Comparison

GlassFiles vs QRveil

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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.

About

QRveil

Features
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QRveil shows you what a QR code really contains before you act on it. Paste the text from a code, or pick a photo or screenshot that contains a QR code, and QRveil lays the payload out in plain view. Nothing opens automatically. WHAT QRVEIL RECOGNIZES - Web addresses: shows the domain the link points to - Wi-Fi network codes: shows the network name and flags hidden networks - Email codes (mailto and MATMSG): shows the address - Phone number codes (tel) - Calendar event codes (VEVENT): shows the event title - Anything else is shown as plain text The complete raw contents are always shown too, so you can read every character yourself. SAFETY CHECK FOR LINKS For web addresses, QRveil looks for common warning signs: - Unencrypted HTTP instead of HTTPS - Punycode (xn--) domains, which can imitate familiar names - Internationalized (non-ASCII) domain names - A user name or password embedded in the link - A missing domain - Tracking parameters: utm_ tags, fbclid, gclid, igshid and si When tracking parameters are present, QRveil prepares a copy of the link without them. You can share that inspected link, or open it in your browser, only when you choose to. HOW IT WORKS 1. Paste or type the QR contents and tap Inspect text, or tap Read QR from photo and choose an image from your library. 2. Review the payload type, the destination, the raw text and the safety check. 3. Share or open the inspected link only if you decide to. PRIVACY QRveil reads codes entirely on your device. It never contacts the link it inspects, and photos you pick are used only to read the code; they are not stored. No account, no ads, no analytics and no developer server. GOOD TO KNOW QRveil reads QR codes from saved photos and screenshots; it does not use the live camera and does not read other barcode types. It does not keep a history of inspected codes. The safety check looks for common warning signs; it cannot prove that a destination is safe, so a link without warnings can still be harmful.

Screenshots

GlassFiles4 screens
QRveil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GlassFiles at Free against QRveil's $1.99. GlassFiles also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). QRveil's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GlassFiles is free to download; QRveil costs $1.99 up front. GlassFiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRveil asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlassFiles ships an update every 2 days, QRveil every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
GlassFiles versus QRveil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassFilesQRveil
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent GaleanoRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlassFiles

One-time1
  • GlassFiles Pro$9.99
None

QRveil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlassFiles free?
GlassFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRveil free?
QRveil costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GlassFiles or QRveil have ads?
Neither GlassFiles nor QRveil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlassFiles or QRveil?
GlassFiles ships an update every 2 days, and QRveil every 2 months. Most recently, GlassFiles was updated on October 31, 2026 and QRveil on November 6, 2026.

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