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Best Archive Utility Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our archive utility list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Archive Utility Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Unzip - zip,rar,7z file openerUnzip - zip,rar,7z file openerFree4.6★ (54K)YesYesSep 2026
2Archive UtilityArchive Utility$2.993.9★ (8)NoNoAug 2026
3ES File ExplorerES File ExplorerFree4.6★ (15K)NoYesSep 2026
4Archive ToolkitArchive ToolkitFree—NoYesJul 2026
5Unarchiver - ZIP, RARUnarchiver - ZIP, RARFree4.7★ (296)NoNoSep 2026
6Unzip Tool & File ExtractorUnzip Tool & File ExtractorFree5.0★ (8)NoYesJul 2026
7Web Archive & Page SaverWeb Archive & Page SaverFree—NoYesAug 2026
8TransVoice: Note&ScheduleTransVoice: Note&ScheduleFree2.0★ (3)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Archive Utility

Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener#1

Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener by 俐 马

files extractor, compressor
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(54K 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  • 👎 Outdated user interface
Archive Utility#2

Archive Utility by RootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Create ZIP & UNZIP any archive
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.9(8 ratings)
$2.99
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This utility app allows users to create ZIP files and decompress a wide variety of archive formats on their iPhone and iPad. It features a document browser for easy file management, including cloud storage integration and drag-and-drop functionality.

ES File Explorer#3

ES File Explorer by Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.

Browse & Music, Docs
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Manage local and network files with this comprehensive tool. It offers file transfer, compression, built-in media players, cloud storage integration, and editing capabilities for various document and code formats.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful file management
  • 📁 Extensive file format support
  • 🔒 Secure folder access
  • 🎵 Excellent built-in media player
  • 🔗 Seamless network connectivity
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Search functionality issues
  • 🔇 Music playback problems
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues with FTP/SFTP
  • 📥 Unreliable backup/sync features

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FAQ about Archive Utility

What are the best archive utility apps for iPhone?
Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener tops our archive utility apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 54K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top archive utility apps we rank are free to download, including Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener and ES File Explorer.
Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ archive utility apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app supports a wide range of archive formats for decompression, including ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, LHA, CAB, LZX, BZ2, BIN, LZMA, ZIPX, ISO, ACE, AES, MSI, CBZ, and CBR, among others.
Yes, the app allows you to create ZIP files. You can also create password-protected ZIP files for added security and perform batch compression of videos and photos from your photo library.