# File Converter vs Universal Viewer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Converter at 47% against Universal Viewer's 0%. File Converter also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (479 vs 9). Universal Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Converter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Universal Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Converter holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Converter has 479 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of File Converter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Viewer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Converter | Universal Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-converter/id486538934/reviews)** | [1.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-viewer/id1397352094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **479** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ice Cold Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/468552068) | [Travancore Analytics Pvt. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/329596779) |

## What reviewers say

### File Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-converter/id486538934)

This app converts files between thousands of formats, saving you time and battery. It leverages cloud processing for faster conversions and allows you to continue using your device. Supports video, ebook, document, audio, image, 3D, CAD, and many other file types.

**Highlights:** Supports over 2,000 source formats, Cloud-based conversion for speed and battery saving, Video, ebook, document, audio, and image conversion, 3D, CAD, and scientific file format support, Archive compression and extraction, Metadata viewing and deletion, File repair for common formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $2.49 | per month |
| Full Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $30.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $38.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Lots of conversion options
- 👍 Useful for school/work
- 🚀 Fast conversions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads/watch video button doesn't work
- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🐛 Conversion issues/errors
- 🐛 Saved files not accessible
- 🐛 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Conversion errors
- Saved files disappearing
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Ad/video button not working

**Requested features**

- Increase file size limit
- Add more file format support
- Improve sharing/saving options
- Fix ad/video button


### Universal Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-viewer/id1397352094)

This utility app allows you to store and view various file types on your device, including documents, images, and media. It supports common formats like PDF, text, HTML, and popular image and video extensions. Easily transfer files from email, AirDrop, and iTunes File Sharing to organize and access them.

**Highlights:** View PDF, text, HTML, and image files, Built-in video and audio player, Supports AirDrop and iTunes File Sharing, File organizer functionality, Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, AVI, MP4, MKV, MP3, WAV formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Converter free?

File Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal Viewer free?

Universal Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, File Converter or Universal Viewer?

File Converter is rated higher. File Converter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while Universal Viewer averages 1.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do File Converter or Universal Viewer have ads?

File Converter shows ads; Universal Viewer does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*