Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
RAR for Android
- 1Runs onAndroid
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Archive formatsCreate: RAR, ZIP. Extract: RAR, ZIP, ZIPX, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, ARJ
- 4Archive encryptionYes
- 5Split archivesYes
- 6Command-line toolsNo
- 7Archive repairYes
- 8Supported platformsAndroid
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: rarlab.com, win-rar.com
Overview
RAR for Android is ranked #9 of 34 in file compression software on Specifiction. It runs on Android. There is a free plan.
RAR for Android plans and pricing
All plansRAR 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
- Yesrarlab.com
- Archive formats
- Create: RAR, ZIP. Extract: RAR, ZIP, ZIPX, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, ARJrarlab.com
- Archive encryption
- Yesrarlab.com
- Split archives
- Yesrarlab.com
- Command-line tools
- Norarlab.com
- Archive repair
- Yesrarlab.com
- Supported platforms
- Androidrarlab.com
Facts
- Purpose
- RAR for Android is a compression, archiving, extraction, backup and basic file management app.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Archive creation
- The app creates RAR and ZIP archives, including multivolume archives.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Archive extraction
- It unpacks RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO and ARJ archives, including password-protected and multipart RAR files.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Repair and recovery
- Features include repair for damaged ZIP and RAR files, recovery records and recovery volumes.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The product page states that archives can be password-protected with AES 256-bit encryption.win-rar.com · 4 Oct 2026
- File management
- File management functions include copying, deleting, moving and renaming files and folders, creating folders and installing APK packages.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Android compatibility
- The product page lists Android 4.4 and up as compatible.win-rar.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- RAR for Android integrates Google AdMob, Google Analytics, Firebase and Firebase Crashlytics.rarlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- 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.rarlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- 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.rarlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the support email.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Download and price
- RAR for Android 7.22 build 132 is listed as a free graphical app in RARLAB’s downloads.rarlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germanyrarlab.com · 28 Sept 2026
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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