Comparison

Directory Viewer vs URL Path Converter

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

Head to head
About

Directory Viewer

Easily view file and directory lists generated on your computer. This utility app supports files created on Windows, Mac, or Linux, offering a clean, redesigned interface with bookmarking and saved file features.

Highlights
  • View directory and file lists
  • Supports Windows, Mac, Linux files
  • New design interface
  • Bookmarks
  • Saved files
Features
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With this viewer you can view a file list of directories and files. You can generate this list on your Windows, Mac or Linux, and view this text file from this app. The app has been updated with new design. Previous design used a web based viewer, and now it has been redesigned to a new design code with Bookmarks and Saved Files.

About

URL Path Converter

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URL Path Converter makes cross-platform work easier by converting network paths between between smb://Server/Share and \\Server\Share formats—and vice versa instantly. No more manually retyping or fixing slashes. Just paste, convert, and copy. Whether you're sharing server paths with teammates, writing documentation, or connecting to remote shares, this tool eliminates time-consuming formatting errors. Features • Convert smb://Server/Share to \\Server\Share • Convert paths back to smb:// format • One-click Copy to Clipboard • Clean, simple interface • Lightweight and works fully offline • Perfect for developers, IT admins, DevOps, support teams, and cross-platform users Stop wasting time fixing slashes — convert paths instantly with URL Path Converter.

Screenshots

Directory Viewer4 screens
URL Path Converter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: URL Path Converter at Free against Directory Viewer's $0.99. URL Path Converter also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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

URL Path Converter is free to download; Directory Viewer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Directory Viewer ships an update monthly, URL Path Converter daily. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Directory Viewer versus URL Path Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectory ViewerURL Path Converter
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohit KhannaBhavesh Jain

In-app purchases

None

Directory Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

URL Path Converter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Directory Viewer free?
Directory Viewer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is URL Path Converter free?
URL Path Converter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Directory Viewer or URL Path Converter have ads?
Neither Directory Viewer nor URL Path Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Directory Viewer or URL Path Converter?
Directory Viewer ships an update monthly, and URL Path Converter daily. Most recently, Directory Viewer was updated on August 31, 2026 and URL Path Converter on September 16, 2026.

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