Comparison

Zip & RAR File Extractor vs Document Reader

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

Head to head
About

Zip & RAR File Extractor

This app is a comprehensive file management tool for iOS devices. It allows users to extract various archive formats, create compressed files, convert media, and edit documents and PDFs. It also includes AI-powered OCR and translation features, along with a versatile file viewer and secure access options.

Highlights
  • Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z archives
  • Create password-protected ZIP/7Z files
  • Convert audio and video formats
  • Scan and edit PDFs
  • OCR text extraction
  • Multilingual translation
  • Secure file access with biometrics
Features
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Zip & RAR File Extractor – Unzip, Archive, Convert & Manage Files The #1 file extractor, archiver, and file manager for iPhone and iPad — trusted by 15M+ users. Quickly unzip ZIP files, extract RAR & 7Z archives, create password-protected ZIP files, convert videos & audio, scan documents, and view any file format – all in one powerful, offline-capable app. Unzip & Extract Files • Easily open compressed files on iOS • Extract ZIP files (supports password and AES encryption) • Open RAR files (including password-protected) • Unpack 7Z files with password support • Supports TAR, GZIP and other archive formats Create Compressed Files • Create ZIP files with or without password and AES encryption • Create 7Z files with password • Combine multiple files and folders into one archive • Compress and organize your files with ease AI Tools • Advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition): Accurately extract text from images in seconds • Multilingual Translation: Instantly translate text into 40+ languages Document Tools & PDF Converter • Scan documents • Convert documents to PDF • Edit PDFs: Markup, fill forms, add/remove pages, merge, protect with password • Export PDF pages to images Photo Tools • Convert photos to PDF • Annotate and crop photos Audio & Video Converter Tools • Convert video formats (MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, RMVB, etc.) • Convert videos to MP3 or audio-only formats • Trim videos, compress video size, and reverse playback • Convert audio formats (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, etc.) • MP3 tag editor, audio trimmer, ringtone maker, audio recorder File Viewer – Play & Read Any File • Music Player: MP3, M4A, W4P, WP4, AAC, WAV, CAF, AIFC, RM, FLAC, OGG, AC3 and more • Video Player: MP4, M4V, MOV, MPV, 3GP, AVI, RMVB, MKV, DIVX, FLV, H264 and more • Photo Viewer: BMP, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, TIF, TIFF, ICO • PDF Reader & EPUB Reader • Document Viewer: DOC, DOCX, XLS, PPT, RTF, TXT, PAGES, KEY, and more Import & File Management • Import and export files from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box • Import and export files from FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS servers • Access all your files directly through the iOS Files app • Download files using the built-in web browser or from a direct URL • Play video and music via Network Stream (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, etc.) • Stream videos and music from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, or FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS servers • Transfer files wirelessly between your computer and device over Wi-Fi • Supports iTunes File Sharing for quick transfers • Open files from other apps (Email, Safari, etc.) Secure File Access • Lock the app using Passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID • Keep sensitive documents and media safe and private Why Users Love It Trusted by 15M+ users worldwide, Zip & RAR File Extractor is the fastest, most reliable way to unzip files, manage documents, convert videos, and compress data—all on your iPhone and iPad. Best For Unzipping RAR/ZIP files, opening archives, compressing folders, scanning & editing PDFs, converting video/audio, managing downloads, and staying productive on iOS. Subscription Details Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage your subscription and auto-renewal in iTunes settings. Terms of Service: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/zip/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/zip/privacy-policy/

About

Document Reader

Easily open and view a wide range of document types, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and ZIP files, all in one lightweight application. It also includes a document scanner, notepad, and file manager for comprehensive document handling.

Highlights
  • Supports Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, TXT, ZIP, RAR, RTF
  • Offline document viewing
  • Document scanner to PDF
  • Integrated notepad
  • File manager with rename and share
  • Categorized file organization
Features
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Do you have documents on your mobile that you can't open? Document Reader - Editor is the solution! It is a free application that allows you to open and view over Word (doc, docx), Sheet (xls, xlsx), Slide (ppt, pptx) , PDF,TXT,ZIP, RAR and RTF file formats support. Document Viewer opens all your documents. It would be very useful for people who just simply want to view documents without any extra heavy features for editing. It is simple, lightweight app. It consumes less space into your phone. It process the files so quick open or view your documents. Highlights • Fast and easy viewing of your documents • Multiple document formats supported • Search particular document by name • Easily jump to recent open file • Easily delete & share multiple documents • All files well categories by file type like as Txt Documents, Pdf Documents, PPT Documents, Word Documents, Xls Documents, Zip Documents • All the functionality you can access without internet access it is complete offline application. Document Scanner Scan images into PDF documents using mobile camera with high quality. Notepad When you want to write something down, you want to do it quickly. It is important tools of daily life. File Manager All files are no longer hidden in the mobile. File manager will help you find file easily. It also provide to opening, deleting, renaming and sharing files. See file information like file path, file size, last modified date etc. Document Viewer / Document Reader The most used tools for working with word, sheet, slide, and text, PDF, ZIP and RAR all from a one application. You don’t need to install multiple applications to open apps on different platforms. It is complete office document reader. For more information :- Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/nikhilviradiyaprivacypolicy/home Terms of use - https://sites.google.com/view/nikhilviradiyaprivacypolicy/home

Screenshots

Zip & RAR File Extractor4 screens
Document Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zip & RAR File Extractor at 4.7 against Document Reader's 4.3. Zip & RAR File Extractor also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 11). On price, update cadence, 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. Zip & RAR File Extractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Document Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zip & RAR File Extractor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zip & RAR File Extractor has 28K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zip & RAR File Extractor versus Document Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip & RAR File ExtractorDocument Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28K ratings) — better4.3 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings28K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB67 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPenghui ZhaoNikhil Viradiya

Customer experience

Zip & RAR File Extractor

All ratings28,172 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews482 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative68.5%

Document Reader

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

Zip & RAR File Extractor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unresponsive close buttons on ads
  • Inability to unzip certain file types
  • Syncing issues with cloud services

Requested features

3 requests
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Select all/batch file management
  • Improved file navigation

Document Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Zip & RAR File Extractor

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$24.99
3 purchases

Document Reader

Subscriptions3
  • Document Reader One Month$4.991 Month
  • Document Reader Six Month$9.996 Months
  • Document Reader One Year$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Zip & RAR File Extractor free?
Zip & RAR File Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Reader free?
Document Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zip & RAR File Extractor or Document Reader?
Zip & RAR File Extractor is rated higher. Zip & RAR File Extractor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Document Reader averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do Zip & RAR File Extractor or Document Reader have ads?
Both Zip & RAR File Extractor and Document Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zip & RAR File Extractor or Document Reader?
Zip & RAR File Extractor ships an update every 6 weeks, and Document Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, Zip & RAR File Extractor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Document Reader on October 24, 2026.

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