Comparison

ZipNDrop vs Zipper

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

Head to head
About

ZipNDrop

Features
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ZipNDrop is the fastest way to share multiple photos and videos with nearby devices. Select any number of photos in your Photos app, tap Share, choose ZipNDrop โ€” and instantly create a single .zip file ready to send to nearby devices. WHY ZIPNDROP? Sharing hundreds of photos at once can be slow and messy. ZipNDrop bundles everything into one clean archive, so recipients get a single organized file instead of hundreds of separate items. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Open Photos and select your photos or videos 2. Tap the Share button 3. Choose ZipNDrop from the Share Sheet 4. Wait a moment while your archive is created 5. Share the .zip with nearby devices or any app FEATURES: โ€ข Fast compression optimized for photos and videos โ€ข Handles large batches without crashes โ€ข Preserve original formats (HEIC, RAW, PNG) โ€ข Optional JPEG conversion for compatibility โ€ข 100% on-device processing โ€” your data stays private โ€ข Automatic archive cleanup after sharing โ€ข Simple interface with progress tracking SUBSCRIPTION (ZIPNDROP PRO): ZipNDrop offers an optional auto-renewable subscription: โ€ข Title: ZipNDrop Pro โ€ข Length: Monthly and Annual โ€ข Price: $0.99 per month or $7.99 per year The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. FREE VERSION: โ€ข 3 free zip exports included โ€ข No account or signup required Perfect for photographers, travelers, and anyone who needs to share large batches of photos quickly. Privacy Policy: https://seedbit.app/zipndrop/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Zipper

Features
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Zipper is a native archive utility for iPhone and iPad. Compress files and folders, extract archives, and save the results through the system Files app. Create archives: โ€“ ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, and XZ โ€“ choose a compression level โ€“ protect ZIP and 7Z archives with a password โ€“ add multiple files or an entire folder Extract archives: โ€“ ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, and XZ โ€“ support for TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, and TAR.XZ โ€“ open password-protected archives โ€“ verify the integrity of extracted files โ€“ protection against unsafe archive paths Made for everyday use: โ€“ automatic compress-or-extract detection โ€“ a queue for multiple tasks โ€“ drag and drop on iPad โ€“ light and dark appearance โ€“ English and Russian interface โ€“ layouts for iPhone and iPad in portrait and landscape Archives are processed on your device. Your original files remain unchanged.

Screenshots

ZipNDrop4 screens
Zipper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZipNDrop at every 2 days against Zipper's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ZipNDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Zipper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZipNDrop ships an update every 2 days, Zipper every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
ZipNDrop versus Zipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipNDropZipper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr PongoAliaksei Bychkou

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZipNDrop

Subscriptions2
  • ZipNDrop Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ZipNDrop Pro Annual$6.991 Year
1 purchases

Zipper

One-time1
  • Zipper PRO$7.99

Questions

Is ZipNDrop free?
ZipNDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zipper free?
Zipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZipNDrop or Zipper have ads?
Neither ZipNDrop nor Zipper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZipNDrop or Zipper?
ZipNDrop ships an update every 2 days, and Zipper every 2 weeks. Most recently, ZipNDrop was updated on October 31, 2026 and Zipper on October 31, 2026.

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