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RAR for Android

Android

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

RAR for Android is ranked #9 of 34 in file compression software on Freedom251. It runs on Android. There is a free plan.

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RAR for Android Free Android app · ad-supported · paid ad-free option available win-rar.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on file compression software

Free plan: Yes
Archive formats: Create: RAR, ZIP. Extract: RAR, ZIP, ZIPX, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, ARJ
Archive encryption: Yes
Split archives: Yes
Command-line tools: No
Archive repair: Yes
Supported platforms: Android

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The record

Purpose: RAR for Android is a compression, archiving, extraction, backup and basic file management app.
Archive creation: The app creates RAR and ZIP archives, including multivolume archives.
Archive extraction: It unpacks RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO and ARJ archives, including password-protected and multipart RAR files.
Repair and recovery: Features include repair for damaged ZIP and RAR files, recovery records and recovery volumes.
Encryption: The product page states that archives can be password-protected with AES 256-bit encryption.
File management: File management functions include copying, deleting, moving and renaming files and folders, creating folders and installing APK packages.
Android compatibility: The product page lists Android 4.4 and up as compatible.
Integrations: RAR for Android integrates Google AdMob, Google Analytics, Firebase and Firebase Crashlytics.
Privacy: RARLAB says the core archiving module does not collect personal information and does not transfer locally stored file names, paths or archive passwords off the device.
Data collection caveat: The privacy policy says Analytics and Firebase may collect usage data and device identifiers, while Crashlytics collects crash information such as stack traces and Instance IDs.
Support: The Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the support email.
Download and price: RAR for Android 7.22 build 132 is listed as a free graphical app in RARLAB’s downloads.
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Price from: Free

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Best File Compression Software in 2026#9 of 34

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Sources

play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 4 Oct 2026
win-rar.com/rar-for-android.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
rarlab.com/rar_android_privacy.htm· checked 4 Oct 2026
rarlab.com/download.htm· checked 4 Oct 2026
rarlab.com/rar_android.htm· checked 28 Sept 2026