Comparison

File Converter vs The Video Converter

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

The Video Converter

Easily transform video and audio files into a wide range of formats like MP4, MOV, and MP3. Select your input, choose an output, and convert in seconds. Save, share, or view your converted files directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Convert to MP4, MOV, MP3, and more
  • Supports dozens of input and output formats
  • Fast conversion in seconds
  • Save, share, or open converted files
  • In-app file browser
  • Cloud-based and local conversion options
Features
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Quickly convert your videos to nearly any video or audio format! 1. Select your input file 2. Choose your output format ( MP4, MP3, AVI, M4A etc. ) 3. Convert! It will only take a few seconds. 4. Save your file, or open it in your favorite app! Here are the video and audio output formats you can choose from: MP4, MP3, WEBM, GIF, MOV, WMV, 3G2, AAC, AVI, FLAC, FLV, M4A, MKV, WAV, MPG You can convert from dozens of input formats, here are some of the most popular formats we support converting from: MOV, MP4, WEBM, M4A, AVI, TS, MTF, GIF, WMV, MP3, MKV MPG, 3GP and many more! Save, Share or View your converted videos in your favorite apps immediately. You can even browse your previously converted files with our in-app file browser. After conversion, you can immediately AirDrop your files right to your Mac or another device. Conversions usually take less than 15 seconds! Conversion is done on a secure cloud server, which makes conversion easier, faster and much more battery-friendly. You must have an internet connection to use this app. Files are immediately deleted from the server after conversion. While the files are immediately deleted after conversion or cancellation, you should be aware that by using this app, you agree that your files will be sent over to internet from the app to the conversion server. We've also recently added support for local conversions for many popular conversion types. These conversions don't require a server, and are usually done almost instantly! We are continuing to add support for more local conversions with each update. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium Pass): Premium Pass beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/the-video-converter/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/the-video-converter/terms

Screenshots

File Converter4 screens
The Video Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Video Converter at 4.5 against File Converter's 3.8. The Video Converter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10K vs 473). File Converter's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 28%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and The Video Converter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Video Converter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Video Converter has 10K 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 28% of The Video Converter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Converter ships an update every 3 months, The Video Converter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
File Converter versus The Video Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ConverterThe Video Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (473 ratings)4.5 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better27.7% of reviews
Number of ratings47310K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIce Cold AppsFloat Tech, LLC

Customer experience

File Converter

All ratings473 ratings
Positive68.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral13.7%
Negative40.1%

The Video Converter

All ratings10,010 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews415 reviews
Positive27.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative69.4%

User reviews

File Converter

From 473 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

The Video Converter

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast conversion
  • 💡 Variety of conversion options
  • 🔒 Secure file handling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data handling
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🔋 Slow conversion speeds

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

The Video Converter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Conversion fails for larger files
  • Incompatibility with certain video formats
  • Corrupted output files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bulk file conversion
  • More video format support
  • Option to adjust output quality
  • Background conversion

In-app purchases

9 purchases

File Converter

Subscriptions9
  • Full Access$1.497 Days
  • Full Access$1.997 Days
  • Full Access2 variants$2.491 Month
Show 6 more
  • 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
6 purchases

The Video Converter

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Pass$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Pass3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Pass$6.99
  • Lifetime Pass$12.99
  • Lifetime Pass Promo$29.99

Questions

Is File Converter free?
File Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Video Converter free?
The Video Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Converter or The Video Converter?
The Video Converter is rated higher. File Converter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while The Video Converter averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.
Do File Converter or The Video Converter have ads?
File Converter shows ads; The Video Converter does not.
Which is updated more often, File Converter or The Video Converter?
File Converter ships an update every 3 months, and The Video Converter every 4 months. Most recently, File Converter was updated on September 21, 2026 and The Video Converter on September 24, 2026.

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