Comparison

FileMaster vs Zip Extractor

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

Head to head
About

FileMaster

This app offers robust file management, including transfer, backup, and editing capabilities. It supports various file formats, including zip and rar archives, and allows for easy browsing of documents, photos, and videos. Transfer files wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FTP, or iTunes.

Highlights
  • File management
  • File transfer (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FTP, iTunes)
  • Photo and video backup
  • Zip and rar extraction
  • Document and media browsing
  • Text file editing
Features
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Powerful free file transfer & mutual, file manager, photo video backup, photo preview, video playback, support zip, rar file unzip; TXT supports automatic UTF8 encoding ---------------------------------------- Function introduction: 1. Convenient file management 2. Support plain text TXT(automatic utf8), rich text editing RTFD, logging, notes 3. Support various transfer functions: >> Wifi transmission function: no data cable is needed to transmit files between mobile phones, computers and mobile phones >> bluetooth transfers files to nearby devices >> Ftp transfer function: with the help of Ftp client, you can manage your private files >> iTunes transfer function: express transfer of large files the best choice 4. Rar, zip extraction 5. Unlimited capacity: as long as your mobile phone has enough space 6. Browsing support: easy to view pictures, video (3pg, mp4, move and other formats), PDF documents, word, excel and other office documents ======== Terms of use: http://6x65dd.coding-pages.com/termsofuse.html

About

Zip Extractor

Manage your local and network files with this powerful tool. It supports document preview and editing, as well as comprehensive compression, decompression, and file sharing.

Highlights
  • File management
  • Document preview and editing
  • Compression and decompression
  • File sharing and transmission
  • Network file management
Features
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File manager is a free and powerful local and network file management tool, which can help you manage files easily The simple, convenient and easy-to-use local resource file management tool not only supports the preview and editing of daily office, entertainment, learning and other documents, but also supports all-round compression & decompression & file sharing and transmission management, so as to improve your entertainment, work and learning efficiency Premium Features subscription - You can subscribe for new dairy updates and premium features. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to use all available premium features for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month"/"one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or yearly package) - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy:https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/e900a1fb-98f0-42c8-a391-5de88abdb3fe Terms of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/954a9886-0d26-4ba2-8631-fc6a00319809

Screenshots

FileMaster4 screens
Zip Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

FileMaster and Zip Extractor both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of FileMaster's written reviews are positive against 33% of Zip Extractor's. FileMaster also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Zip Extractor's advantage is ratings volume (305 vs 60). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FileMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 3 months and Zip Extractor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for FileMaster against 4.4 for Zip Extractor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zip Extractor has 305 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of FileMaster's written reviews are positive against 33% of Zip Extractor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileMaster ships an update fortnightly, Zip Extractor every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FileMaster versus Zip Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileMasterZip Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (60 ratings)4.4 (305 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings60305 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金剑 李Retouch Photo Editor Technology Limited

Customer experience

FileMaster

All ratings60 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.4%

Zip Extractor

All ratings305 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

FileMaster

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Unexpected app shutdowns

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language options
  • Improve file management capabilities
  • Introduce dark mode
  • Enhance device compatibility

Zip Extractor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FileMaster

Subscriptions2
  • 季度黄金会员$0.493 Months
  • 季度钻石会员$0.493 Months
One-time1
  • 钻石VIP$6.99
6 purchases

Zip Extractor

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly VIP$6.491 Month
  • Monthly VIP3 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • Monthly VIP1 Month trial2 variants$6.491 Month
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  • Yearly VIP3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly VIP1 Year trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP Forever$19.99

Questions

Is FileMaster free?
FileMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zip Extractor free?
Zip Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FileMaster or Zip Extractor?
Zip Extractor is rated higher. FileMaster averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Zip Extractor averages 4.4 from 305 ratings.
Do FileMaster or Zip Extractor have ads?
Neither FileMaster nor Zip Extractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FileMaster or Zip Extractor?
FileMaster ships an update fortnightly, and Zip Extractor every 6 months. Most recently, FileMaster was updated on October 1, 2026 and Zip Extractor on October 2, 2026.

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