GlassFiles vs Calver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GlassFiles
This utility app efficiently handles multiple archive formats, offering fast extraction and preview capabilities. It features a modern glass interface and prioritizes security with path traversal protection. An optional one-time purchase unlocks advanced features like batch processing and background support.
- Supports 7 archive formats (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR)
- Handles multi-part RAR archives
- Intelligent format detection
- Streaming extraction
- In-app archive preview
- Path traversal protection
- Batch extraction (Pro)
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GlassFiles is a fast, clean, and powerful archive app designed for iPhone. Open and extract 7 archive formats — ZIP, RAR v4/v5, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, and TAR.XZ — with a modern, handcrafted glass interface. WHAT MAKES GLASSFILES DIFFERENT: 7 Archive Formats — More than any comparable iOS archive app Multi-Part RAR Support — Automatically detects and resolves .r00, .r01, .part1.rar split archives Intelligent Format Detection — Reads binary magic bytes instead of relying on file extensions Streaming Extraction — Processes archives without loading them entirely into memory In-App Archive Preview — Browse archive contents before extracting Security-First — Path traversal protection on every extraction Glass Design System — Frosted surfaces, spring animations, and haptic feedback PRO UNLOCK: A one-time purchase enables batch extraction, background processing, and unlimited archive support. No account required. No ads. No tracking.
Calver
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Calver is a file manager built for archives on iPhone. • Open and extract ZIP, 7z, RAR, tar, gzip, bzip2, xz, CBZ, CBR, and JAR • Compress folders, files,and more • Import from Files, Share sheet, web links, or Mac • Send and receive files to another iPhone on the same Wi-Fi • Browse folders, preview media, edit text files
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GlassFiles at none against Calver's shown. GlassFiles also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. GlassFiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calver sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GlassFiles ships an update every 2 days, Calver every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GlassFiles | Calver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vincent Galeano | Dylan Mathurin |
In-app purchases
GlassFiles
- GlassFiles Pro$9.99
Calver
- Donate 1$$0.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
