Comparison

Zip & RAR File Extractor vs PlainSubs

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

PlainSubs

Features
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PlainSubs is a private subscription tracker with no ads, tracking, user accounts, paywalls, or in-app purchases. Every feature is free. See upcoming payments and monthly or yearly spending at a glance. Track multiple currencies, get optional reminders, and check what’s next from a Home Screen widget. Your data is stored on your device and can sync through your private iCloud database. We can’t see it. Import or export your subscriptions as JSON anytime.

Screenshots

Zip & RAR File Extractor4 screens
PlainSubs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlainSubs at none against Zip & RAR File Extractor's 3. PlainSubs also leads on ads (none vs shown). Zip & RAR File Extractor's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. PlainSubs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zip & RAR File Extractor versus PlainSubs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip & RAR File ExtractorPlainSubs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings28K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPenghui ZhaoEdge Digital

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

PlainSubs

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
None

PlainSubs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zip & RAR File Extractor free?
Zip & RAR File Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlainSubs free?
PlainSubs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zip & RAR File Extractor or PlainSubs have ads?
Zip & RAR File Extractor shows ads; PlainSubs does not.

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