YAYA Extractor vs ByteCutter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
YAYA Extractor
This free utility app allows you to decompress RAR, 7Z, and ZIP files, and also compress files into 7Z and ZIP formats. It offers features like password protection for compressed files and integration with the native File App for easy sharing and compression.
- Decompress RAR, 7Z, ZIP
- Compress to 7Z, ZIP
- Password protection
- Split compression
- File App integration
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This application is free and requires no internet connection, prioritizing user privacy. It supports decompressing RAR, 7Z, and ZIP files, and also offers 7Z and ZIP compression capabilities. * Supports integration from the "File App" (File App multi-select โ Share โ "Compress to 7Z" or "Compress and Decompress" โ Done) * One-click 7Z file packaging/compression/split compression, with password protection. * Supports 7z/zip/RAR/ISO decompression * Supports split packaging (7z/zip)
ByteCutter
Easily split large files into smaller parts for convenient sharing via email or messaging. Reassemble them later, even on a different device, with a simple guided interface. This app simplifies managing and transferring big files across iOS and macOS.
- Split files by size or number of parts
- Merge split files back together
- Smart metadata for automatic reassembly
- Guided step-by-step wizard
- Share large files via social media, email, or messaging
- Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, macOS)
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ByteCutter splits large files into smaller parts you can send anywhere, and puts them back together on any iPhone, iPad or Mac. Email, chat apps and USB drives all have size limits. With ByteCutter you split a video, an archive or a backup into parts of the right size, send them however you like, and the recipient rebuilds the original file with a tap. SPLIT AND MERGE โข Split any file by part size or by number of parts, with a simple step-by-step wizard โข One-tap destinations: Email, Discord, WhatsApp, FAT32 drives, CD and DVD โข Merge the parts back into the original file, verified piece by piece โข Received parts open straight in ByteCutter from Files, Mail or Finder, even one at a time โข Missing a part? ByteCutter finds it in a folder and adds it for you RELIABLE BY DESIGN โข Every part carries a checksum: damaged or tampered parts are detected, never merged into a broken file โข Constant memory use, even with files of many gigabytes โข Free-space check before every operation BYTECUTTER PRO One-time purchase, no subscription. Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac and can be shared with Family Sharing. โข Files of any size (the free version splits files up to 2 GB) โข Password protection with AES-256 encryption โข Split whole folders or several files at once โข "Split File" action for Shortcuts, Siri and Spotlight MERGING IS ALWAYS FREE Whoever receives your parts can rebuild the file with the free version of ByteCutter. No account, no limits. Password-protected parts just need the password. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Everything happens on your device. ByteCutter has no server and collects no data. Designed for iOS and macOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass look, and fully compatible with earlier versions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: YAYA Extractor at every 8 days against ByteCutter's every 9 months. YAYA Extractor also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). ByteCutter's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. YAYA Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ByteCutter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
YAYA Extractor ships an update every 8 days, ByteCutter every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | YAYA Extractor | ByteCutter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days โ better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ้น ่พน | Marco Avizzano |
Customer experience
YAYA Extractor
ByteCutter
In-app purchases
YAYA Extractor
- Split Archive Pro$0.99
ByteCutter
- ByteCutter Pro$3.99









