Comparison

ZIP & Unzip PRO vs FlyArchive

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

Head to head
About

ZIP & Unzip PRO

Features
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Zip is a simple file archive app for iPhone and iPad. Collect files, folders, photos, or videos and create an archive in the format you need. You can make ZIP, 7-Zip, TAR, TAR.GZ, BZip2, and Zstandard archives. Unzip and preview archives, browse your created archives, and open extracted folders inside the app. Files from iCloud Drive and other cloud providers work through the Apple Files app, so you can use your existing file locations. Key features: - Create archives from files, folders, photos, and videos - Choose ZIP, 7-Zip, TAR, TAR.GZ, BZip2, or Zstandard - Unzip supported archives - Preview archive contents before opening - Browse archived and extracted items - Search and sort your archive lists - Use iCloud Drive and cloud drives through Files - Keep the workflow simple and clean Zip is built for quick everyday archive work without extra clutter.

About

FlyArchive

Features
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FlyArchive is a native archive utility designed for iPhone and iPad, making it easy to browse, extract, and create archives securely and efficiently. View files and folders inside an archive without extracting everything first. FlyArchive opens archives directly from the Files app, external storage, and other document providers while keeping the original archive in place. Key Features: • Browse ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR, and many other common archive formats • Preview files inside archives with Quick Look • Extract an entire archive or selected files and folders • Create ZIP, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, and TAR.ZST archives • Add password protection to ZIP and 7Z archives • Open and extract password-protected archives • Search, sort, and inspect file details such as size, type, and modification date • Test archive integrity to identify damaged or unreadable files • Track progress, resolve conflicts, and cancel operations from the Activity center • Save or send newly created archives using the system share sheet Designed for Apple Devices: FlyArchive integrates naturally with iOS and iPadOS. Open archives from the Files app, find recently opened archives with Spotlight, or use Shortcuts, Siri, and the Action Button to start the Open Archive workflow. On iPad, FlyArchive provides a multi-column interface, multiwindow support, and hardware keyboard shortcuts for an efficient desktop-style workflow. Security and Privacy: Before extraction, FlyArchive checks for unsafe paths and blocks directory traversal, absolute paths, and other entries that could write outside the selected destination. Archive processing happens locally on your device. FlyArchive does not track you or collect or upload your files or archive contents. Recent archive records, search indexes, and activity status remain on your device. Whether you need to inspect a downloaded archive, extract a few selected files, or create a secure archive on the go, FlyArchive provides a powerful workflow that feels at home on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

ZIP & Unzip PRO4 screens
FlyArchive3 screens

Verdict

The call

ZIP & Unzip PRO and FlyArchive are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. ZIP & Unzip PRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlyArchive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ZIP & Unzip PRO versus FlyArchive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZIP & Unzip PROFlyArchive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeekmeLofloop LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZIP & Unzip PRO

One-time1
  • PRO$1.99
1 purchases

FlyArchive

One-time1
  • FlyArchive Pro$1.99

Questions

Is ZIP & Unzip PRO free?
ZIP & Unzip PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlyArchive free?
FlyArchive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZIP & Unzip PRO or FlyArchive have ads?
Neither ZIP & Unzip PRO nor FlyArchive shows ads.

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