WV Fireplace vs Archive King
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WV Fireplace
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WV Fireplace, WV Fireplace, a mobile app for controlled fireplace lighting and device status management.
Archive King
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Archive King is a pure local archive utility. No network, no sign-up — your files never leave your device. FORMATS Extract ZIP, RAR (incl. RAR5), 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, GZ, BZ2, XZ, LZMA. Create ZIP, TAR and TAR.GZ. PASSWORD ARCHIVES ARE FREE Encrypted ZIP (ZipCrypto / AES-256) and encrypted 7Z can be opened with a password at no cost. ONE PURCHASE, UNLOCKED FOREVER - Batch extraction / batch compression - Encrypted archive creation (AES-256 or legacy mode) - TAR / TAR.GZ creation - Advanced compression levels (fastest to maximum) - MD5 / SHA-1 / SHA-256 checksums - Pro task queue One-time US$0.99. No subscription, no hidden fees. Works on every device with your Apple Account. LOCAL & PRIVATE Everything runs on your device. Passwords are used for the current task only and are never stored. NICE DETAILS - Quick Look preview before extracting - Extract only the files you pick - Deep Files-app integration, share-in supported - iPhone / iPad / Mac, with sidebar and drag & drop on iPad Free to download, free to extract. Unlock Pro once when you need more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WV Fireplace at none against Archive King's 1. WV Fireplace also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 26.6). Archive King's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Archive King sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WV Fireplace asks for nothing beyond the download.
WV Fireplace ships an update every 2 weeks, Archive King every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WV Fireplace | Archive King |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 26.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhiling Huang | lecoo |
In-app purchases
WV Fireplace
No in-app purchases
Archive King
- Archive King Pro$0.99
Questions
Is WV Fireplace free?
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