE No account. No sign-up. No uploads. Your files are encrypted and decrypted entirely on your device. The app never connects to the internet. REAL ENCRYPTION, NOT THE OLD KIND AES-256 in the WinZip AES standard, not the weak legacy ZIP 2.0 password scheme that many apps still use. OPENS ANYWHERE Your archives work with the Files app, macOS Finder, Windows, 7-Zip, WinRAR, WinZip and The Unarchiver, with no special software needed on the other end. ENCRYPT FROM ANY APP Share files from Mail, Photos, Files or anywhere else and protect them without leaving the app you're in. Share a protected ZIP back and it opens straight at the password prompt. BUILT FOR iPHONE AND iPAD A native design that follows the system, with a two-column layout and full windowing on iPad. Browse your archives with real thumbnails and Quick Look preview, import straight from your photo library, and drag and drop files from anywhere. DESKTOP-CLASS ON iPHONE DUO Open it and you get a desktop-class app with everything on one screen. Close it and you get the iPhone app you know, made for life on the go. ALSO ON MAC The Mac version adds right-click support in Finder, so you can protect or open an archive without opening the app at all. Privacy Policy: https://doverix.com/secure-zip-privacy/ Terms of Service: https://doverix.com/secure-zip-terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secure Zip & Unzip at 100% against TCM Now's 0%. TCM Now's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
TCM Now is free to download; Secure Zip & Unzip costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TCM Now ships an update every 5 weeks, Secure Zip & Unzip every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TCM Now | Secure Zip & Unzip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $12.99 |
| Rating | 2.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MZSanford, LLC | ALPER KAPLAN |
Customer experience
TCM Now
Secure Zip & Unzip
In-app purchases
TCM Now
No in-app purchases
Secure Zip & Unzip
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TCM Now free?
Is Secure Zip & Unzip free?
Do TCM Now or Secure Zip & Unzip have ads?
Which is updated more often, TCM Now or Secure Zip & Unzip?
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