Archivr vs ZIP ONE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Archivr
Securely pack, unpack, and password-protect your files locally on your device. Supports various archive formats including ZIP, 7z, and RAR, with strong AES-256 encryption. Your data stays private, never uploaded to the cloud.
- Create ZIP, 7z, TAR, TAR.GZ archives
- Extract ZIP, 7z, TAR, TAR.GZ, RAR
- AES-256 password protection
- Local-first operation, no cloud uploads
- Supports RAR4 & RAR5
- Intuitive user interface
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Pack, unpack and protect your archives with Archivr. File compression, extraction and archive password operations run on your device. • Create and extract ZIP, 7z, TAR and TAR.GZ archives. • Open and extract RAR4 and RAR5 archives. RAR is read-only. • Create AES-256 encrypted ZIP and 7z files in Pack. Remove protection from supported ZIP and 7z files with the current password. TAR and TAR.GZ do not support passwords. • Remove a password from supported PDF documents with the current password. • Choose files and save or share the results using system tools. If you choose a cloud destination or another app, that service handles the files you send. • Review up to 50 recent operations in History. History stores metadata, not archive passwords or file contents. • Use light or dark appearance. No Archivr account or login is required. The free version shows Unity Ads and Premium removes them. Crash diagnostics through Sentry, announcements through Cloudflare and optional email support run in every version, Premium included, and can process data over the network. Ad personalization depends on your consent. See the privacy policy for data categories, purposes and choices. Optional Premium removes ads: a lifetime purchase removes them permanently, and an annual subscription removes them while active. Prices and renewal details appear before purchase. An optional tip supports development without unlocking features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ZIP ONE
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ZIP ONE is a utility app that lets you compress files and photos into ZIP archives easily and securely. It supports standard ZIP as well as AES‑256 encrypted ZIPs, making it reliable for both business and personal use. ● Create ZIPs from photos (HEIC → JPG auto conversion) Simply select your photos to convert and compress them. Image format conversion is handled automatically. ● Automatically remove personal information from photos EXIF data such as location and capture time is removed to help you share images safely. ● Enhanced password management Supports password generation, history, visibility toggle, and copy. You can quickly create strong passwords and review your latest three entries. Free users can view their latest three passwords, while Pro users can access unlimited history, including entries created in the free version. iCloud Keychain support keeps your password history synced securely across devices. ● Even more powerful with Pro Enjoy an ad‑free experience with no usage limits, making ZIP ONE a fully capable tool for work. Pro also enables biometric protection for your password history, providing safer and more convenient password management without needing to remember past passwords. Try the simple and easy‑to‑use ZIP ONE today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ZIP ONE at none against Archivr's shown. Archivr's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Archivr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and ZIP ONE sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Archivr ships an update every 3 days, ZIP ONE weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Archivr | ZIP ONE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Maciej Sieminski | Atsushi Takagaki |
In-app purchases
Archivr
- Archivr Premium Annual$8.991 Year
- Tip the developer$0.99
- Archivr Lifetime$17.99
ZIP ONE
- Usage Pack 10$0.49
- ZIP ONE Pro$2.99







