# File Converter, Online vs myTextViewer

The clearest difference is rating: File Converter, Online at 5.0 against myTextViewer's 3.7. File Converter, Online also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). myTextViewer's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 31%) and ratings volume (159 vs 23). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

File Converter, Online holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 159 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of File Converter, Online's written reviews are positive against 53% of myTextViewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

File Converter, Online ships an update every 3 months, myTextViewer every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Converter, Online | myTextViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-converter-online-convert/id1271710196/reviews)** | [3.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer-code-and-log-file/id1272975241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **53.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 98 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QaamGo Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/731882428) | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) |

## What reviewers say

### File Converter, Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-converter-online-convert/id1271710196)

Easily convert a wide range of file types, including audio, video, images, documents, and ebooks, to popular formats. This free online tool processes your files in the cloud, saving battery and allowing multitasking.

**Highlights:** Convert audio files, Convert video files, Convert image files, Convert documents, Convert ebooks, Compress archive files, Extract text from images (OCR)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast conversion speeds
- 💰 Free service
- 👍 Website version works reliably
- 📱 User-friendly interface
- 🎯 Effective for specific formats (PDF, eBook conversions)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently fails to convert files
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across platforms
- 📱 Poor iOS app implementation
- 🔌 Requires internet connection (no offline support)
- 🗂️ Difficulty accessing cloud storage files

**Reported bugs**

- App reverts to previous page after file selection
- File not found errors despite file existence
- Upload freezes at 3-10% completion
- Conversion fails with 'Failed' message
- Cannot access local files through Cloud option

**Requested features**

- Batch conversion for multiple files
- Offline conversion capability
- Google Drive integration
- Multi-language support in app
- Better cloud storage access (OneDrive, Box, etc.)


### myTextViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer-code-and-log-file/id1272975241)

Easily open and view any text-based file, including code, logs, and configurations, on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy offline syntax highlighting, instant search, and a clean interface without ads while reading.

**Highlights:** Open unsupported text file formats, Offline syntax highlighting for multiple languages, Fast in-file search with live count, File library on home screen, Light, Dark, and System appearance modes, Smart encoding and large file support, 100% on-device privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
- 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
- ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
- ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
- 😤 Requires review before using app
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open files from Files app
- JSON files display blank
- XML files not rendering properly
- App crashes or won't launch
- Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Search/find function within documents
- File editing capabilities
- Remove ads or ad-free option
- Support for action extensions
- Better file import options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Converter, Online free?

File Converter, Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is myTextViewer free?

myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, File Converter, Online or myTextViewer?

File Converter, Online is rated higher. File Converter, Online averages 5.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while myTextViewer averages 3.7 from 159 ratings.

### Do File Converter, Online or myTextViewer have ads?

myTextViewer shows ads; File Converter, Online does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Converter, Online or myTextViewer?

File Converter, Online ships an update every 3 months, and myTextViewer every 10 months. Most recently, File Converter, Online was updated on November 11, 2026 and myTextViewer on November 13, 2026.

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