Comparison

VBCC vs Unzip Files

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

Head to head
About

VBCC

Transform your iPhone into a voice input peripheral and shortcut dashboard for your Mac. Instantly transcribe speech, send custom texts, and execute complex shortcut combinations directly to your Mac's active window.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice transcription to Mac
  • Customizable macro keypad
  • One-tap sending of text snippets
  • Zero-latency local network connection
  • System-native and cloud ASR support
  • iCloud cross-device sync
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful input controller for your Mac. VBCC brings voice dictation, a remote keyboard, custom shortcuts, and a trackpad together in one app. Whether you're working with AI coding agents, writing documents, or navigating your Mac, VBCC helps you stay in your flow. VOICE INPUT — SPEAK AND SEND Dictate on your iPhone and send recognized text directly to the active input field on your Mac. Use Apple's built-in speech recognition or configure Doubao ASR. Choose your recognition language and audio input device. REMOTE KEYBOARD — CONTROLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Send navigation and editing keys from your iPhone, including modifier key combinations. With Pro, save frequently used text, prompts, and key combinations as customizable shortcut buttons. Integrate them with Apple Shortcuts and the Action Button on supported iPhones. REMOTE TRACKPAD — PRO Control your Mac's cursor directly from your iPhone: • One-finger cursor movement • Tap to click and double-tap to double-click • Long-press and drag • Two-finger tap for right-click • Two-finger horizontal and vertical scrolling with momentum • Adjustable cursor and scrolling sensitivity THREE HOME LAYOUTS Switch between the Messages layout for dictation and history, the Shortcuts layout for quick actions, and the Trackpad layout for pointer control. Shortcuts and Trackpad layouts require Pro. MESSAGES AND DEVELOPER TOOLS Keep your message history locally, with copy, resend, and Markdown preview support. You can even dictate and save messages while disconnected, then manually resend them when your Mac reconnects. Pro also includes: • Custom speech vocabulary and hotwords • iCloud sync for messages, shortcuts, and settings • Notifications from Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor via Mac Hooks On your Mac, you can optionally configure Ollama or Doubao for text refinement. Model services are configured separately and are not included with VBCC. PRIVATE, SIMPLE, AND DIRECT Connect your iPhone and Mac over a local network or supported P2P/AWDL connection. No VBCC account required. Basic dictation, remote keys, and message history are free. Pro is available as a one-time purchase. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 26 or later • VBCC Mac companion app, macOS 13 or later • Local Network permission on iPhone • Accessibility permission on Mac • Trackpad requires Pro and VBCC Mac 2.0 or later Download the Mac app and explore the setup guide: https://imyiangyang.top/app/vbcc/

About

Unzip Files

Easily extract and compress various archive formats like ZIP, RAR, and 7z directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a built-in file manager, PDF tools, and media conversion capabilities, all while keeping your data secure on-device.

Highlights
  • Extract ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ
  • Compress files into ZIP with password protection
  • Preview files within archives
  • Built-in file manager
  • Convert images/text to PDF
  • Compress/convert media files
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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ZIP, RAR, and 7z attachments from email, cloud drives, or chat apps open straight on your iPhone or iPad. Unzip supports ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, and XZ—browse folders, preview files, extract what you need, zip items back up, and manage everything in one place. Extract and compress Open archives from the Files app, AirDrop, or any share sheet. Pick files or folders to extract, or pack selections into ZIP with optional AES password protection. Encrypted archives ask for a password (some encrypted 7z variants are not supported yet). Browse without extracting Preview photos and documents inside an archive before unpacking. Extract only the files you need and save time and storage. File manager built in Move, copy, rename, favorite, and sort. Preview photos, videos, audio, and documents. Edit plain text, read TXT or EPUB books, and play media without leaving the app. Transfer files your way Send large files with QR codes, nearby Bluetooth, or AirDrop. Optional Face ID app lock adds another layer for sensitive folders. PDF and media tools Turn images or text into PDF, merge or compress PDFs, add watermarks and signatures. On-device OCR keeps recognition local. Compress or convert photos, videos, and audio to save space. Apple Watch companion Check compress and extract progress and recent history on your watch. Tap to open the file on your iPhone. No account required. Your files stay in the on-device sandbox, protected by iOS encryption. Uninstalling the app removes local data. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VBCC4 screens
Unzip Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unzip Files at none against VBCC's 1. Unzip Files also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VBCC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unzip Files asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VBCC against 5.0 for Unzip Files. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VBCC ships an update monthly, Unzip Files every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VBCC versus Unzip Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBCCUnzip Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer洋 刘伟祥 陈

Customer experience

VBCC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Unzip Files

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VBCC

One-time1
  • VBCC Pro$1.99
None

Unzip Files

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VBCC free?
VBCC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unzip Files free?
Unzip Files is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VBCC or Unzip Files?
VBCC and Unzip Files are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do VBCC or Unzip Files have ads?
Neither VBCC nor Unzip Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VBCC or Unzip Files?
VBCC ships an update monthly, and Unzip Files every 3 weeks. Most recently, VBCC was updated on October 31, 2026 and Unzip Files on October 31, 2026.

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