Comparison

ZIP ONE vs Zipper

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

Head to head
About

ZIP ONE

Features
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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 β†’ 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.

About

Zipper

Features
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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: – ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, and XZ – choose a compression level – protect ZIP and 7Z archives with a password – add multiple files or an entire folder Extract archives: – ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, and XZ – support for TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, and TAR.XZ – open password-protected archives – verify the integrity of extracted files – protection against unsafe archive paths Made for everyday use: – automatic compress-or-extract detection – a queue for multiple tasks – drag and drop on iPad – light and dark appearance – English and Russian interface – layouts for iPhone and iPad in portrait and landscape Archives are processed on your device. Your original files remain unchanged.

Screenshots

ZIP ONE4 screens
Zipper3 screens

Verdict

The call

ZIP ONE and Zipper are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ZIP ONE sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Zipper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZIP ONE ships an update weekly, Zipper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ZIP ONE versus Zipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZIP ONEZipper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAtsushi TakagakiAliaksei Bychkou

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZIP ONE

One-time2
  • Usage Pack 10$0.49
  • ZIP ONE Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Zipper

One-time1
  • Zipper PRO$7.99

Questions

Is ZIP ONE free?
ZIP ONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zipper free?
Zipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZIP ONE or Zipper have ads?
Neither ZIP ONE nor Zipper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZIP ONE or Zipper?
ZIP ONE ships an update weekly, and Zipper every 2 weeks. Most recently, ZIP ONE was updated on October 12, 2026 and Zipper on October 7, 2026.

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