# File Converter vs iFiles

The clearest difference is rating: iFiles at 4.7 against File Converter's 3.8. iFiles also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 479). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 iFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 479, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of File Converter's written reviews are positive against 45% of iFiles'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, iFiles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Converter | iFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-converter/id486538934/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 479 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ice Cold Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/468552068) | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) |

## 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


### iFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044)

Organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. Includes a document scanner, PDF reader, media players, and file conversion tools. Manage files from cloud storage and network servers with ease.

**Highlights:** File management and organization, Document scanning and PDF editing, File conversion for documents and media, Built-in music and video players, Web browser with file downloader, ZIP/RAR extraction and archiving, Cloud storage and network server integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Useful file management
- 🔗 Good for file sharing
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive
- 🌐 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 📢 Excessive ads/pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing and crashing on login
- Inability to unzip files properly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file transfer and sharing
- Better compatibility with external devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Converter free?

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

### Is iFiles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Converter or iFiles?

iFiles is rated higher. File Converter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while iFiles averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do File Converter or iFiles have ads?

Both File Converter and iFiles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Converter or iFiles?

File Converter ships an update every 3 months, and iFiles every 3 weeks. Most recently, File Converter was updated on October 21, 2026 and iFiles on October 24, 2026.

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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.*