ZArchiver: UnZip, UnRar, 7Z vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against ZArchiver: UnZip, UnRar, 7Z's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	ZArchiver: UnZip, UnRar, 7Z This App	Unzip - zip,rar,7z file opener Nemesis	Total files pro Contender	File Manager-Transfer & Share Contender	FE File Explorer Pro Peer	Documents: File Manager & Docs Peer	Unzip ™ New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	TIMON SOFTWARE CO., LTD	书勇贾	App Ideas	梦洋崔	Skyjos Co., Ltd.	Readdle Technologies Limited	FREE AI UTILS COMPANY LIMITED
Category	Utilities	Productivity	Utilities	Utilities	Utilities	Productivity	Utilities
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.5 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	5.0 / 5
Ratings Count	541	53,222	4,456	452	5,751	614,518	5
Price	Free	Free	$4.99	Free	$4.99	Free	Free
Release Date	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 19, 2017	May 15, 2012	Aug 26, 2025	Feb 28, 2012	Apr 1, 2010	Oct 7, 2025
Last Updated	Nov 18, 2025	Apr 29, 2026	May 8, 2026	Mar 13, 2026	Feb 27, 2026	Apr 14, 2026	Oct 7, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	mixed	-	excellent	-	positive	-
Score	55/100	65/100	-	85/100	-	78/100	-
Praises	Efficient file compression and extraction capabilities support modding workflows for popular sandbox games Clean and ad-free interface provides a superior experience compared to default system file managers	Core compression utility provides reliable file extraction for diverse archive formats User interface simplicity allows for quick file management without unnecessary complexity	-	Ease of Use Network Connectivity	-	Ease of Use and Interface Cross-Platform/Device Utility	-
Complaints	Access denied errors on newer Android versions prevent users from modifying data and obb folders Monetization friction on iOS platforms requires payment to perform basic file extraction tasks	Aggressive advertising patterns disrupt the user experience during routine file operations Technical instability causes application crashes and file processing failures post-update	-	Intrusive Advertising Missing Dark Mode	-	Aggressive Monetization Performance and Stability Issues	-
Requests	Improved compatibility with modern Android permission structures to restore access to restricted system folders	One-time license purchase option requested to replace recurring subscription models	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Multi-threading support on Android reduces task completion time for power users Direct APK/OBB installation creates high switching costs for modding enthusiasts	Broad archive format support sustains high organic install velocity Batch media compression serves as a high-utility professional-tier hook	-	High-speed proprietary transfer tech (100x faster than Bluetooth) Massive social proof with 1.6M+ Android ratings Strong network protocol support (FTP/SMB/NAS)	-	Modern and intuitive UI/UX compared to legacy competitors Advanced AI integration (transcription, smart eraser) Massive social proof with 2.2M+ ratings	-
Weaknesses	Access denied errors on modern Android builds Monetization friction on iOS platforms Reports of unintended data loss	0.45★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific technical debt Aggressive ad frequency disrupts core file-management workflows Technical instability post-update causes file processing failures	-	Intrusive and 'deceptive' ad experiences Lack of Dark Mode UI Restricted access to Android/data folders on newer OS versions	-	User friction from aggressive subscription paywalls Performance regressions (crashing, overheating) in recent updates Lack of granular network protocol depth compared to GoodReader	-
Pricing	free	freemium	free	freemium	paid	freemium	free
Momentum	Maintenance	Maintenance	Intense	Active	Active	Active	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~107d avg	5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~66d avg	5 versions	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~12d avg	5 versions	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg	-

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