Comparison

File Converter vs CivSpot

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

Head to head
About

File Converter

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
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File Converter will convert from and to almost every file format while saving you time and battery! With support for over 2.000 source formats we're working hard to stay the most complete converter app. The File Converter app converts files in the conversion cloud so your battery isn't wasted, you can continue using your device and your conversions will be much faster. Convert to: • Video converter: convert movies to 3G2, 3GP, AVI, DPG, FLV, GIF, H264, M4V, Matroska MKV, Quicktime MOV, MP4, MPG, OGV, SWF, VOB, WebM VP8, WEBP and WMV. Profiles for iPad, iPhone, iPod, Nintendo, Playstation, Wii, XBOX, more! • Ebook converter: convert to AZW, AZW3, DJVU, DOCX, ePub, FB2, HTML, HTMLZ, LIT, LRF, MOBI, OEB, PDB, PDF, PML, PRC, RB, RTF, SNB, TCR, TXT, TXTZ, more! • Document converter: document to DJVU, Microsoft Word DOC, DOCX, HTML, Open-Office ODT, OTT, PDF, RTF, TEX, TXT, UOT, WPS • Presentation converter: ODP, OTP, PDF, PPS, PPSX, PowerPoint Presentation PPT, PPTX, SWF, UOP • Spreadsheet converter: CSV, DIF, GNM, HTML, ODS, OTS, PDF, SLK, TEX, TXT, UOS, XLSM, XLS, XLSX, XLT, XLTX, XML • Markup converter: DJVU, HTML, INFO, Markdown MD, PDF, TEX, TEXI, TEXT, TEXTILE, TXT, WIKI, more! • Audio converter: convert music to AAC, AC3, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MIDI, MMF, MP3, MPA, OGG, OPUS, WAV, WMA • Image converter: convert photos to AI, BMP, EPS, EXR, GIF, HEIC, ICO, JPEG, JPG, PCX, PNG, PS, PSD, SVG, TGA, TIFF, WBMP, WEBP • 3D converter: convert 3d model to 3DS, BRP, CTM, DAE, FBX, IGS, OBJ, STL, STP, STPZ, WRL, X3D, GCODE, SVG, Slicing, more! • CAD converter: convert engineering drawing to DWG, DXF, PDF, Map tiles, more! • LaTeX / ConTeXt converter: research to PDF, TEX, DOCX • Color palette converter: ACO, ASE, CPL, GPL, JCW, JSON, SKP, SOC, TXT, XML, more! • Texture converter: ASTC, DDS, EXR, KTX, TGA • Mesh converter: FEM, MESH, MSH, OBJ, VTK, VTU • Font converter: convert fonts to BIN, CFF, DFONT, EOT, FON, OTF, PFA, PFB, PT3, T11, T42, TTF, TTF.BIN, UFO, WOFF, WOFF2, more! • Embroidery converter: CSD, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PCS, PEC, PES, SEW • Statistics converter: Stata DTA, SPSS SAV, SAS SAS7BDAT, SAS XPT • GPS converter: convert gps tracks to CSV, GDB, GPX, HTML, KML, KMZ, LOC, NMEA, SDF, TCX, TRK, TXT, USR, WPT, more! • Gerber converter: CNC, GBR, ISEL, PDF, more! • Subtitle converter: CSV, JSON, LRC, RT, SCC, SMI, SRT, SSA, STL, SUB, TTS, TXT, USF, VTT, XML, XSUBTITLE • Archives: compress 7Z, ARJ, TAR BZ2, CAB, EXE, KGB, LZH, RAR, RUN, SFX, SHAR, TAR, BZ2, TAR GZ, XZ, YZ1, ZIP • Web converter: HAR, HTML, MHTML, more! • Generate Hash: Adler32, HTPasswd, Blowfish, CRC32, DES, MD4, MD5, RIPE, SHA, Tiger, Whirlpool • Metadata: delete / view metadata • Scientific: NC, CDL • Repair: PDF, RAR, STL, ZIP, Audio, Video Examples: • Extract music from video • View hidden metadata • Convert Word to PDF • Video to animated GIF • Text to audio: listen to an ebook / audio book (text to speech, tts) • PDF to Word file to edit • Raster image to vector • Camera RAW file to image • Extract text from image with OCR • Create ringtones and cut audio • XPS to PDF or XLS to PDF • Website URL to image or ebook Some optional settings: • Video conversion: codec, rotate, stabilize, etc • Audio conversion: bitrate, frequency, trim, etc • Ebook conversion: metadata, e-book reader: Amazon Kindle, Sony, Apple iPad, Kobo, Nook, tablet, etc • Images conversion: size, filters, dpi, etc • Documents conversion: OCR (text recognition), etc • CAD drawing: color, scale, margin, etc More! Notes: • Offline conversion is supported for Audio and Video. • We can't convert: password protected files (secured pdf, encrypted) and DRM protected files. • Files get uploaded SECURELY and will be DELETED immediately after the conversion is done or failed. We don't keep any copies or logs!

