Comparison

LZFSE Archiver vs DropReference

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

Head to head
About

LZFSE Archiver

Features
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Compress and decompress .lzfse files with a focused, native utility for iPhone and Mac. LZFSE Archiver uses Apple’s lossless LZFSE algorithm for fast, energy-efficient file processing. • Compress one file or batch-process several files at once • Expand .lzfse files to a matching filename without the .lzfse extension • Open files from Files on iPhone, or drag and drop them on Mac • Follow progress, cancel, retry, share results, or reveal them in Finder • Work entirely on device with no account, ads, analytics, tracking, uploads, or subscription Each selected file is compressed independently, and existing files are never overwritten. LZFSE Archiver works with raw LZFSE streams. It does not create or open ZIP, RAR, or 7z archives.

About

DropReference

This app helps gamers build their ideal PC without overspending or extensive research. It offers guided, expert, and community-driven build options, price comparisons, and FPS estimates for popular games.

Highlights
  • Guided PC configuration
  • Expert part selection with filters
  • Community-assisted builds
  • Merchant price comparison
  • Price history and drop alerts
  • Estimated FPS for 148 games
  • GPU performance comparison
Features
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You want a PC that actually runs your games — without overpaying, and without three nights of YouTube tutorials. DropReference is the gamer PC builder in your pocket. We guide you at your level, compare merchant prices, estimate your FPS, and a community has your back if you get stuck. THREE WAYS TO BUILD • Guided: budget, games, resolution — we suggest a coherent config • Expert: every part from the catalog, with compatibility filters • Community: describe what you need, players craft the build for you BUY AT THE RIGHT PRICE • Compare GPUs, CPUs, RAM, SSDs and more across sellers • Price history so you stop overpaying • Alerts the moment a price drops at your merchants KNOW THE FPS BEFORE YOU BUY • Estimates on 148 games • 1080p, 1440p or 4K • GPU face-off (price, performance, popularity) A COMMUNITY THAT ACTUALLY PLAYS • Thousands of help requests already solved • Shared builds and setups for inspiration • Ask a question, get real answers Free. Support: contact@dropreference.com https://dropreference.com

Screenshots

LZFSE Archiver4 screens
DropReference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DropReference at daily against LZFSE Archiver's every 6 weeks. DropReference also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LZFSE Archiver ships an update every 6 weeks, DropReference daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LZFSE Archiver versus DropReference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLZFSE ArchiverDropReference
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlavio Lorenzo ThomiDropReference

In-app purchases

None

LZFSE Archiver

No in-app purchases

None

DropReference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LZFSE Archiver free?
LZFSE Archiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DropReference free?
DropReference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LZFSE Archiver or DropReference have ads?
Neither LZFSE Archiver nor DropReference shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LZFSE Archiver or DropReference?
LZFSE Archiver ships an update every 6 weeks, and DropReference daily. Most recently, LZFSE Archiver was updated on October 31, 2026 and DropReference on October 31, 2026.

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