SharkZip vs Kode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 β Protect ZIP files with a password Zip Folders & Files β Compress entire folders or individual files Manage Your Archives β View, share, and organize all your zipped files Quick Preview β Preview zip files instantly Share Anywhere β Send protected files via email, Messages, AirDrop, or cloud services Fast Compression β Create zips quickly with real-time progress tracking Privacy First β 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.
Kode
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Kode shows the 6-digit login codes for two-factor login on services that ask you to use an βauthenticator appβ. Free. No ads. No subscription and no account. SCAN AND YOU'RE SET β’ Scan the QR code the website shows β or pick a screenshot of it β’ Type in the key yourself if you can't scan β’ Tap a code to copy it β 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 β 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 β 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.
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Verdict
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
Kode 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, Kode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SharkZip | Kode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Best chart rank | #151 β better | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dinesh Gurung | Commanigy |
In-app purchases
SharkZip
No in-app purchases
Kode
No in-app purchases









