Comparison

HEIC Convert vs Image Converter °

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HEIC Convert

Easily convert your JPG or JPEG photos to the space-saving HEIC format. Preserve resolution, GPS, and EXIF data while reducing file size by approximately 40%. Supports converted images edited in Apple's Photos app.

Highlights
  • Convert JPG/JPEG to HEIC
  • Save ~40% storage space
  • Preserve resolution, GPS, EXIF
  • Supports edited photos
  • Optimized for iOS devices
Features
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With the release of iOS 11 in September 2017, Apple introduced a new image format called HEIC (mypicture.heic) based on the High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) standard. The main advantage of this new format is that every HEIC pic will save you roughly 40% on storage space compared to the 20-year-old JPEG format. The iOS 11 system and the new file format are supported by the following devices: iPhone: iPhone 5s iPhone SE iPhone 6 and 6 Plus iPhone 6s and 6s Plus iPhone 7 and 7 Plus iPhone 8, 8 plus and X iPhone XR, XS and XS Max iPad: iPad mini 2 iPad mini 3 iPad mini 4 iPad (5th generation) iPad Air iPad Air 2 iPad Pro 9.7 iPad Pro 10.5 iPad Pro 12.9 (1st generation) iPad Pro 12.9 (2nd generation) iPad Pro 11 (octobre 2018) iPad Pro 11 (mars 2020) iPad Pro 12.9 (octobre 2018) iPad Pro 12.9 (mars 2020) iPad Air (March 2019) iPad (September 2019) iPod touch: iPod touch (6th generation) However, even if all the listed devices can read this new format, not all of them can support the shooting and saving of pictures and videos with this new format. By default, only the following devices with iOS 11 can shoot and save pictures and movies, as HEIF standard: iPhone: iPhone 7 and 7 Plus iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X iPhone XR, XS and XS Max iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max iPad: iPad Pro 10.5 iPad Pro 12.9 (2nd generation) iPad Pro 11 (octobre 2018) iPad Pro 11 (mars 2020) iPad Pro 12.9 (octobre 2018) iPad Pro 12.9 (mars 2020) iPad Air (March 2019) iPad (September 2019) If you are wondering why only these models are natively compatible, it is because they use the A10 processor or better. Powerful processors are required to natively support the saving of pictures and videos with the HIEF standard. This is why, so far, the HEIC Convert app only works with those devices and converts all of the JPG or JPEG pictures taken by your device or others in HEIC format (which is derivative of the HEIF standard). The resolution will be preserved as the information is related to GPS and EXIF. However, for now, the app will not convert Portrait, PNG, GIF or Live files. It is the same with the movies, which stay in their original format. Finally, if you have edited your JPG or JPEG images with the Apple’s Photos app, the HEIC Convert app will only convert the final picture with all of the filters, modifications, etc. you have applied to it. So you will not be able to get back to your original image. Before running our app, make sure that you have backed up your iPhone with iTunes or iCloud.

About

Image Converter °

Easily convert images between popular formats like JPG, PNG, and GIF. Compress photos to save storage space without sacrificing quality. Share or save your converted images directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Convert between JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF
  • Compress images to reduce file size
  • Maintain photo quality during compression
  • Save storage space
  • Share converted images
  • Save converted images to device
Features
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Image Converter can convert major image file to: BMP, GIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, and TIFF Compress images, reducing photo size, keeping same photo quality and save storage space on your device. How to Convert Images: - Pick the image from your photos, online image URL, iCloud(File) or previously converted image from history list which you want to convert, then selected image will be available on your conversion page. - Select your target format and click on “Convert” Button. - Wait for some time, your image will be converted to your selected format. Remember the conversion time will vary based on your image size. But most of the time It's take time for a couple of seconds. - After successfully conversion your converted image will be stored on history board. From the history you can convert again this image. - Also can share any social network and download your converted image in photos. Our free Image Converter supports multiple file formats, including JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF. Input Formats: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF, JPG Output Formats: BMP, JPG, PNG and TIFF Install and enjoy unlimited image by using this awesome Image Converter application. In-App purchases: Subscriptions: - 1 Week - 1 Month - 1 Year Additional Subscription Information: - Subscription options are: 1 month, 1 week & 1 year - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Your Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period with the same cost you have started your subscription. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. - To restore your upgrade to Image Converter on a new device, go to the Settings screen, tap the “Restore Purchase” option and your subscription or previous purchases will become active free of charge. For more information : Terms of Use - https://sites.google.com/view/apps-places-image-converter Privacy Policy - http://appsplaces.com/policy.html

Screenshots

HEIC Convert4 screens
Image Converter °4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Image Converter ° at 4.6 against HEIC Convert's 3.7. Image Converter ° also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and ratings volume (34 vs 3). HEIC Convert's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HEIC Convert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Image Converter ° sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Image Converter ° holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image Converter ° has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of HEIC Convert's written reviews are positive against 50% of Image Converter °'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HEIC Convert ships an update every 2 months, Image Converter ° monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HEIC Convert versus Image Converter °: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEIC ConvertImage Converter °
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.6 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings334 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenius App SarlApps Places

Customer experience

HEIC Convert

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Image Converter °

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HEIC Convert

One-time1
  • HEIC Convert Unlock$0.99
4 purchases

Image Converter °

Subscriptions3
  • Upgrade to Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Upgrade to Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Upgrade to Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Access Lifetime Pass$9.99

Questions

Is HEIC Convert free?
HEIC Convert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Image Converter ° free?
Image Converter ° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HEIC Convert or Image Converter °?
Image Converter ° is rated higher. HEIC Convert averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Image Converter ° averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.
Do HEIC Convert or Image Converter ° have ads?
Neither HEIC Convert nor Image Converter ° shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HEIC Convert or Image Converter °?
HEIC Convert ships an update every 2 months, and Image Converter ° monthly. Most recently, HEIC Convert was updated on September 27, 2026 and Image Converter ° on September 30, 2026.

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