Comparison

SharkZip vs Kode

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

Head to head
About

SharkZip

Features
Currently charting
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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 – Protect ZIP files with a password Zip Folders & Files – Compress entire folders or individual files Manage Your Archives – View, share, and organize all your zipped files Quick Preview – Preview zip files instantly Share Anywhere – Send protected files via email, Messages, AirDrop, or cloud services Fast Compression – Create zips quickly with real-time progress tracking Privacy First – 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

Kode

Features
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Kode shows the 6-digit login codes for two-factor login on services that ask you to use an β€œauthenticator app”. Free. No ads. No subscription and no account. SCAN AND YOU'RE SET β€’ Scan the QR code the website shows – or pick a screenshot of it β€’ Type in the key yourself if you can't scan β€’ Tap a code to copy it – and paste it on your Mac with Universal Clipboard β€’ The iPhone clipboard is cleared after 60 seconds CLEAR AND CALM β€’ Big, clear digits and a countdown ring β€’ Search, drag to reorder, and pin the ones you use most SECURE β€’ Secret keys are stored only in the iPhone's Keychain – never in a database or on a server β€’ Locked with Face ID, and codes are hidden in the app switcher β€’ No network calls, no tracking, no account COMES WITH YOU β€’ iCloud Keychain takes your codes to a new iPhone (you can turn it off) β€’ Import all accounts at once from Google Authenticator, 2FAS, Aegis or 1Password β€’ Encrypted, password-protected backup file in an open, documented format – so you're never locked in In English, Danish, Japanese, German, French, Spanish and Korean. FREE. JUST ENJOY IT. The whole app is free, with every feature, no ads and no subscription. If you're doing alright, you can become a supporter inside the app and get the show-off icons: extra app icons and a silly little game. Nothing gets locked, and freeloaders are still very welcome.

Screenshots

SharkZip4 screens
Kode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kode at Free against SharkZip's $1.99. Kode also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). SharkZip's advantage is chart position (#151 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Kode 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, Kode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 4 level
SharkZip versus Kode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharkZipKode
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rank#151 β€” betterβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDinesh GurungCommanigy

In-app purchases

None

SharkZip

No in-app purchases

None

Kode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SharkZip free?
SharkZip costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kode free?
Kode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SharkZip or Kode have ads?
Neither SharkZip nor Kode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SharkZip or Kode?
SharkZip ships an update every 5 days, and Kode every 2 days. Most recently, SharkZip was updated on October 1, 2026 and Kode on October 15, 2026.

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