Comparison

SharkZip vs File

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

Head to head
About

SharkZip

Features
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Protect your files with password-encrypted ZIP compression. SharkZip makes it easy to secure your important files and folders with password protection. Create encrypted ZIP archives in seconds, right from your iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES Password Protection โ€“ Protect ZIP files with a password Zip Folders & Files โ€“ Compress entire folders or individual files Manage Your Archives โ€“ View, share, and organize all your zipped files Quick Preview โ€“ Preview zip files instantly Share Anywhere โ€“ Send protected files via email, Messages, AirDrop, or cloud services Fast Compression โ€“ Create zips quickly with real-time progress tracking Privacy First โ€“ All files stay on your device, no cloud uploads HOW IT WORKS 1. Select a file or folder from your device 2. Set a password to protect your archive 3. Create your encrypted ZIP file 4. Share or store your protected archive PERFECT FOR - Protecting sensitive documents - Sharing confidential files securely - Compressing large folders for storage - Sending password-protected files to colleagues - Organizing files for archival SECURITY & PRIVACY All compression happens locally on your device. Your files never leave your phone unless you choose to share them.

About

File

Features
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File QuickFolders is a simple and private file organizer designed for iOS. Create folders instantly and store images, PDFs, and scanned documents securely โ€” all without accounts, tracking, or ads.

Screenshots

SharkZip4 screens
File3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: File at Free against SharkZip's $1.99. SharkZip's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

File is free to download; SharkZip costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SharkZip ships an update every 5 days, File fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SharkZip versus File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharkZipFile
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDinesh GurungSheeba Paul T

In-app purchases

None

SharkZip

No in-app purchases

None

File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SharkZip free?
SharkZip costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is File free?
File is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SharkZip or File have ads?
Neither SharkZip nor File shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SharkZip or File?
SharkZip ships an update every 5 days, and File fortnightly. Most recently, SharkZip was updated on November 1, 2026 and File on October 28, 2026.

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