Comparison

Zipper 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

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.

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

Zipper3 screens
Unpack4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zipper ships an update every 2 weeks, Unpack weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Zipper versus Unpack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipperUnpack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAliaksei BychkouεΏ—θΏœ 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zipper

One-time1
  • Zipper PRO$7.99
1 purchases

Unpack

One-time1
  • Unpack Supporter$2.99

Questions

Is Zipper free?
Zipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unpack free?
Unpack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zipper or Unpack have ads?
Neither Zipper nor Unpack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zipper or Unpack?
Zipper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Unpack weekly. Most recently, Zipper was updated on October 7, 2026 and Unpack on October 8, 2026.

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