Comparison

File Explorer vs Unzip

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

Head to head
About

File Explorer

Organize, view, and protect your important files on your iPhone or iPad. Easily transfer files via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or iCloud, and preview various document types. Secure your data with passcode protection.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Bluetooth file exchange
  • iCloud file management
  • Multi-format file preview
  • Passcode protection
  • File compression
Features
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File Explorer is the privacy app to organize and view all your files on your iPhone or iPad. Always have your important files with you, protect your privacy perfectly file. Features: * Upload/download files by using web browser in computer via Wifi connection. And you can enable http access password to protect the privacy * Exchange files with other iDevices (having Share installed in the device) via BLUETOOTH. NOTE: no WIFI or 3G connection needed in this scenario and no extra fees. * Upload/download files to iCloud * Quick preview many kind of files (music, video, documents, PDF, images) * Open files in other apps and vise versa * Create/delete/move/rename operations are all supported * Compress files and send them via email * App could be protected by passcode √ Upload/download files via iTunes √ Easy WiFi Transfer √ Import from Photo App(Camera Roll) √ In App Camera √ Bluetooth Transfer between Devices(Both devices must install iVault) We value the user experience of every customer, but we cannot respond to you based on your comments. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding usage, please feel free to contact our customer service email at any time AppDev365@gmail.com Contact us and we will do our best to provide you with services.

About

Unzip

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Unzip Pro is a powerful file management tool for mobile. Focusing on fast decompression and compression of files, it supports rar, zip, 7z and other formats; at the same time, it has both file transfer and data migration functions, supporting mutual transfer from mobile to mobile and from mobile to computer, with no traffic throughout! File Decompression - Support decompression of rar, zip, 7z and other common file formats. File Compression - Support decompression of rar, zip, 7z and other common file formats. - Support custom setting compression parameters: compression ratio, compression format, split volume size, automatic encoding detection, etc. - Support encrypted compression and split-volume compression. File Transfer & Data Migration - Wi-Fi transfer: Support file transfer and data migration between cell phone and computer. - Face-to-face transfer: Support scanning code for file fast transfer between cell phones. File Management - Support new directory, rename, move, copy, delete, modify extension, sort, classify and other operations. - Built-in multiple file viewers, support Word, Excel, PPT, PDF, TXT, Mp3, Mp4 and other file viewers. - Support importing files from other applications, WeChat, QQ, email, overhead delivery, etc. Term of use: https://privacy.1ts.fun/product/1221226899127834 For more features, please download and experience. If you have any suggestions or questions, you can send an email to our feedback email: customers_feedback@outlook.com

Screenshots

File Explorer4 screens
Unzip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unzip at monthly against File Explorer's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. File Explorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Unzip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Explorer ships an update every 3 months, Unzip monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
File Explorer versus Unzip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ExplorerUnzip
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer农 葛楚娜 黄

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Explorer

One-time2
  • Remove advertisement$0.99
  • Vedio Player$1.99
1 purchases

Unzip

One-time1
  • Permanent Membership$6.99

Questions

Is File Explorer free?
File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unzip free?
Unzip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do File Explorer or Unzip have ads?
Both File Explorer and Unzip show ads.
Which is updated more often, File Explorer or Unzip?
File Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and Unzip monthly. Most recently, File Explorer was updated on June 11, 2026 and Unzip on September 11, 2026.

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