# File Converter vs CivSpot

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Converter | CivSpot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-converter/id486538934/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civspot/id6748280790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **479** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ice Cold Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/468552068) | [Tech Teki LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824973035) |

## 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


### CivSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civspot/id6748280790)

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:** 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 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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