Comparison

ZIP Archiver vs EX File Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZIP Archiver

This powerful tool allows users to extract various compressed file formats and manage files on their iPhone or iPad. It offers features like file preview, photo and video compression, and format conversion for HEIC images. It's designed to be a reliable assistant for efficient file handling.

Highlights
  • Extract ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZ, 7Z files
  • Compress photos and videos
  • Convert HEIC to JPG
  • Preview various file types
  • File management and organization
  • Direct file printing
  • Dark mode support
Features
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This app is specifically designed for iPhone and iPad, providing a powerful and easy-to-use file management and extraction solution. It supports a variety of common file extraction formats and offers features such as file preview, file management, photo and video compression, and more, helping users efficiently manage files on their devices. Whether for everyday use or work, it provides the best support and becomes a reliable assistant for handling your files. FEATURES File Extraction - The app supports extracting various common file formats, including ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZ, 7Z, and more, allowing users to easily handle compressed files and quickly access their contents. File Compression - Users can compress photos and video files on their iPhone or iPad to save storage space while maintaining good quality. Format Conversion - For HEIC photos, the app allows quick conversion to the widely used JPG format, making it easier for users to view and share across different devices and platforms. File Preview - In addition to supporting the extraction of common file types, the app also supports previewing photos, videos, documents, spreadsheets, and more, so users can directly view content without needing additional apps. File Manager - The app provides simple and intuitive file management features, allowing users to easily browse, move, rename, delete, and organize files to ensure efficient and organized file handling. File Printing - Users can print files directly from the app, providing a quick and convenient way to print documents and photos for work or personal needs. Dark Mode - The app supports system-wide dark mode, offering a more comfortable visual experience, especially for long-term use. This app is not just a simple file extraction tool; it also integrates file management, photo and video compression, file preview, printing, and other useful features. Whether it’s managing files in daily life or handling various work-related documents, it is an indispensable assistant.

About

EX File Manager

Manage all your files with this comprehensive utility. Easily browse, rename, share, and delete documents, photos, and videos. Analyze storage usage and clean up large or old files to optimize your device.

Highlights
  • Browse, rename, share, and delete files
  • Import photos, videos, music, and documents
  • Analyze storage usage
  • Clean up large and old files
  • Supports light and dark themes
Features
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EX File Manager is your all-in-one file management app. Browse, rename, share and delete files effortlessly. EX File Manager lets you import photos, videos, music and documents directly from your device. Analyze storage with EX File Manager's built-in cleaner to find large and old files. EX File Manager supports light and dark themes.

Screenshots

ZIP Archiver4 screens
EX File Manager3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZIP Archiver at 4.6 against EX File Manager's 2.4. ZIP Archiver also leads on ratings volume (123 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZIP Archiver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZIP Archiver has 123 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZIP Archiver versus EX File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZIP ArchiverEX File Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (123 ratings) — better2.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer梓峰 戴JORDAN MILLER

In-app purchases

None

ZIP Archiver

No in-app purchases

None

EX File Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZIP Archiver free?
ZIP Archiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EX File Manager free?
EX File Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZIP Archiver or EX File Manager?
ZIP Archiver is rated higher. ZIP Archiver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while EX File Manager averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.
Do ZIP Archiver or EX File Manager have ads?
Both ZIP Archiver and EX File Manager show ads.

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