Comparison

NC File Manager vs Archive Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

NC File Manager

Manage your files and documents on iPad and iPhone. Import, scan, organize, and export with full control. This app offers local processing with no tracking or ads.

Highlights
  • Import from Mail and Files
  • Access local and iCloud files
  • Create and manage folders
  • Built-in file search
  • ZIP compression (in-app purchase)
  • Video, photo, and PDF compression
  • Export and share files (in-app purchase)
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NC File Manager is a file and document manager for iPad and iPhone. Import, scan, search, organize and export your files with full control. Import & Access • Import documents from Mail and Files • Import photos and videos from the Photos app • Scan documents to PDF • Access files stored locally and in iCloud • iTunes file sharing support • Direct NCM-to-NCM transfer via AirDrop File Management • Create and manage folders • Organize documents efficiently • Move, rename and delete files • View files, photos and videos • Built-in search for files and documents • Clear storage overview PDF Tools • View PDF documents • Open and view a second PDF alongside the first • Switch between horizontal and vertical PDF views • Rotate entire PDF documents or individual PDF pages • Split PDF documents before or after the current page • Cover selected areas in a PDF • Annotate PDFs with pen, highlighter and eraser tools • Choose from multiple colors and pen thicknesses • Edit and fill out PDF forms • Compress PDF files • Save edited PDFs as new files Compression & Merge • Extract standard ZIP archives • Compress videos, photos and PDF files • Merge videos and PDF documents Premium Features only Try all the Premium Features listed below during the free test phase. After the test phase, an In-App Purchase or subscription is required to continue using these features. • Export and share files • Transfer files directly from NCM to NCM • Create ZIP archives • Create password-protected ZIP archives • Extract password-protected ZIP archives • Extract RAR archives • Extract password-protected RAR archives Privacy First NC File Manager works locally on your device. No account required. No tracking. No ads. Designed for users who want full control over their files and documents on iPad and iPhone. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Archive Toolkit

Manage and process archive files on your iPhone or iPad. Import, extract, create, and repair various archive formats with a local-first approach. Offers advanced tools for file integrity verification and splitting large archives.

Highlights
  • Local file library management
  • Create ZIP and TAR archives
  • Browse archive contents before extraction
  • Extract common archive formats
  • Verify archive integrity
  • Repair damaged archives
  • Split large archives
Features
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Archive Toolkit is your archive workspace for iPhone and iPad. Import files into a local library, browse archive contents before extraction, create ZIP and TAR archives, extract common formats, verify integrity, compare versions, split large files, and share everything from one place. Designed for people who need more than a basic unzip app, Archive Toolkit helps you manage archives with guided workflows and a clean local-first experience. Key features: • Local file library with folders, recents, favorites, and trash • Create ZIP and TAR archives, plus supported single-file compression formats • Browse archive contents before extracting • Extract common archive formats into your library • Verify archive integrity for supported formats • Repair damaged ZIP and TAR archives • Compare archives and search inside supported archives • Compute checksums and validate file integrity • Split large archives for email, messaging, and upload limits • Use templates, batch tools, duplicate cleanup, and file info workflows • Keep core archive work on device with no required account Terms & Privacy: Terms of Service: https://holding.vc/Apps-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://holding.vc/Apps-privacy-policy

Screenshots

NC File Manager4 screens
Archive Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NC File Manager at every 2 weeks against Archive Toolkit's monthly. Archive Toolkit's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NC File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Archive Toolkit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NC File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, Archive Toolkit monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NC File Manager versus Archive Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNC File ManagerArchive Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin NeiferYaser Ali

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NC File Manager

One-time1
  • Unlock Export & ZIP$1.99
3 purchases

Archive Toolkit

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is NC File Manager free?
NC File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Archive Toolkit free?
Archive Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NC File Manager or Archive Toolkit have ads?
Neither NC File Manager nor Archive Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NC File Manager or Archive Toolkit?
NC File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Archive Toolkit monthly. Most recently, NC File Manager was updated on October 28, 2026 and Archive Toolkit on October 28, 2026.

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