EasyCompression vs Unzip Files
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EasyCompression
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EasyCompression makes everyday archive tasks simple. Open ZIP, RAR and 7z archives, compress files, and organize your documents. EXTRACT ARCHIVES Extract ZIP, TAR, 7z, RAR and other supported formats, including GZip, XZ, BZip2, LZ4 and Zstandard. CREATE ARCHIVES Package files and folders into ZIP or TAR archives for storage and sharing. PREVIEW AND ORGANIZE Browse folders, preview supported documents and media, rename items, and remove files you no longer need. HANDLE FILE CONFLICTS Keep existing files or extract again when a destination folder already exists. SAVE AND SHARE Access your files through the system Files app and share them with built-in sharing options. LOCAL PROCESSING Compression and extraction take place on your device, without uploading files to a remote processing service. YOUR LANGUAGE, YOUR STYLE Choose English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese or Korean. Use light or dark appearance, or follow your system theme. Format support varies by archive type and compression method. Some encrypted archives may not be supported.
Unzip Files
Easily extract and compress various archive formats like ZIP, RAR, and 7z directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a built-in file manager, PDF tools, and media conversion capabilities, all while keeping your data secure on-device.
- Extract ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ
- Compress files into ZIP with password protection
- Preview files within archives
- Built-in file manager
- Convert images/text to PDF
- Compress/convert media files
- Apple Watch companion app
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ZIP, RAR, and 7z attachments from email, cloud drives, or chat apps open straight on your iPhone or iPad. Unzip supports ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, and XZ—browse folders, preview files, extract what you need, zip items back up, and manage everything in one place. Extract and compress Open archives from the Files app, AirDrop, or any share sheet. Pick files or folders to extract, or pack selections into ZIP with optional AES password protection. Encrypted archives ask for a password (some encrypted 7z variants are not supported yet). Browse without extracting Preview photos and documents inside an archive before unpacking. Extract only the files you need and save time and storage. File manager built in Move, copy, rename, favorite, and sort. Preview photos, videos, audio, and documents. Edit plain text, read TXT or EPUB books, and play media without leaving the app. Transfer files your way Send large files with QR codes, nearby Bluetooth, or AirDrop. Optional Face ID app lock adds another layer for sensitive folders. PDF and media tools Turn images or text into PDF, merge or compress PDFs, add watermarks and signatures. On-device OCR keeps recognition local. Compress or convert photos, videos, and audio to save space. Apple Watch companion Check compress and extract progress and recent history on your watch. Tap to open the file on your iPhone. No account required. Your files stay in the on-device sandbox, protected by iOS encryption. Uninstalling the app removes local data. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
EasyCompression and Unzip Files are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EasyCompression ships an update every 2 weeks, Unzip Files every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EasyCompression | Unzip Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 宇 徐 | 伟祥 陈 |
In-app purchases
EasyCompression
No in-app purchases
Unzip Files
No in-app purchases





