iConv vs File Converter to the Formats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iConv
This app facilitates a wide range of file conversions, including video, audio, documents, and images. It offers features like batch processing, OCR for text extraction from images, and file compression/decompression. Users can also trim media and manage files directly within the app.
- Batch video and audio conversion
- Document to PDF/PNG conversion
- Image to TXT (OCR)
- File decompression and compression
- Built-in document viewer
- Video/audio trimming
- Vocal and background music separation
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iConverter support a variety of conversions in everyday life. Such as video and audio conversion, document processing, decompressing files, image conversion, PDF conversion and so on. ----Key features---- • Convert batch of videos and audios to iPhone, iPad, iTunes. • Convert DOC, TXT, PPT,XLS,RTF,KEY,NUMBERS,PAGES to PDF and PNG • Convert Image to TXT, Optical character recognition(OCR) • Support file decompression and compression, package export(RAR,ZIP,7ZIP). • Built-in Reader document viewer for DOC, TXT, PPT, XLS, RTF, PDF,KEY,NUMBERS,PAGES or any other documents. • Support preview and convert of Photo、Gif and many documents. • Play video files frame-by-frame without missing any detail. • Audo import videos and easily convert. • Trim video/audio to desired clip with setting customized "start" and "end" time point. • Support for the Files App, you can put the files you want to convert under the "Imported" folder, and then enter the APP conversion, you can find the converted file in the "Converted" folder. • Support for Drag & Drop gestures, allowing you to easily drag and drop files in split-screen tasks. • Support the separation of vocals and background music of songs. ----Support format---- • Perfect supported output Devices: iPad, iPhone • Document formats: DOC, TXT, PPT, XLS, RTF, PDF,KEY,NUMBERS,PAGES,DOCX,PPTX,XLSX,RAR,ZIP,7ZIP • Input video formats: WMV, MKV, AVI, DivX, XviD, MPEG, MP4, MOV, QT, RM, RMVB, M2TS, M2T, FLV, MPEG2, MPEG3, MTS, ASF, 3GP, 3G2, GIF, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.264/PSP AVC Video, etc. • Input audio formats: MOV, FLV, WAV, MP3, MP2, AAC, M4A, WMA, FLAC, AMR, AWB, OGG and more. • Output video formats: OGG, WebM, WMV, MKV, AVI, MPEG, MP4, MOV, RMVB, FLV, MPEG2, MPEG3, ASF, 3GP, 3G2,etc. iConverter is FREE, so try it today and see how much better file conversions can be. If you have any need for format conversion, please contact us at xiaosa1617@126.com. ========================== iConv Pro Unlimited Subscription ========================== - Join iConv Pro members, free to use all features, including all video & audio formats, ocr function, in addition, ads will be automatically removed. - iConv Pro Unlimited subscription is billed monthly or annually at the rate correspnding to the selected plan. In addition, a one-time payment will be offered if needed, which is not one of the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to Itunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - Terms of use : https://www.jianshu.com/p/7b3c05310c93 - Privacy policy: https://www.jianshu.com/p/0f8aac209878
File Converter to the Formats
Easily convert various file types, including images, videos, audio, and documents, into numerous desired formats. All conversions are processed securely on your device, ensuring your files remain private. Offers flexible input options and comprehensive format support.
- Convert images to various formats and PDF
- Convert audio files to different audio formats
- Convert video files to audio or image formats
- Convert documents (Word, PowerPoint, PDF) to PDF, images, or archives
- Archive conversion (RAR, TAR, 7z, Zip)
- On-device, secure conversion process
- Multiple input methods (Photo Library, Files app, etc.)
