I’m an independent iOS developer and wanted to share SmartZip Pro, a file compression and extraction app I built for iPhone and iPad.
The goal was simple: make archive handling on iOS feel native, fast, and professional—without ads, clutter, or unnecessary friction.
What it does:
Extracts ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, ISO, and more
Creates ZIP archives, including AES-256 encrypted ZIPs
Lets you preview files directly inside archives (images, video, audio, documents) without extracting first
Works seamlessly with Apple’s Files app
Supports common file operations: rename, move, search, share, AirDrop
Why I built it: On desktop platforms, archive tools are taken for granted. On iOS, many solutions feel either limited or over-designed. I wanted something that respects Apple platform conventions, performs well on large archives, and stays out of the way.
App Store link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smartzip-pro-zip-rar-7z/id6756...
I’d genuinely appreciate feedback from the HN community—especially around performance, UX expectations on iOS, or missing workflows you care about.
Thanks for reading.
— Eric