Comparison

ZIP ONE vs ZipWise

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

ZipWise

Features
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ZipWise is a lightweight archive reader for iPhone and iPad. Open ZIP, RAR, RAR5, 7Z, TAR, TGZ, TBZ2, TXZ, and TAR.ZST archives from Files or another app. Browse folders before extracting, preview supported documents with Quick Look, and extract only the files you need. Password-protected ZIP, RAR, RAR5, and 7Z archives are supported for the encryption variants validated by ZipWise. Multipart RAR and 7Z archives are supported when all required volumes are available. Everything runs on your device: β€’ No account β€’ No ads or subscriptions β€’ No analytics or tracking β€’ No archive uploads β€’ No network connection required for archive operations Split or spanned ZIP volumes are not supported in version 1.0.

Screenshots

ZIP ONE4 screens
ZipWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZipWise at none against ZIP ONE's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. ZipWise asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZIP ONE ships an update weekly, ZipWise every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ZIP ONE versus ZipWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZIP ONEZipWise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAtsushi TakagakiHui Pherng Wee

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZIP ONE

One-time2
  • Usage Pack 10$0.49
  • ZIP ONE Pro$2.99
None

ZipWise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZIP ONE free?
ZIP ONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZipWise free?
ZipWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZIP ONE or ZipWise have ads?
Neither ZIP ONE nor ZipWise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZIP ONE or ZipWise?
ZIP ONE ships an update weekly, and ZipWise every 2 weeks. Most recently, ZIP ONE was updated on October 31, 2026 and ZipWise on October 31, 2026.

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