Comparison

JPEG XL Toolbox vs Coverpic

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

Head to head
About

JPEG XL Toolbox

This app converts various image formats, including ProRAW DNG, HEIF, and JPEG, to JPEG XL (JXL). It offers lossless and lossy compression options, preserves metadata and 16-bit depth, and supports batch conversions. The app also maintains HDR display effects.

Highlights
  • ProRAW DNG to JXL conversion
  • Lossless and lossy compression
  • Metadata and 16-bit depth preservation
  • HDR display effect support
  • Batch conversion
  • HEIF and JPEG to JXL conversion
Features
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This application offers various JPEG XL (JXL) functionalities. Supports: * ProRAW DNG -> DNG - Lossless compression, about 1/2 of the original size - Lossy compression, about 1/6 of the original size * ProRAW DNG -> JXL - Lossy conversion, about 1/7 of the original size * DNG -> JXL - Lossy conversion, about 1/7 of the original size * HEIF -> JXL - Lossy conversion * JPEG -> JXL - Lossless conversion Features: * Keeps the internal metadata * Preserves 16-bit depth * Preserves HDR display effects in iOS Photos App * Batch conversion capabilities === CHNAGELOG === ### version 0.3.2 * Bumps libjxl to v0.10.2 * Adjusts settings view ### version 0.3.1 * Improves processing speed significantly * Adds lossless mode for ProRAW compression * Uses 7 as the default effort ### version 0.3.0 * Adds ProRAW direct compression ### version 0.2.1 * Settings page adjustment * Some UI improvements ### version 0.2.0 * Adds Pro version purchase * Adds several ProRAW parameters in settings for Pro version * Adds decoding speed in settings * Low memory mode now allows devices with 4GB RAM to convert 48M ProRAW ### version 0.1.2 * Uses lossless encoding for JPEG automatically * Adds Modular mode support * Adds Progressive mode support * Adds Colorspace support * Keeps HDR effect when converting from ProRAW ### version 0.1.1 * Adds support for ProRAW to lossy JPEG XL conversion * Adds Batch conversion * Keeps DNG Metadata in JXL * Adds quality and effort in settings

About

Coverpic

Features
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Hide photos & text inside normal-looking images. Want to send your friend a secret message that looks like a regular photo? Or keep some private pics safe without uploading them to the cloud? Coverpic lets you hide images and text inside another photo — protected by a password. It looks like an ordinary picture, but only people with the password can unlock what's inside. -- Why it's fun -- Hide anything Photos, text messages, notes — lock them inside a cover image. Password only Set a password and share it with your trusted friends. No one else can peek. Totally offline Everything happens on your phone. Nothing gets uploaded anywhere. Ever. Looks totally normal The encrypted file looks like a regular photo. Your secrets stay hidden in plain sight. History included Check what you've hidden before, re-save or share anytime. -- Perfect for -- • Secret messages for your bestie or partner • Surprise reveals ("look closer") • Private photos you don't want in your camera roll • Pranks and hidden notes • Keeping memories safe without cloud backup Heads up: If you post hidden images on social media, they might get compressed and the secret could be lost. Always keep the original file! Privacy should feel easy, not scary. Download Coverpic and start hiding secrets today. Privacy Policy: https://coverpic.pages.dev/privacy Terms of Service: https://coverpic.pages.dev/terms

Screenshots

JPEG XL Toolbox3 screens
Coverpic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coverpic at none against JPEG XL Toolbox's 1. Coverpic also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). JPEG XL Toolbox's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. JPEG XL Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Coverpic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JPEG XL Toolbox ships an update monthly, Coverpic weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JPEG XL Toolbox versus Coverpic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJPEG XL ToolboxCoverpic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUIKA LTDshogo isaji

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JPEG XL Toolbox

One-time1
  • JPEG XL Toolbox Pro$4.99
None

Coverpic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JPEG XL Toolbox free?
JPEG XL Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coverpic free?
Coverpic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JPEG XL Toolbox or Coverpic have ads?
Coverpic shows ads; JPEG XL Toolbox does not.
Which is updated more often, JPEG XL Toolbox or Coverpic?
JPEG XL Toolbox ships an update monthly, and Coverpic weekly. Most recently, JPEG XL Toolbox was updated on November 3, 2026 and Coverpic on October 30, 2026.

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