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Convert many formats easily, you are few taps away from your desired format! The app contains many great formats for many file types such as images, videos, audio files and archives. You can select input files in many ways such as: * Photo Library * Video Library * Link (Not for all types) * Files app * Import from other apps * iTunes Library After choosing your input file you'll select your desired output format and start converting! Conversion doesn't happen on any server but only on your device so it is fully secured and no one will have access to your files! There are many ways to contact support inside the app so if you've got any questions / requests / ideas, feel free to share it with us! Hope you'll have a great time converting files with the app! Currently Available Formats Conversion List: ************************* *** Images Conversion *** ************************* * BMP, PNG, WebP, JPG, TIFF, ICO -- to --> BMP, PNG, WebP, JPG, TIFF, ICO, Zip, 7z * BMP, PNG, WebP, JPG, TIFF, ICO -- to --> PDF * SVG -- to --> BMP, PNG, WebP, JPG, TIFF, ICO, Zip, 7z ************************** *** Archives Conversion *** ************************** * Videos, Images, Audio Files to 7z / zip * RAR -- to --> Zip, 7z * TAR -- to --> Zip, 7z * 7z -- to --> Zip * Zip -- to --> 7z ************************* *** Audio Conversion *** ************************* * Audio -- to --> Zip, 7z * MP3 -- to --> CAF, M4A, AIFF, WAV, OGG * CAF, WAV, AIFF, M4A, OGG -- to --> CAF, WAV, AIFF, M4A, OGG * MOV, M4V, MP4 -- to --> CAF, WAV, AIFF, M4A, OGG ************************* **** Video Conversion **** ************************* * Video -- to --> Zip, 7z * Video -- to --> Audio (file types below) * MOV, M4V, MP4 -- to --> CAF, WAV, AIFF, M4A, OGG * MOV, M4V, MP4, 3GP, 3G2 -- to --> GIF, APNG, Live Photo * MOV, MP4, M4V -> MOV, MP4, M4V * MOV, MP4, M4V -> 3GP * GIF -> MOV, MP4, M4V, 3GP, APNG, Live Photo **************************** *** Document Conversion *** **************************** * Word (docx / doc) -- to --> PDF, Zip, 7z, PNGs, JPGs * Powerpoint format (pptx / ppt) -- to --> PDF, Zip, 7z, PNGs, JPGs * PDF -- to --> Zip, 7z, PNGs, JPGs ************************** Subscriptions & Terms ************************** The usage of the File Converter to the Formats app requires a valid subscription. Our subscription plan is billed monthly. Free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the trial period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. All subscriptions automatically renew if it is not cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for the next subscription period up to 24 hours prior to the current subscription expiring. It is not possible to cancel an existing in-app subscription. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.algotwist.com/apps/file-converter/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iConv at 66% against File Converter to the Formats's 15%. iConv also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). File Converter to the Formats's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iConv sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and File Converter to the Formats sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iConv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 507 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of iConv's written reviews are positive against 15% of File Converter to the Formats's.
iConv ships an update every 3 weeks, File Converter to the Formats every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iConv | File Converter to the Formats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better | 4.2 (507 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews — better | 14.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 507 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HappyTimes Tech Co., Ltd. | AlgoTwist Ltd |
Customer experience
iConv
File Converter to the Formats
User reviews
iConv
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast conversion
- 💯 Reliable
- 🔍 Useful features
- 💰 Free version available
Room to improve
- 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔍 Limited options in free version
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 📤 Difficulty saving converted files
- 🙈 Too many ads in free version
File Converter to the Formats
From 507 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ✅ Reliable file conversion functionality
- 💰 Affordable pricing ($1.99/month)
Room to improve
- 💸 Requires paid subscription for basic features
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ❌ Misleading 'free' app marketing
- ⚠️ Limited free trial functionality
- 🔗 Poor support for certain file formats
Bugs and requests
iConv
Reported bugs
4 issues- Conversion process fails for certain file types
- Saved files not appearing in expected locations
- Subscription issues and trouble cancelling
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Batch conversion option
- More output format options
- Ability to convert from external storage
- Improved dark mode support
- Better file management tools
File Converter to the Formats
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes when attempting to convert files
- App closes unexpectedly when loading content
- Converted videos display sideways/incorrect orientation
- Empty files generated after download
- Crashes during mp3 to m4a conversion
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- Crashes during mp3 to wav conversion
- App freezing and becoming unresponsive
- Functionality issues after paid purchase
Requested features
5 requests- Truly free basic conversion features
- Support for Twitter link conversion
- Easy subscription cancellation/withdrawal process
- Support for additional file formats (mp3, mov, jpeg conversions)
- Improved video orientation handling during conversion
In-app purchases
iConv
- iConv Pro(1 Week)$0.997 Days
- iConv Pro(1 Month)$2.991 Month
- iConv Pro(1 Year)$6.491 Year
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- iConv Pro(1 Year)3 Days trial$7.991 Year
- iConv Pro(1 Month NonRenewal)$2.99
- iConv Pro(Forever)$18.99
File Converter to the Formats
- Month Full Unlimited Pass$1.991 Month
- Month Full Unlimited Pass3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Month Full Unlimited Pass$2.991 Month
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- Year Full Unlimited Pass3 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Year Full Unlimited Pass$7.991 Year
- Year Full Unlimited Pass$14.991 Year
- Year Full Unlimited Pass$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Full Access$19.99
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