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Best Side Loading Apps & Games

19+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Unzip is the household name in side loading, but it's far from the only option. We track 19+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Side Loading Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Unzip - zip,rar,7z file openerUnzip - zip,rar,7z file openerFree4.6★ (55K)YesYesSep 2026
2SkarletSkarletFree4.4★ (2K)YesNoSep 2026
3HappyMoods : Game Mods TrackerHappyMoods : Game Mods TrackerFree4.4★ (11K)YesNoSep 2026
4TestFlightTestFlightFree4.7★ (789K)NoNoSep 2026
5AppRaven: Apps Gone FreeAppRaven: Apps Gone FreeFree4.6★ (4.7K)YesYesSep 2026
6Legion HDKLegion HDKFree—NoNoJun 2026
7App Store ConnectApp Store ConnectFree4.7★ (15K)NoNoSep 2026
8Positrex LoadingPositrex LoadingFree—NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Side Loading

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😐(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  • 👎 Outdated user interface
Skarlet#2

Skarlet by Imane Khaddy

Games & Mods Tracker App
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.4😐(2K ratings)
FreeAds
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Discover and track games across platforms with detailed information, including mods. Organize your library into custom categories and connect to play instantly. Personalize your gaming experience with custom icons.

What We Love

  • 👍 Useful app
  • 👍 Good job
  • 👍 Loved it

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Can't download certain games
  • 🐛 Confusing to use
  • 🐛 Doesn't allow playing games
HappyMoods : Game Mods Tracker#3

HappyMoods : Game Mods Tracker by Berkay Defneci

Happy Library Games Finder
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.4😞(11K ratings)
FreeAds
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Discover games tailored to your mood with this comprehensive tracker. Explore popular titles, get detailed insights, and manage your gaming library. Features include time tracking, genre filters, and fun quizzes.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun
  • 🚀 There's 100% mods

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes immediately
  • 🐛 Keeps kicking me out
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Can't even choose the mod before getting kicked out
  • 🐛 Crashes when searching for games
  • 🐛 Extremely limited games available

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FAQ about Side Loading

What are the best side loading apps & games for iPhone?
Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener tops our side loading apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 55K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top side loading apps & games we rank are free to download, including Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener and Skarlet.
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 19+ side loading apps & games 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.