Comparison

1Direct vs Convert

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

Head to head
About

1Direct

Features
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1Direct is a private communication utility for phone numbers you need temporarily but do not want to add to Contacts. Enter a number, choose its country code, add an optional message, and continue using a supported communication service, SMS, or a phone call. 1Direct also provides locally stored tools that make repeated communication faster and more organized. COMMUNICATE WITHOUT SAVING A CONTACT Choose a country code, enter a phone number, and start the appropriate action without adding the number to your address book. REUSABLE MESSAGE TEMPLATES Create and organize frequently used messages for introductions, sales enquiries, support replies, order updates, and follow-ups. Insert a template into the composer with one tap. PRIVATE FAVORITES AND HISTORY Save useful numbers with a nickname inside 1Direct. Review recent and frequently used numbers without writing them to Apple Contacts. QR CODE TOOLS Create QR codes for a phone number, contact card, or compatible message link. Share the generated QR image or scan supported QR codes to bring a number into the composer. QUICK ACTIONS Continue through supported messaging services, SMS, or a phone call from one place. Availability depends on the services installed on your device. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Favorites, recent numbers, and templates are stored locally on your device. 1Direct does not require an account and does not add or modify entries in Apple Contacts. Key features: - Country-code picker with search - Optional prewritten messages - Reusable message templates and categories - Recent and frequently used numbers - Private favorites with nicknames - QR code creation, sharing, and scanning - Clipboard number suggestions when enabled - Light, dark, and system appearance - Responsive iPhone and iPad interface Third-party services are separate from 1Direct and are subject to their own availability and terms. 1Direct is not affiliated with or endorsed by WhatsApp, Telegram, or their owners.

About

Convert

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Convert is an all-in-one file converter and media toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Convert MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, PDF, image, document, and spreadsheet files in one place. Manage your local documents and finish everyday file tasks without jumping between multiple apps. MP3, AUDIO, AND VIDEO CONVERTER • Convert MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, and other supported audio files • Convert MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and other supported video files • Extract MP3 or other audio tracks from videos • Use an audio converter for playback, sharing, and archiving • Use a video converter to prepare files for different devices and apps • Review file details such as duration, size, codec, bitrate, and resolution • Preview supported media before you work with it PDF CONVERTER AND PDF TOOLS • Convert documents, spreadsheets, presentations, images, and web links to PDF • Merge multiple PDF files in your chosen order • Split a PDF into separate pages • Extract selectable text from PDFs • Export PDF pages as PNG images TRANSCRIBE AUDIO AND VIDEO Turn supported audio and video into text. Choose a recognition language, optionally separate speakers, improve punctuation, review the transcript, edit it, and save it back to your Convert files. MANAGE YOUR FILES Use a familiar file browser to organize your files and folders. Create folders and text files, rename, move, duplicate, compress, decompress, share, delete, and view file information. Search and sort your files by name, type, size, or modification date. IMPORT FROM THE PLACES YOU USE Choose files from Convert, your photo library, or the system Files picker. Import photos and videos, browse iCloud Drive, and transfer files over Wi-Fi when you need to move content between devices. PROTECT YOUR FILES Enable Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode to lock Convert when it enters the background. Your files remain in the app while access to the app stays protected. DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY CONVERSIONS • Clean tools organized by task • Light and dark appearance options • File previews and practical conversion details • Original files remain unchanged while converted copies are saved in Convert Whether you need an MP3 converter, video converter, audio converter, PDF converter, PDF maker, PDF splitter, PDF merger, audio extractor, transcription tool, or private file manager, Convert brings those tasks together in one focused app. Convert your files quickly, keep your originals unchanged, and save the results where you can find them.

Screenshots

1Direct2 screens
Convert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 1Direct at 15.0 against Convert's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
1Direct versus Convert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1DirectConvert
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRam Tulugu亮辉 čµµ

In-app purchases

None

1Direct

No in-app purchases

None

Convert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1Direct free?
1Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Convert free?
Convert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1Direct or Convert have ads?
Neither 1Direct nor Convert shows ads.

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