Pico Zip vs FlyArchive

Zip, unpack and find files without uploading them. Pico Zip is a simple archive tool for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Archive processing runs on your device, with no app account, ads or analytics. FREE EVERYDAY TOOLS • Create ZIP, 7z, TAR, TAR.GZ and TAR.BZ2 archives from files and folders. • Protect ZIP archives with an AES-256 password. • Extract ZIP, 7z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2 and single-file GZIP archives. • Open and extract single-volume RAR / RAR5 archives, including password-protected archives when you know the password. RAR creation and multipart RAR are not supported. • Browse archive contents, search filenames and extract only the files you select. • Preview supported extracted files, then save or share your results. • Keep existing outputs: conflicting names are numbered rather than silently overwritten. OPTIONAL ONE-TIME SUPPORT If Pico Zip is useful to you, Support Pico Zip is an optional non-consumable purchase. It supports continued development and adds: • A queue for unpacking multiple archives. • One archive per input file or project folder. • Reusable format and filename-prefix presets. There is no subscription. Basic compression, password-protected ZIP creation, extraction and archive browsing remain free. Restore purchases is available in the support screen. YOUR FILES STAY LOCAL Archive creation, extraction and password handling run on your device. Pico Zip does not upload your files or passwords to a developer server or include tracking SDKs. Working copies remain in the app until removed. Purchasing and restoring use Apple's services; cloud file providers, destinations you choose and system backups may transfer files according to your settings. Requires iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 or macOS 12 or later.

FlyArchive is a native archive utility designed for iPhone and iPad, making it easy to browse, extract, and create archives securely and efficiently. View files and folders inside an archive without extracting everything first. FlyArchive opens archives directly from the Files app, external storage, and other document providers while keeping the original archive in place. Key Features: • Browse ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR, and many other common archive formats • Preview files inside archives with Quick Look • Extract an entire archive or selected files and folders • Create ZIP, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, and TAR.ZST archives • Add password protection to ZIP and 7Z archives • Open and extract password-protected archives • Search, sort, and inspect file details such as size, type, and modification date • Test archive integrity to identify damaged or unreadable files • Track progress, resolve conflicts, and cancel operations from the Activity center • Save or send newly created archives using the system share sheet Designed for Apple Devices: FlyArchive integrates naturally with iOS and iPadOS. Open archives from the Files app, find recently opened archives with Spotlight, or use Shortcuts, Siri, and the Action Button to start the Open Archive workflow. On iPad, FlyArchive provides a multi-column interface, multiwindow support, and hardware keyboard shortcuts for an efficient desktop-style workflow. Security and Privacy: Before extraction, FlyArchive checks for unsafe paths and blocks directory traversal, absolute paths, and other entries that could write outside the selected destination. Archive processing happens locally on your device. FlyArchive does not track you or collect or upload your files or archive contents. Recent archive records, search indexes, and activity status remain on your device. Whether you need to inspect a downloaded archive, extract a few selected files, or create a secure archive on the go, FlyArchive provides a powerful workflow that feels at home on iPhone and iPad.