Export Media as ZIP vs iControlWP

Export Media as ZIP edges out iControlWP on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage site owners who need fast install and low risk should default to Export Media as ZIP; mid-market and enterprise site owners with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — iControlWP's 63-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Export Media as ZIP's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Which has better reviews, Export Media as ZIP or iControlWP?

Export Media as ZIP has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to iControlWP (4.8★ from 63 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Export Media as ZIP or iControlWP?

Export Media as ZIP holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Export Media as ZIP or iControlWP?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. iControlWP has the deeper published review base (63 vs 1), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Export Media as ZIP typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). iControlWP typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (63 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Export Media as ZIP and iControlWP?

Migration support varies by app and category. Export Media as ZIP and iControlWP both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Export Media as ZIP" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.