Comparison

File Converter to the Formats vs Video Converter and Compressor

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.)
Features
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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

About

Video Converter and Compressor

This app converts and compresses video and audio files into numerous formats. It also allows merging video and audio clips, changing resolution, frame rate, and bitrates. Files can be imported from various sources, including cloud services and local devices.

Highlights
  • Convert video to any format
  • Compress video files
  • Merge video and audio clips
  • Convert audio to any format
  • Change video resolution and frame rate
  • Trim video and audio
Features
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Fastest Video Converter and Compressor in the market that supports almost all video formats: MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP, MOV, MTS, M2TS, TS, MPEG, MPG, WMV, M4V, VOB, FLV etc. This converter & compressor supports converting, compressing, changing resolution, Frame rate(FPS), and bitrates of a video file. It can also convert video files into Audio formats like MP3, AAC, AC3, OGG, M4A, WAV etc. It also supports a large number of video and audio codecs like H264, MPEG4, MPEG1, MPEG2, FLV1, VP8, VP9, WMV1, WMV2, AAC, MP3, MP2, AC3, OPUS, VORBIS, FLAC, ALAC, WMAV1, WMAV2, MP1, AMR-WB, AMR-NB etc. This video audio editor app also lets you trim/cut both audio and video as well as merge your audio and video files. Import input files from any device like a Desktop or Laptop Computer, Mobile device whether iPhone or other device which resides in the same WIFI / LAN network. Also from local directories, photos app, and cloud services as well. KEY FEATURES : # Video Converter ** Convert and Compress your video to almost any video and audio format. -Supported Formats: MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP, FLV, MTS, TS, MPEG, MPG, WMV, M4V, MOV, VOB, F4V, WEBM. -Resolution: Choose from a predefined 4K resolution to 240P or put any custom resolution. -Frame Rate: Choose from any predefined frame rates or put any custom frame rate. -Subtitle Track: Choose from existing subtitles tracks of the video to keep or discard. -Audio Track: Choose from existing audio tracks of the video to keep or discard. -Video & Audio Codecs: We support H264, MPEG4, MPEG1, MPEG2, FLV1, VP8, VP9, WMV1, WMV2, AAC, MP3, MP2, AC3, OPUS, VORBIS, FLAC, ALAC, WMAV1, WMAV2, MP1, AMR-WB, AMR-NB video and audio codecs. -Rotate & Flip Video: Apply 90-degree clockwise/anticlockwise or 180-degree rotation and Flip videos vertically or horizontally. Compress options - -High Quality: This compression option uses X264 and X265 codecs to compress your video keeping the nearly original video quality. -Video and Audio Bitrate: Reset video and audio bitrate to compress the file to a specific size. -CRF and Speed: Adjust CRF(Constant Rate Factor) and Speed to control the video quality. # Video Merger ** Join/merge/concat multiple videos into one video in any format you want. Change the resolution and aspect ratio of the merged video. Cut and trim your video files. Preview and export instantly. -Trim Video: This option keeps part of the video you selected. You can input the exact starting and ending cutting time precisely to the milliseconds. # Audio Converter ** Convert and Compress your audio to almost any audio format. -Supported Formats: MP3, AAC(M4A), AC3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MP4. -Audio Channel: Choose between mono and stereo channel. Compress Section - -Encoding: We support both Constant Bitrate(CBR) and Variable Bitrate(VBR) encoding. -Sample Rate: You can choose a sample rate from 8K to 48K. # Audio Merger ** Merge almost any format Audios to any other format. We support MP3, AAC, AC3, WAV, OGG, and FLAC files as input and output formats. ** All our features support Batch Processing. This software uses source code of FFmpeg which is available here. The instruction to compile and build the library is in the readme file inside it. Video Audio Converter & Editor's Terms of Use at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1etorRJccsJ-Ji9ZovzcbktEazSwv6KNMOW_OHFnxM_E/edit?usp=sharing Video Audio Converter & Editor's Privacy Policy at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MBoiFpeTGpXCFwpooQKK72ad2or0acEa54Cq7voTQQ0/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

File Converter to the Formats4 screens
Video Converter and Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Converter and Compressor at 87% against File Converter to the Formats's 15%. Video Converter and Compressor also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.6 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Converter to the Formats sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Video Converter and Compressor sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Converter and Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 507 and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of File Converter to the Formats's written reviews are positive against 87% of Video Converter and Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Converter to the Formats ships an update every 2 months, Video Converter and Compressor monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
File Converter to the Formats versus Video Converter and Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Converter to the FormatsVideo Converter and Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (507 ratings)4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews86.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5072.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlgoTwist LtdInverse.AI

Customer experience

File Converter to the Formats

All ratings507 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive14.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.3%

Video Converter and Compressor

All ratings2,209 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews872 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.9%

User reviews

File Converter to the Formats

From 507 App Store ratings

What 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

Video Converter and Compressor

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless conversion
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Helpful for various media tasks
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Conversion issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Potential security concerns
  • 📢 Annoying ads
  • 🐛 Inconsistent software behavior

Bugs and requests

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

Video Converter and Compressor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Paid subscription issues
  • Conversion quality problems
  • Inability to find output files

Requested features

4 requests
  • More codec support
  • Batch conversion option
  • Ability to select audio tracks
  • Improved memory management

In-app purchases

8 purchases

File Converter to the Formats

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time1
  • Lifetime Full Access$19.99
14 purchases

Video Converter and Compressor

Subscriptions8
  • GiftBox Weekly Offer$0.497 Days
  • 1 Week Premium Membership3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • GiftBox Monthly Offer$1.991 Month
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  • 1 Month Premium Membership3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month Premium Membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • GiftBox Yearly Offer$14.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Membership7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • 60 Minutes$4.99
  • 300 Minutes$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium Membership$19.99
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  • Lifetime Premium Membership$23.99
  • Lifetime Premium Membership$27.99
  • Lifetime Membership$34.99

Questions

Is File Converter to the Formats free?
File Converter to the Formats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Converter and Compressor free?
Video Converter and Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Converter to the Formats or Video Converter and Compressor?
Video Converter and Compressor is rated higher. File Converter to the Formats averages 4.2 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Video Converter and Compressor averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.
Do File Converter to the Formats or Video Converter and Compressor have ads?
Video Converter and Compressor shows ads; File Converter to the Formats does not.
Which is updated more often, File Converter to the Formats or Video Converter and Compressor?
File Converter to the Formats ships an update every 2 months, and Video Converter and Compressor monthly. Most recently, File Converter to the Formats was updated on September 20, 2026 and Video Converter and Compressor on September 23, 2026.

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