Comparison

ZIP ONE vs Unpack

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

Unpack

Features
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Unpack is a simple and powerful archive utility for iPhone and iPad. Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, ZIPX and many other archive formats, create ZIP archives, and manage your files in one focused app. All compression and extraction features are completely free, with no ads. WIDE FORMAT SUPPORT Unpack supports ZIP / ZIPX, 7Z / CB7, RAR / RAR5 / CBR, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, and Zstandard. It also supports common combined formats such as .tar.gz, .tgz, .tar.bz2, .tbz2, .tar.xz, .txz, .tar.zst, and .tzst. ENCRYPTED ARCHIVES Open password-protected archives including ZipCrypto and AES encrypted ZIP files, AES-256 encrypted 7Z archives, and 7Z archives with encrypted file names. MULTI-PART ARCHIVES Open split and multi-volume archives, including split ZIP files, .7z.001 archives, encrypted multi-volume 7Z archives, and common multi-volume RAR archives. ADVANCED ZIP & ZIPX SUPPORT In addition to standard Store and Deflate compression, Unpack supports common ZIP and ZIPX compression methods including Deflate64, BZip2, LZMA, PPMd, Zstandard, and XZ. CREATE ZIP ARCHIVES Create ZIP archives directly on your device. Choose a compression level, add password protection, and compress files and folders whenever you need to store or share them. All ZIP creation features are free. FILE MANAGEMENT Import, organize, preview, extract, and export files directly in Unpack. Whether you're opening a downloaded ZIP file, extracting an encrypted 7Z archive, handling a multi-part RAR file, or simply organizing your files, Unpack keeps the workflow straightforward. FREE AND NO ADS All compression and extraction features in Unpack are free to use. There are no ads and no subscription required. SUPPORTER If you enjoy Unpack and would like to support its development, an optional Supporter upgrade is available. Supporter unlocks Web Transfer, allowing you to transfer files between your computer and your device through a web browser. Web Transfer is an optional convenience feature. All core compression and extraction features remain free.

Screenshots

ZIP ONE4 screens
Unpack4 screens

Verdict

The call

ZIP ONE and Unpack 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 Unpack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ZIP ONE versus Unpack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZIP ONEUnpack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAtsushi TakagakiεΏ—θΏœ 刘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZIP ONE

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

Unpack

One-time1
  • Unpack Supporter$2.99

Questions

Is ZIP ONE free?
ZIP ONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unpack free?
Unpack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZIP ONE or Unpack have ads?
Neither ZIP ONE nor Unpack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZIP ONE or Unpack?
ZIP ONE ships an update weekly, and Unpack weekly. Most recently, ZIP ONE was updated on October 12, 2026 and Unpack on October 8, 2026.

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