Comparison

Zip & RAR File Extractor vs iFiles

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

iFiles

Organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. Includes a document scanner, PDF reader, media players, and file conversion tools. Manage files from cloud storage and network servers with ease.

Highlights
  • File management and organization
  • Document scanning and PDF editing
  • File conversion for documents and media
  • Built-in music and video players
  • Web browser with file downloader
  • ZIP/RAR extraction and archiving
  • Cloud storage and network server integration
Features
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iFiles — Your All-in-One File Manager & Reader iFiles is the ultimate file manager and media hub that lets you organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. It includes a Music Player, Video Player, Photo Viewer, Document Scanner, PDF & EPUB Reader, Media Converter, and ZIP/RAR Extractor — all built right in. Top Features Users Love - Powerful File Manager • Browse, organize, and manage all your files in one place • Import from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box & more • Connect to FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS servers • Share files via Wi-Fi Transfer or iTunes File Sharing - Built-in PDF Scanner & Editor • Scan documents using your iPhone or iPad camera • Save scans instantly as high-quality PDFs • Annotate, merge, or delete PDF pages • Add password protection for sensitive PDFs • Convert PDFs to images in seconds - Document Converter & Reader • Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and images to PDF • View and read PDF, EPUB, TXT, DOC, XLS, PPT, RTF, and more - Photo Viewer & Editor • View images in all major formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, ICO • Convert, annotate, resize, or crop photos • Save photos as PDFs with a single tap - Video Converter & Editor • Convert between popular formats (MP4, FLV, AVI, MOV, etc.) • Extract audio from video files • Compress large videos without losing quality • Trim and reverse videos easily - Audio Converter & Editor • Convert between audio formats (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, etc.) • Edit music metadata with the built-in MP3 Tag Editor • Create custom ringtones and record high-quality audio • Trim or merge audio tracks effortlessly - Web Browser & Downloader • Browse and download files directly from the web • Save webpages as web archives for offline access - ZIP & RAR Extractor / Archiver • Extract and create ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and GZIP files • Create password-protected ZIP archives with AES encryption - Music & Video Player • Play all popular audio and video formats: MP3, FLAC, MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, and more • Stream media from URLs or local network • Stream directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS - Private & Secure • Protect your files with Passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID • Keep your personal data safe and private Why Choose iFiles? • Replace multiple apps with one simple, powerful solution • Fast, reliable, and designed for iOS • Works seamlessly online or offline — your files, your control Download iFiles today and enjoy the smartest way to manage, scan, convert, and play your files! Subscription Info: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Unused trial time is forfeited upon subscription. Terms of Service: https://ipopapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://ipopapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Zip & RAR File Extractor4 screens
iFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

Zip & RAR File Extractor and iFiles both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of iFiles's written reviews are positive against 28% of Zip & RAR File Extractor's. Zip & RAR File Extractor's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 3.2K) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 iFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.7 for Zip & RAR File Extractor against 4.7 for iFiles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zip & RAR File Extractor has 28K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Zip & RAR File Extractor's written reviews are positive against 46% of iFiles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zip & RAR File Extractor ships an update every 6 weeks, iFiles monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zip & RAR File Extractor versus iFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip & RAR File ExtractoriFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28K ratings) — better4.7 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews45.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28K — better3.2K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB146 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPenghui ZhaoYajing Qian

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%

iFiles

All ratings3,178 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative44.4%

User reviews

Zip & RAR File Extractor

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🎵 Built-in music player
  • 🔒 Passcode protection
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔀 Difficulty moving/exporting files
  • 💰 Requires subscription for full features

iFiles

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Useful file management
  • 🔗 Good for file sharing
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive
  • 🌐 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 📢 Excessive ads/pop-ups

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

iFiles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Freezing and crashing on login
  • Inability to unzip files properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file transfer and sharing
  • Better compatibility with external devices

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

iFiles

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Zip & RAR File Extractor free?
Zip & RAR File Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iFiles free?
iFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zip & RAR File Extractor or iFiles?
Zip & RAR File Extractor is rated higher. Zip & RAR File Extractor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while iFiles averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Zip & RAR File Extractor or iFiles have ads?
Both Zip & RAR File Extractor and iFiles show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zip & RAR File Extractor or iFiles?
Zip & RAR File Extractor ships an update every 6 weeks, and iFiles monthly. Most recently, Zip & RAR File Extractor was updated on November 7, 2026 and iFiles on November 6, 2026.

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