TinyZip vs Aether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TinyZip
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TinyZip is a fast, lightweight file manager and archive toolkit for iPhone. Extract ZIP, RAR, 7z and dozens of other formats, compress files securely, preview media and documents, and move content across cloud and network shares β without leaving the app. UNZIP ANYTHING β’ ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZIP, XZ, ZSTD, BZ2, LZ4, LZMA, ISO, CAB, JAR, LZH, CPIO, XAR, RPM, ZIPX, WARC, DZIP β’ Multi-volume and password-protected archives β’ Preview inside an archive or extract with one tap COMPRESS YOUR WAY β’ Create ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZIP, XZ, or ZSTD archives β’ Adjust compression level for speed or size β’ Password-protect ZIP and 7z (VIP) β’ Split large archives into custom-size volumes (VIP) BUILT-IN FILE MANAGER β’ Browse, search, and filter by type β’ List or grid layout, Light / Dark / System theme β’ Multi-select to compress, extract, share, copy, or trash β’ Import from Photos, Files, Camera, or WiβFi computer transfer β’ Optional Trash with restore and auto-clear PREVIEW ON THE GO β’ Photos, video, and audio with full-screen players β’ EPUB reader and novel-style text reader β’ PDF, Office, HTML and more via Quick Look β’ Save media to your Photos library CLOUD & NETWORK β’ OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox β’ FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and SMB β’ WebDAV access (VIP) β’ Download and upload without switching apps TINYZIP VIP β’ Ad-free browsing β’ Archive password protection β’ Custom split archive size β’ WebDAV β’ App Lock with PIN Privacy Policy: https://tiny-privacy.pages.dev/en Terms of Use: https://tiny-privacy.pages.dev/en-user
Aether
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Aether: Versatile Media Player Aether is a versatile media player designed for local content, combining video playback, subtitle support, and visual novel functionality in one app. Simply import your media files, and Aether will automatically identify supported content. No complicated conversion or setup is required, so you can focus on watching videos, displaying subtitles, and enjoying your favorite visual novels. Extensive Media Format Support Built with FFmpeg 8.1.2, Aether supports a wide range of commonly used video, audio, and subtitle formats. Supported video codecs include: H.264, H.265/HEVC, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VP8, VP9, AV1, Theora, WMV/VC-1, MJPEG, ProRes, and more. Supported audio codecs include: AAC, MP2, MP3, AC-3, E-AC-3, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus, WMA, PCM, and more. Supported subtitle formats include: β’ External subtitles: SRT, VTT, ASS, and SSA β’ Embedded subtitles: ASS/SSA, SubRip, WebVTT, MOV Text, and other text-based formats After a video is imported, Aether automatically detects available audio and subtitle tracks, allowing you to select the track you prefer. Flexible Playback Controls Adjust playback to match your viewing preferences: β’ Change the playback speed β’ Drag the progress bar to jump to a specific position β’ Quickly seek forward or backward β’ Pause and resume playback at any time Whether you are quickly reviewing content, replaying a favorite moment, or locating a particular scene, Aether makes navigation simple. Verified Playback Configurations The following configurations have been tested: β’ MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio at 1920 Γ 1080 β’ MKV with 10-bit H.265 video and AAC audio at 1920 Γ 1080, including embedded ASS subtitles β’ MPEG-1 video with MP2 audio used within visual novel content Additional formats and codec combinations may also work. Compatibility may vary depending on the container format, encoding parameters, and device performance. Easily Import Visual Novels Aether includes a visual novel runtime compatible with XP3 content. Import visual novel content that you legally own and launch it directly from your library with a single tap. There is no need to repeatedly locate files or perform complicated manual configuration, allowing you to focus on the story and gameplay. Manage Local Content in One Place View and manage imported videos and visual novels from a single library. Open a titleβs details and quickly continue watching or playing. Aether does not include or provide any third-party movies, games, or visual novel content. Users must import their own content and ensure that they have the legal right to use it. Compatibility Notice Some visual novels may use custom plug-ins, encryption methods, or specialized scripts. Therefore, compatibility with every XP3 title cannot be guaranteed. Video playback may also vary depending on encoding settings, device model, and operating system version.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Aether at none against TinyZip's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. TinyZip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Aether sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TinyZip ships an update every 9 days, Aether weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TinyZip | Aether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 427 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | δΈ ζ¨ | η ε |
In-app purchases
TinyZip
- Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
- Quarterly Subscription$2.993 Months
- Annual Membership$5.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$7.99
Aether
- Buy the author a coffee$0.99
- Unlock Directory Restrictions$7.99







