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ZArchiver

ZArchiver is a free Android app for managing archives, including application backups stored in archives.

Place
#19 of 35
Score
6.0
ZArchiver's website

What ZArchiver is

ZArchiver is a free Android app for managing archives, including application backups stored in archives. It can create 7ZIP, ZIP, TAR, BZ, GZIP, XZ, LZ4, and ZSTD archives. ZIP and 7ZIP archives can be password protected, while 7ZIP can also encrypt file names. File tools cover copying, moving, deleting, renaming, searching, and extracting; archive tools include testing, separate archives, and splitting into volumes. The ZArchiver Cloud Plugin adds cloud upload and download access. The privacy policy says personal information is not collected, transferred, or sold. On Android 11 and later, All file access is required, while security patches block Android/data and Android/obb access unless the device has root or Shizuku. Deleted items are permanent because there is no Trash folder.

Good

  • Free Android app
  • Creates eight listed archive formats
  • Password protection for ZIP and 7ZIP
  • Supports split archives
  • No personal information collection stated

Watch out

  • Requires All file access on Android 11+
  • Android/data and obb access restricted
  • Deleted files cannot be restored
  • Password recovery is unavailable

Who it suits

ZArchiver suits Android users who need archive creation, extraction, encryption, file operations, or split volumes. It also fits users wanting optional cloud transfers through its separate plugin.

Verdict

ZArchiver offers broad archive and file-management tools without a listed charge. Android access restrictions and permanent deletion make storage permissions and file handling important considerations.

Plans and prices

From ZArchiver's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2001.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
ZArchiverFreeFree app; Google Play purchases are currently unavailable indefinitely

The facts

Each one read from ZArchiver's own pages, with the date it was checked.

Where it runs

Android access limits
The maker says March 2024 security patches block granting access to Android/data and Android/obb on Android 11 and later; full access is possible with root or Shizuku.checked 11 Oct 2001

What it does

Archive formats
The guide says it can create 7ZIP, ZIP, TAR, BZ, GZIP, XZ, LZ4, and ZSTD archives.checked 11 Oct 2001
Archive operations
The guide lists archive testing, creating separate archives, and splitting archives into volumes as available options.checked 11 Oct 2001
Cloud integration
A separate ZArchiver Cloud Plugin provides access to cloud storage and lets users upload and download files.checked 11 Oct 2001
Deletion limit
Deleted files and folders are removed permanently, and ZArchiver has no Trash folder.checked 11 Oct 2001
Encryption
ZIP and 7ZIP archives can be password protected, and 7ZIP can encrypt file names.checked 11 Oct 2001
File management
File operations include copying, moving, deleting, renaming, searching, and extracting files.checked 11 Oct 2001
Open-source components
The maker lists libraries and components used by ZArchiver, including parts of AOSP, BusyBox, 7-Zip, and LZ4.checked 11 Oct 2001
Password recovery
The guide says developers cannot help restore passwords for encrypted ZIP and 7ZIP archives.checked 11 Oct 2001
Privacy
The privacy policy states that ZArchiver does not collect, transfer, or sell personal information.checked 11 Oct 2001
Purpose
ZArchiver is an Android program for managing archives, including application backups in archives.checked 11 Oct 2001
Saved passwords
The policy says archive passwords are stored encrypted for some time, but hack-proof confidentiality is not guaranteed.checked 11 Oct 2001
Storage permissions
On Android 11 and later, ZArchiver requires All file access to display and work with files and archives.checked 11 Oct 2001
Support
The maker lists [email protected] as its contact address.checked 11 Oct 2001

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