ZipNDrop vs Zipper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ZipNDrop
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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: โข Fast compression optimized for photos and videos โข Handles large batches without crashes โข Preserve original formats (HEIC, RAW, PNG) โข Optional JPEG conversion for compatibility โข 100% on-device processing โ your data stays private โข Automatic archive cleanup after sharing โข Simple interface with progress tracking SUBSCRIPTION (ZIPNDROP PRO): ZipNDrop offers an optional auto-renewable subscription: โข Title: ZipNDrop Pro โข Length: Monthly and Annual โข 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: โข 3 free zip exports included โข 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/
Zipper
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
ZipNDrop ships an update every 2 days, Zipper every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | ZipNDrop | Zipper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Pongo | Aliaksei Bychkou |
In-app purchases
ZipNDrop
- ZipNDrop Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- ZipNDrop Pro Annual$6.991 Year
Zipper
- Zipper PRO$7.99









