Comparison

FileBox 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

FileBox

Organize, secure, and manage your local files with powerful tools. This app allows you to create, move, rename, and delete files, while also offering robust privacy features like password protection and hidden file management. It supports various file formats and archive types, making it a comprehensive solution for mobile file management.

Highlights
  • File organization and management
  • Privacy and security features
  • Import and transfer files
  • Browse various file formats
  • Compression and extraction
  • File tagging and smart search
  • App lock with Face ID/Touch ID
Features
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FileBox – Powerful File Manager for iPhone & iPad FileBox is a powerful file manager designed for people who work with files every day. Browse, manage, protect, and organize your files easily on both iPhone and iPad. Fast, secure, and designed for productivity. -------- Core Features File Management Powerful tools to organize your local files effortlessly. • Create folders and files • Rename, copy, move, delete files • View file properties • Manage hidden files • Sort by name, type, size, creation date, or modified date -------- File Privacy & Security Keep sensitive files safe inside FileBox. • Hide private files inside the app • Files are isolated from external access • Optional App password protection • Support Face ID / Touch ID -------- What You Can Do with FileBox Add Files Import or create files easily. • Create folders, text files, photos, and videos inside the app • Import from Photos, Files, or other apps • Transfer files via Wi-Fi between PC and iPhone • Connect with Mac via Finder or iTunes -------- Browse Files View many file formats smoothly. • Office documents and PDF files • Text files such as txt, json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml • High-resolution photos and long screenshots • Built-in efficient media player for audio and video -------- Compression & Extraction Handle archive files easily. • Support ZIP, RAR, 7Z, DMS • Password-protected archives supported -------- File Tags Organize important files faster. • Mark important or frequently used files • Quickly access tagged files -------- Smart Search Find files instantly. • Fast fuzzy search • Multi-keyword search support -------- Hidden Files Keep files out of sight. • Hide files from normal browsing • Show hidden files when needed -------- App Lock Protect your files with security options. • Password lock • Face ID / Touch ID • Custom unlock timeout -------- Super Hidden Mode Advanced privacy protection. Hide all hidden-file related settings so only you know where your private files are stored. -------- More Features • Share panel • Themes • Trash recovery • Unread reminders • Continuous performance improvements -------- Contact & Feedback We love hearing from users. Email: orange_family@icloud.com QQ Group: 611208767 -------- – The following information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Month) 2. Period: 1 Month 3. Price: $0.99 / Month 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/filebox/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Year) 2. Period: 1 Year 3. Price: $8.99 / Year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/filebox/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.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

FileBox4 screens
Zip Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileBox at 70% against Zip Extractor's 33%. FileBox also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Zip Extractor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (305 vs 14). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. FileBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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

FileBox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zip Extractor has 305 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of FileBox's written reviews are positive against 33% of Zip Extractor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileBox ships an update every 3 weeks, Zip Extractor every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FileBox versus Zip Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileBoxZip Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14 ratings) — better4.4 (305 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings14305 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNBO JIARetouch Photo Editor Technology Limited

Customer experience

FileBox

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative17.4%

Zip Extractor

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FileBox

Subscriptions2
  • All Access, Removing Ad$3.991 Month
  • All Access, Removing Ad$34.991 Year
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 FileBox free?
FileBox 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, FileBox or Zip Extractor?
FileBox is rated higher. FileBox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Zip Extractor averages 4.4 from 305 ratings.
Do FileBox or Zip Extractor have ads?
FileBox shows ads; Zip Extractor does not.
Which is updated more often, FileBox or Zip Extractor?
FileBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zip Extractor every 6 months. Most recently, FileBox was updated on October 10, 2026 and Zip Extractor on October 15, 2026.

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