Comparison

ByteCutter vs Zip RAR 7z

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 β€’ Split any file by part size or by number of parts, with a simple step-by-step wizard β€’ One-tap destinations: Email, Discord, WhatsApp, FAT32 drives, CD and DVD β€’ Merge the parts back into the original file, verified piece by piece β€’ Received parts open straight in ByteCutter from Files, Mail or Finder, even one at a time β€’ Missing a part? ByteCutter finds it in a folder and adds it for you RELIABLE BY DESIGN β€’ Every part carries a checksum: damaged or tampered parts are detected, never merged into a broken file β€’ Constant memory use, even with files of many gigabytes β€’ 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. β€’ Files of any size (the free version splits files up to 2 GB) β€’ Password protection with AES-256 encryption β€’ Split whole folders or several files at once β€’ "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.

About

Zip RAR 7z

Features
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Zip RAR 7z: TextAdviser is a powerful file extractor, archive opener, and document manager for iPhone and iPad. Open, preview, extract, compress, organize, transfer, and verify files directly on your device. Open archive files without leaving the app. Browse archive contents before extraction, view folders and file details, extract everything at once, or select only the files you need. The app supports popular archive formats including ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP, TGZ, TBZ, ISO, CAB, DEB, RPM, CBZ, CBR, JAR, MSI and more, depending on archive structure and format compatibility. Create archives from files and folders in your Documents workspace. Compress selected items into ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, or TGZ archives, add password protection for supported formats, and create multipart 7Z archives for easier sharing or storage. The built-in file manager helps you work with local documents: import files and folders, import images from Photos, browse directories, rename, copy, move, delete, restore from Trash, paste from the clipboard, share files, export to Files, and open supported documents with in-app preview. Preview supported content such as images, PDF documents, text files, audio, video, and other Quick Look compatible files. For archives, you can inspect contents and preview selected files without fully extracting the whole archive. Tools included: Calculate SHA-256, MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-512 hashes. Compare files and find the first different byte. Generate checksum manifests. Inspect file metadata. Find duplicates. Check archive integrity and create archive reports. Compare archive contents. Benchmark archive operations. Split and join files. Manage saved archive passwords with biometric access. Overwrite then delete files where possible. Premium unlocks extra workflow features: Change the app’s storage folder. Remove ads. Share and export files. Restore files from Trash. Encrypted compression history. Wi-Fi Transfer for downloading and uploading files from a computer browser over the local network. The app works offline for core archive and file operations. Internet access is only needed for ads, subscription validation, analytics, Wi-Fi transfer on your local network, or Designed for everyday file work, archive handling, document transfer, and verification on iOS and iPadOS. Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ByteCutter4 screens
Zip RAR 7z4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ByteCutter at none against Zip RAR 7z's shown. Zip RAR 7z's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ByteCutter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zip RAR 7z sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
ByteCutter versus Zip RAR 7z: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterByteCutterZip RAR 7z
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco AvizzanoMaksim Gusev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ByteCutter

One-time1
  • ByteCutter Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Zip RAR 7z

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99

Questions

Is ByteCutter free?
ByteCutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zip RAR 7z free?
Zip RAR 7z is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ByteCutter or Zip RAR 7z have ads?
Zip RAR 7z shows ads; ByteCutter does not.

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