OpenAnyFile 2 vs DX.ZIP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
OpenAnyFile 2
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Open and preview the raw content of any file instantly, even files the operating system can't open on its own. Before you open a suspicious email or file, you can safely look inside it with Open Any File. You can do it in three ways: ā Tap the large button and choose any file from the document picker. ā” In another app, tap Share, then select Open Any File from the Share Sheet to preview the selected file here. ⢠Drag a file from the Files app, Mail, or another app and drop it onto the large button. The app preview video shows how it works: an email is dragged straight from Mail and dropped onto the large button, and its raw content opens right away. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://falkowski.pm/openanyfile/en/privacy.html
DX.ZIP
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DX.ZIP is a lightweight, native ZIP viewer for iPhone and iPad. Receive an archive, browse its contents, preview files and export exactly what you need. HOW IT WORKS ⢠Send a ZIP file to DX.ZIP from the share sheet ā e.g. from Mail, Messages, Safari or the Files app ⢠Browse the folder tree: folders first, with file sizes, and without the clutter of "__MACOSX" entries ⢠Tap a file to preview it with QuickLook (any format iOS supports, such as PDF, images, text and Office documents) ⢠Export single files or everything to the Files app THOUGHTFUL & SECURE ⢠Works completely offline ā your files never leave your device ⢠No ads, no tracking, no analytics ā App Privacy: "Data Not Collected" ⢠Correctly displays accented and special characters in file names from Windows ZIPs ⢠Protects against malicious archives (Zip Slip path attacks) ⢠Native SwiftUI app for iPhone and iPad, available in English, German and Spanish FREE ⢠View the folder structure of any ZIP ⢠Preview and export unencrypted files up to 10 MB DX.ZIP PRO ā ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION ⢠Preview and export files larger than 10 MB ⢠Open password-protected (encrypted) files ⢠Buy once, keep it forever; restore your purchase at any time Note: The 10 MB limit applies per file (compressed size inside the archive). DX.ZIP is a viewer ā it does not create ZIP archives and does not open other formats such as RAR or 7z. DX.ZIP is made by Developer-Experts (Olaf Monien).
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Verdict
OpenAnyFile 2 and DX.ZIP are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. OpenAnyFile 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DX.ZIP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | OpenAnyFile 2 | DX.ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Konrad Falkowski | Developer Experts, LLC |
In-app purchases
OpenAnyFile 2
- Small coffee$1.99
- Large coffee$2.99
DX.ZIP
- DX.ZIP Pro$0.99