About

CivSpot

Report local urban issues like broken traffic lights or overflowing bins. Submit reports publicly or privately, with administrators assigning them to the correct departments. Track progress with photo proof of resolution.

Highlights
  • Report urban issues
  • Categorize reports
  • Public and private posting
  • Administrator review
  • Assignment to municipal workers
  • Photo proof of resolution
  • Status tracking
Features
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CivSpot empowers citizens to actively participate in improving their local communities. This intuitive app provides a streamlined platform for reporting a wide array of urban issues, from everyday inconveniences like a broken traffic signal or overflowing public bins, to more significant concerns such as homelessness or maintenance needs in public buildings. Users can quickly create a post by selecting a relevant category, ensuring that reports are accurately directed. Whether you prefer to share an issue with the wider community or keep it confidential, CivSpot offers both public and private posting options. Once a report is submitted, it undergoes a swift review process by a dedicated administrator. Upon approval, the issue is intelligently assigned to the appropriate municipal worker or department responsible for that specific category. The assigned worker then updates the post's status, first marking it as "ongoing" to indicate that action is being taken. Crucially, upon completion of the task, the worker is required to upload a photographic proof of resolution, which is then visible to the original reporter and, if public, to all users. This transparent system ensures accountability and allows citizens to see the direct impact of their reports. CivSpot fosters a collaborative environment between residents and local authorities, leading to quicker problem resolution, increased civic engagement, and ultimately, a more responsive and efficient community for everyone. Download CivSpot and become an active participant in building a better town.

Screenshots

File Converter4 screens
CivSpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CivSpot at 5.0 against File Converter's 3.8. CivSpot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). File Converter's advantage is ratings volume (479 vs 1). On price 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. File Converter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. CivSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CivSpot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Converter has 479 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Converter ships an update every 3 months, CivSpot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
File Converter versus CivSpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ConverterCivSpot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (479 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings479 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB81 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIce Cold AppsTech Teki LLC

Customer experience

File Converter

All ratings479 ratings
Positive68.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral12.9%
Negative40.0%

CivSpot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

File Converter

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

CivSpot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

File Converter

Subscriptions9
  • Full Access$1.497 Days
  • Full Access$1.997 Days
  • Full Access2 variants$2.491 Month
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  • Full Access$3.991 Month
  • Full Access$4.991 Month
  • Full Access$30.991 Year
  • Full Access3 Days trial$38.991 Year
  • Full Access$39.991 Year
  • Full Access$49.991 Year
None

CivSpot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Converter free?
File Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CivSpot free?
CivSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, File Converter or CivSpot?
CivSpot is rated higher. File Converter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while CivSpot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do File Converter or CivSpot have ads?
File Converter shows ads; CivSpot does not.
Which is updated more often, File Converter or CivSpot?
File Converter ships an update every 3 months, and CivSpot every 3 weeks. Most recently, File Converter was updated on October 21, 2026 and CivSpot on October 19, 2026.

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