MP4 Maker vs Files by WALTR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MP4 Maker
Easily convert video files to MP4 format directly on your device. This app prioritizes your privacy by processing all conversions locally, ensuring your files never leave your phone. Customize quality settings to balance file size and image resolution.
- Convert videos to MP4
- Local device processing
- Export converted files
- Multiple quality settings
- Privacy-focused
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Have you ever needed a video file on the MP4 format? MP4 Maker solves this problem by converting video files to .MP4 and allowing you to easily export the result. For your privacy MP4 Maker uses the processing power of your mobile device to convert the videos without sending the data to a server, so your files never leave your device. You can choose to convert your files with multiple quality settings so you can fine tune the file size and image quality that best suits your needs! MP4 Maker is now available on all iOS Devices!
Files by WALTR
This app acts as a central hub for all your files, supporting various formats. It allows easy sharing with contacts, importing from other devices, and managing files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy a beautiful interface for a seamless file management experience.
- Centralized file hub
- Import files from devices
- Manage and organize files
- Share files with contacts
- iMessage integration
- File preview and music playback
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It's a hub for all of your files, even the weird, unsupported ones. Easily send files to your contacts via iMessage with the built-in iMessage App. Simple but stunningly pretty design makes file management on iOS a joy. You will fall in love with Files by WALTR thanks to the freedom that it brings to your files. Here’s a quick overview of what Files by WALTR is capable of. Your iPhone & iPad will say thank you for this app! ◆ Import files from your computer or any nearby devices ◆ Manage your files ◆ Save files to apps that fit them more ◆ Share files with friends ◆ Preview & listen to music (online or offline) ◆ Effortlessly move images transferred from your computer to Photos Files by WALTR is probably the simplest file manager you can find for your iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MP4 Maker at 4.6 against Files by WALTR's 2.5. MP4 Maker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 24). Files by WALTR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (40% vs 26%). On price, ads, 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. MP4 Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Files by WALTR asks for nothing beyond the download.
MP4 Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MP4 Maker has 2.4K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of MP4 Maker's written reviews are positive against 40% of Files by WALTR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MP4 Maker ships an update weekly, Files by WALTR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MP4 Maker | Files by WALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better | 2.5 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. | Softorino Inc. |
Customer experience
MP4 Maker
Files by WALTR
Bugs and requests
MP4 Maker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't convert MTS, HEVC, or other common file types
- Conversion process freezes or fails, even with paid version
- Converted videos have lower quality than expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more video file types
- Improve conversion quality, especially for higher resolutions
- Provide more transparency on supported file formats
- Offer a free trial to test conversion capabilities
Files by WALTR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MP4 Maker
- MP4 Maker Premium$4.99
Files by WALTR
No in-app purchases
