After extensive research, here is the verdict for everyone searching for :
: The official website for the original ZArchiver developer, ZDevs, only lists versions for Android (via Google Play, AppGallery, and direct APK download).
His search history was a frantic scroll of desperation: iOS file manager, extract RAR iOS, access root files without jailbreak.
: Supports password-protected archives (AES-256), which is essential for privacy.
Abstract ZArchiver is a popular Android file-archive manager known for powerful compression and extraction features. In contrast, IPA files are Apple iOS app packages. Searches for phrases like “ZArchiver IPA file download top” reflect user interest in obtaining iOS apps (IPA files) via non‑Apple routes and possibly using Android tools to manage or transfer those files. This paper explains the technical mismatch, legal and security risks of downloading IPA files from untrusted sources, why ZArchiver is not a tool for installing iOS apps, and safer alternatives for obtaining apps or transferring files across platforms. The aim is to inform readers so they can make responsible choices.
Key technical point: ZArchiver can open many archive formats and can view or extract files inside an IPA (because an IPA is a ZIP archive). However, extracting an IPA on Android does not make it runnable on Android devices, nor does it meaningfully help to install the app on iOS without proper signing and deployment processes.