Comparison

Samurai Search 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

Samurai Search

Efficiently search text and PDF files across your device, iCloud, and external storage. Preview matched files or open them in other applications. Supports advanced search options like regular expressions.

Highlights
  • Search text and PDF files
  • iCloud and external storage support
  • File preview
  • Regular expression support
  • Customizable file types
  • Saved search locations
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Search your iOS device or iCloud for text, source code, plain text files, and PDFs. Find matches inside files and preview results instantly, or open any matched file in your favourite editing or viewing app. Flexible search options: whole word, case sensitive (all file types), and regular expressions (for text files). Choose which files to include by selecting standard or custom text file types, or by searching filenames that match a pattern. Select where to search from On My iPad, iCloud Drive, or external file providers such as SMB and USB folders. When possible, the app retains saved search selections so you can quickly repeat the same searches later. If you search selected folders in iCloud Drive, matching iCloud files are synced to your device before searching, ensuring fast local results. Searching plain text files is extremely fast and memory efficient. PDF search speed depends on the document content and can be slow. Note also that PDF search may consume large amounts of memory which can cause Samurai Search to crash.

About

Image Converter

This app offers fast, private photo editing tools. Convert, compress, resize, and upscale images in batches directly on your device. It supports various formats and offers AI-powered enhancements for high-quality results.

Highlights
  • Batch image processing
  • Smart format conversion
  • AI-powered image upscaling
  • Intelligent photo compression
  • Image resizing with presets
  • Offline processing
  • Photo library integration
Features
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FormatFlow – Batch Image Converter, Compressor & Photo Toolkit FormatFlow is your essential iOS app for fast, simple, and private photo editing. Effortlessly convert, compress, resize, and manage your photos in batches — all from your iPhone or iPad, with full photo library integration. Designed for speed, privacy, and ease of use, FormatFlow gives you everything you need to edit smarter, faster, and with complete control. Key Features # Batch Image Processing (Need Premium Subscription) • Batch convert, compress, and upscale multiple images at once. Save time with efficient batch workflows, progress tracking, and error recovery. • Merge multiple images into a single, high-quality PDF. # Smart Format Conversion • Convert photos between JPEG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, and PDF • Preserve image quality and important photo details • Keep all your photo metadata intact • Perfect for sharing, storage, and cross-platform compatibility # Premium Image Enhancement • Enlarge images using AI CoreML- powered upscaling . • Upscale photos to stunning 4K and 8K quality • Perfect for printing, professional presentations, and digital displays • Real-time preview of enhanced photos • Ideal for restoring old photos or improving low-resolution images # Intelligent Photo Compression • Reduce file size by up to 90% while keeping photos crystal clear • Smart compression automatically balances quality and size • Perfect for email attachments, messaging, and cloud storage • Free up space on your iPhone without losing photo quality # Image Resizing • Resize photos to any dimension with perfect clarity • Ready-made presets for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn • Custom sizes for websites, printing, and professional use • Maintain aspect ratios automatically • Create perfect thumbnails and profile pictures # Photo Library Integration • Seamlessly access and manage your photos. Save processed images directly into your albums. # Privacy First • All image processing is done locally on your device for maximum privacy. An internet connection is required only for app logging and future ad services. • 100% offline processing - your photos never leave your device • No cloud uploads, no data collection • Complete control over your photos # Beautiful & Easy to Use • Clean, modern interface designed for iOS • Quick actions for common tasks • Real-time previews of all changes • Multi Themes support • Premium themes available # Subscription Support • Subscribe for unlimited photo edits and exclusive access to powerful batch processing, image upscaling, format conversion, and theme options — with no ads. # Why Choose FormatFlow? • Batch convert, resize, and compress images effortlessly • Supports JPEG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, PDF, and more • Fast offline photo processing for speed and privacy • Unlimited photo editing and batch features with Premium • No data collection, no unnecessary tracking • Simple to use, modern design, built for iPhone and iPad # Perfect for: • Social media creators and influencers • Photographers and content creators • Business professionals • Anyone who wants to organize and optimize their photo collection • Web developers and designers • Digital artists and hobbyists Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://formatflow.digitalrockhub.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Samurai Search4 screens
Image Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samurai Search at none against Image Converter's 4. Samurai Search also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Image Converter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Samurai Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Samurai Search against 5.0 for Image Converter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai Search has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai Search ships an update every 5 days, Image Converter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Samurai Search versus Image Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai SearchImage Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (25 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael RourkeMahmoud Suliman

Customer experience

Samurai Search

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Image Converter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Samurai Search

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Image Converter

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Format Flow Monthly Plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Samurai Search free?
Samurai Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Image Converter free?
Image Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samurai Search or Image Converter?
Samurai Search and Image Converter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 25 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Samurai Search or Image Converter have ads?
Neither Samurai Search nor Image Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samurai Search or Image Converter?
Samurai Search ships an update every 5 days, and Image Converter every 2 months. Most recently, Samurai Search was updated on November 3, 2026 and Image Converter on November 2, 2026.

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