Pico Zip vs Zip File
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pico Zip
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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.
Zip File
Easily extract and create various archive formats, preview over 200 file types, and compress media. This minimalist app offers robust file management tools directly on your iPhone.
- Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, and more
- Create password-protected archives
- Preview 200+ file formats
- Compress photos, videos, and GIFs
- Import from iCloud Drive and Files
- Organize and manage files locally
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Unzip archives, preview files, and compress photos and videos on your iPhone. Zip File brings everyday file tools together in a minimalist app under 10 MB. - OPEN AND CREATE ARCHIVES Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, ZIPX, TAR and more, with support for TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.ZST, GZIP, BZ2, XZ, ZST, CAB and ISO (ISO9660). Create ZIP, 7Z, ZIPX and other supported archives from your files and folders. Add password protection to ZIP, 7Z and ZIPX archives when you need it. - PREVIEW 200+ FILE FORMATS Read Word documents (DOCX), browse Excel spreadsheets (XLS, XLSX) and view PowerPoint slides (PPTX) directly in Zip File. You can also read EPUB ebooks, explore classic XMind mind maps and view OpenDocument spreadsheets (ODS)—plus preview design files such as PSD and professional CAD files such as DWG. - MAKE MEDIA EASIER TO SHARE Reduce the size of photos, videos, animated GIFs, Live Photos and audio. Optimize PDFs and choose compression settings that suit your needs. Results are saved as new files, so your originals stay intact. - IMPORT AND STAY ORGANIZED Import from Files, iCloud Drive, Photos and other apps. Transfer files from a computer over the same Wi-Fi network, or download files from a link. Create folders, search, sort, rename, copy, move and share. Select multiple files for batch actions and find your recent activity in one place. - PROCESS FILES ON YOUR IPHONE Archive creation, extraction and media compression run locally on your device. Some preview formats require a component download the first time you use them. Terms of Use:https://www.termsfeed.com/live/07a1f077-a218-49c3-8c68-f231ab4bb1ac Privacy Policy:https://www.termsfeed.com/live/91b3e2fe-56f2-4970-a6c1-4094f70604fb
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zip File at none against Pico Zip's 1. Zip File also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Pico Zip's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Pico Zip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zip File asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pico Zip ships an update every 3 months, Zip File monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Pico Zip | Zip File |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Private Intelligence Inc. | 大靖 刘 |
In-app purchases
Pico Zip
- Support Pico Zip$4.99
Zip File
No in-app purchases








