SharkZip vs File
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SharkZip
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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.
File
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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.
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Verdict
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
File is free to download; SharkZip costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SharkZip ships an update every 5 days, File fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SharkZip | File |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dinesh Gurung | Sheeba Paul T |
In-app purchases
SharkZip
No in-app purchases
File
No in-app purchases








