Comparison

ZeroZip vs Brutal Time

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

Head to head
About

ZeroZip

Features
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ZeroZip is a fast, efficient, and secure file-processing tool designed for seamless compression, archiving, encryption, and EXIF privacy cleaning. Built with a native iOS 26 fluid glass interface, the app delivers a light, intuitive experience that lets you handle even the most complex file-management tasks in just a few steps. ZeroZip uses an advanced compression engine to significantly reduce file size while preserving visual quality. Multiple compression presetsβ€”such as High Quality, Balanced, and Size Priorityβ€”allow you to choose the best option for your needs. You can also select from various resolution presets (Original, 4096, 2048, 1024, etc.) to balance clarity and output size. Combine multiple photos or files into a single archive with one tap, with optional encryption support. Zip0 supports ZIP, TAR, TAR.GZ, and TAR.BZ2 formats, making it suitable for different workflows and platforms. Sharing via email, cloud storage, or messaging apps becomes faster and more efficient. Protect your privacy by removing sensitive EXIF metadata such as location, timestamp, and camera information from photos. This ensures safe sharing on social networks or with others without exposing personal data. Save processed files to the default output directory or choose a custom path. The built-in smart naming system automatically appends a sequence number to avoid overwriting when files share the same name. ZeroZip follows the latest iOS 26 design guidelines with a transparent, lightweight, and fluid interface. Minimalistic interaction logic makes it easy for anyone to use, with smooth transitions and a consistent experience across all iPhone and iPad models. By using ZeroZip, you agree to comply with Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Brutal Time

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Brutal Time turns your iPhone into a brutalist desk clock. Put it on a charger and it fills the screen, edge to edge, with nothing but type. It tells time without decoration, distraction, or gimmicks. ON THE CHARGER StandBy widgets for every clock face, and widgets for the Home Screen. A full-screen, StandBy-style display for the app itself, with the status bar hidden so the clock owns the whole screen. Add a Shortcut and it opens by itself the moment you plug in. Always-On keeps it lit while charging and dims it after a few seconds, then lets the phone sleep again as soon as you unplug. FOUR TYPOGRAPHIC FACES Four distinct designs, each built on a different typographic system: digits locked to a ruled grid, editorial Swiss with a red accent, oversized poster glyphs cropped by the frame, and mono type over a dot-indexed field. Each reads as words or numerals, in dark or light, portrait or landscape. UNLOCK AMBIENT MOTION WITH THE FULL EDITION Each face can come alive. Continuous, ambient motion runs through the type β€” letters that breathe, sway, and resolve on their own unhurried rhythm, with several motions for every face. Calm and deliberate, never a screensaver. Ambient Motion is the only paid feature, and the Full Edition is a one-time purchase β€” buy it once, keep it forever. Everything else is free: every clock face, every typeface, every widget, the full-screen display and Always-On. Also included: - Three typefaces per face - Custom accent colors - Home Screen and StandBy widgets - No subscription. No ads. Ever. Brutal Time is shaped by brutalist design principles: visible structure, a restrained palette, and the removal of unnecessary ornament. Time is shown as type, grid, and rhythm β€” clear, functional, and deliberate.

Screenshots

ZeroZip4 screens
Brutal Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brutal Time at every 10 days against ZeroZip's every 2 months. ZeroZip's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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. ZeroZip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brutal Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZeroZip ships an update every 2 months, Brutal Time every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ZeroZip versus Brutal Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeroZipBrutal Time
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergenghong XieForager Lab LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZeroZip

One-time1
  • Ad-Free$1.99
1 purchases

Brutal Time

One-time1
  • Full Edition$4.99

Questions

Is ZeroZip free?
ZeroZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brutal Time free?
Brutal Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZeroZip or Brutal Time have ads?
Neither ZeroZip nor Brutal Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZeroZip or Brutal Time?
ZeroZip ships an update every 2 months, and Brutal Time every 10 days. Most recently, ZeroZip was updated on September 25, 2026 and Brutal Time on October 11, 2026.

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