Best Apps To Open Files

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated October 2026

Looking for free apps to open files? 19 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Apps To Open Files (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener	Free	4.6★ (55K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
2	Files	Free	2.9★ (7.4K)	No	No	Oct 2026
3	Google Docs	Free	4.8★ (3.3M)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
4	OpenAnyFile 2	Free	—	No	No	Oct 2026
5	File Manager & Browser	Free	4.5★ (54K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
6	File Manager : Documents	Free	—	No	Yes	Sep 2026
7	File Viewer	Free	3.4★ (5)	No	No	Jul 2026
8	7zen - 7zip, rar opener	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	No	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Apps To Open Files

#1

Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener by 俐马

files extractor, compressor

Editor's Choice

📊 Productivity

4.6😐(55K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This app is a powerful tool for extracting and compressing various archive file formats. It supports creating encrypted ZIP files, batch compression of media, and offers multiple file transfer options. It also allows viewing and playing a wide range of document, video, and audio types.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
👍 Useful features
🚀 Quick file extraction
🚀 Versatile file support
👍 Good value for money

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and stability issues
💸 Intrusive ads
🔒 Privacy concerns
👎 Limited functionality in free version
👎 Outdated user interface

#2

Files by Apple Inc.

Strong Contender

2.9😐(7.4K ratings)

Free

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Manage files from your device, cloud storage, or external drives in one place. Organize with tags, search, and access recent documents easily. Share files and connect to network drives.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Smooth performance
💡 Useful for storing and organizing files
🔒 Secure file storage

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes
🐛 Files disappearing or not saving properly
🐛 Unreliable sync with cloud services
🐛 Limited functionality compared to desktop file managers
🐛 Buggy PDF annotation and editing

#3

Google Docs by Google

Edit Documents and Collaborate

Worth Considering

📊 Productivity

4.8😊(3.3M ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#10in Productivity

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Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

What We Love

🚀 Convenient and accessible
👍 Seamless collaboration
🔒 Automatic saving
💡 Offline functionality
👍 Versatile for various uses

Room to Improve

🐛 Laggy performance and input delays
👎 Limited formatting and customization options
🔍 Difficult to organize and navigate documents
👎 Compatibility issues with other platforms

More Apps To Open Files apps to explore

Open the unopenable

File Manager & Browser

File Manager & Browser

File Manager & Browser

Manage Files & Documents

This app acts as a virtual USB drive and file manager for your iPhone and iPad. It allows you to easily view, organize, and share various document types, including Office and iWorks files, as well as media. It also offers cloud integration and secure file protection.

Integrated PDF ReaderMicrosoft Office & Apple iWorks supportMultiple cloud integrations

free with in-app purchases

File Manager : Documents

File Manager : Documents

File Manager : Documents

File Explorer - File Organizer

by Sharpened Productions

Easily open and view over 100 different file types, including documents, images, videos, and archives. Browse files stored on your device or in iCloud Drive. This app also identifies unknown files and displays detailed file information.

Open 100+ file typesBrowse device and iCloud DriveBuilt-in readers for Office, PDF, and images

7zen - 7zip, rar opener

7zen - 7zip, rar opener

7zen - 7zip, rar opener

No ads. Just open your files.

This app allows you to open and extract files from various archive formats that your device's native system doesn't support. It provides a simple, ad-free experience for accessing the contents of compressed files directly from your Files app, Mail, or Safari.

Open .7z, .rar, .tar.gz, .xz filesExtract files from archivesPreview file contents

UnZip - Zip File Extractors

UnZip - Zip File Extractors

UnZip - Zip File Extractors

Zip, Unzip & File Manager

EO2 - Office & PDF Browser

EO2 - Office & PDF Browser

EO2 - Office & PDF Browser

zip files unzip multi-format

File Manager - Files Explorer

File Manager - Files Explorer

File Manager - Files Explorer

Zip Unzip Files & Documents

This app offers comprehensive file management for your iPhone, allowing you to organize, compress, search, and secure all your documents, photos, and videos. It includes features like duplicate file removal, space cleaning, and easy file transfer.

Organize files with folders and categoriesCompress and decompress zip/rar archivesAdvanced file search

free with in-app purchases

AnVirt Assistant

AnVirt Assistant

AnVirt Assistant

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File Manager and Documents App

File Manager and Documents App

File Manager and Documents App

Manage Files & Docs Reader

📊 Productivity

TS File Explorer

TS File Explorer

TS File Explorer

Unzip, Compress & Convert

Manage all your files easily.

PDF Reader-store

PDF Reader-store

PDF Reader-store

Open & edit Markdown, fast

📊 Productivity

ZIP Extractor - Unzip ZIP RAR

ZIP Extractor - Unzip ZIP RAR

ZIP Extractor - Unzip ZIP RAR

Archive Extractor & Viewer

by Arpit Kanstiya

Securely store, organize, and access your photos, videos, and documents across all your devices. This app offers automatic backups, powerful search, and an encrypted vault for sensitive files, freeing up space on your phone without compromising control.

Automatic photo & video backupEncrypted vault for sensitive filesPowerful search functionality

Zip file opener - Unzip files

Zip file opener - Unzip files

Zip file opener - Unzip files

Zip viewer, Compress Files

This utility app efficiently extracts and opens compressed files on your device. It offers robust file management, including compression, decompression, and secure password-protected zip creation. Easily import files from cloud storage and open various document types.

File managerCompress and decompress filesCreate password-protected zip files

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Apps To Open Files

What are the best apps to open files for iPhone?

Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener tops our apps to open files ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 55K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free apps to open files for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top apps to open files we rank are free to download, including Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener and Files.

Does Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener have ads or in-app purchases?

Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many apps to open files are on the App Store?

We track 249+ apps to open files on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.