Comparison

ZArchiver Pro+ vs Aether

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

Head to head
About

ZArchiver Pro+

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dZip is your all-in-one file extractor, compressor, and PDF toolkit for iPhone & iPad.
Open Zip, Rar, 7z, Tar archives, manage files, and handle powerful PDF operations—all in one app. -> Archive & File Features: • Extract any archive: Zip, Rar, 7z, Tar and more. • Compress files: Create Zip archives to save space or share easily. • File manager: Organize, move, rename, and delete files with ease. • Preview documents & media: Instantly view images, videos, PDFs, and Office files. • Face ID/Touch ID security: Protect private files & archives. -> PDF Tools Included: • Add Password to PDF → Secure your PDF with strong encryption. • Remove Password from PDF → Unlock protected PDFs quickly. • PDF to Image → Convert PDF pages into high-quality images. • Merge PDF → Combine multiple PDFs into a single file. • Image to PDF → Convert photos into a PDF document. • Image to Text (OCR) → Extract editable text from scanned images or PDFs. -> Why Choose dZip? dZip is more than just a file extractor. It’s a complete productivity tool that saves you time and keeps your documents safe. Whether you’re a student, professional, or casual user, dZip gives you everything you need in one app. -> Use Cases: • Open downloaded RAR, 7z, or ZIP archives. • Protect personal PDFs with passwords. • Merge PDFs for school or office projects. • Extract text from scanned documents instantly. • Convert images into shareable PDFs. Take full control of your files and documents—download dZip today and unlock all-in-one file management + PDF tools! Privacy Policy: https://vijayshiroya.blogspot.com/#privacy Terms of use: https://vijayshiroya.blogspot.com/#terms

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Aether

Features
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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: • External subtitles: SRT, VTT, ASS, and SSA • 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: • Change the playback speed • Drag the progress bar to jump to a specific position • Quickly seek forward or backward • 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: • MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio at 1920 × 1080 • MKV with 10-bit H.265 video and AAC audio at 1920 × 1080, including embedded ASS subtitles • 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 title’s 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.

Screenshots

ZArchiver Pro+4 screens
Aether4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aether at none against ZArchiver Pro+'s shown. Aether also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. ZArchiver Pro+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Aether sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZArchiver Pro+ ships an update every 9 months, Aether every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ZArchiver Pro+ versus Aether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZArchiver Pro+Aether
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB202 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVijay Shiroya煜 刘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZArchiver Pro+

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Aether

One-time2
  • Buy the author a coffee$0.99
  • Unlock Directory Restrictions$7.99

Questions

Is ZArchiver Pro+ free?
ZArchiver Pro+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aether free?
Aether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZArchiver Pro+ or Aether have ads?
ZArchiver Pro+ shows ads; Aether does not.
Which is updated more often, ZArchiver Pro+ or Aether?
ZArchiver Pro+ ships an update every 9 months, and Aether every 6 days. Most recently, ZArchiver Pro+ was updated on September 17, 2026 and Aether on September 14, 2026.

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