# File Converter vs The Document Converter

The clearest difference is rating: The Document Converter at 4.7 against File Converter's 3.8. The Document Converter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 473). File Converter's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 36%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Converter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and The Document Converter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Document Converter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Document Converter has 5.9K ratings behind it against 473, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of File Converter's written reviews are positive against 36% of The Document Converter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

File Converter ships an update every 3 months, The Document Converter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Converter | The Document Converter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (473 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-converter/id486538934/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-document-converter/id893322800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 473 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 36.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 83 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ice Cold Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/468552068) | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) |

## 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


### The Document Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-document-converter/id893322800)

Effortlessly transform files into various document and image formats like PDF, DOCX, and JPG. Simply select your input, choose the desired output, and convert in seconds. Save, share, or open your converted files directly in other applications.

**Highlights:** Convert to PDF, DOCX, JPG, TXT, and more, Supports dozens of input formats, Save, share, or open converted files, In-app file browser, AirDrop support, Cloud and local conversion options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $3.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for document conversion
- 🚀 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🐛 Conversion issues with certain file formats
- 🔒 Misleading about free trial
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Conversion process gets stuck or fails
- Corrupted output files
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more file formats
- Improve file management and organization
- Provide offline conversion capabilities
- Introduce a more transparent pricing model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Converter free?

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

### Is The Document Converter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Converter or The Document Converter?

The Document Converter is rated higher. File Converter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while The Document Converter averages 4.7 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do File Converter or The Document Converter have ads?

File Converter shows ads; The Document Converter does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Converter or The Document Converter?

File Converter ships an update every 3 months, and The Document Converter every 5 months. Most recently, File Converter was updated on September 21, 2026 and The Document Converter on September 22, 2026.

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