Lump vs PureZip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lump
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Display the contents of (almost) any file in hexadecimal and ASCII or UTF-8. Useful for programmers, experimenters, and explorers. Handles huge files easily.
PureZip
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PureZip is a simple and focused ZIP utility for iPhone. Import files, browse your documents, create ZIP archives, extract existing archives, and preview archive contents before opening them. Whether you need to compress documents, inspect a ZIP file, extract shared files, or quickly preview supported file types, PureZip keeps the workflow clear and lightweight. Key features: - Create ZIP archives from selected files and folders - Extract ZIP files directly on your iPhone - Preview ZIP contents before extracting - Open supported files with built-in Quick Look preview - Import files from the Files app or other apps - Share files and archives easily - Rename, delete, browse, and organize local documents - Safer archive handling for suspicious paths and invalid ZIP files PureZip is designed to be practical, fast, and easy to use without unnecessary clutter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lump at every 3 weeks against PureZip's every 3 months. Lump also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lump ships an update every 3 weeks, PureZip every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lump | PureZip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Rifkind | KAYZER ELEKTRONIK TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
Lump
No in-app purchases
PureZip
No in-app purchases
