Comparison

FLConvert vs Shady Encoding

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

Head to head
About

FLConvert

Features
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FLConvert performs IEEE-754 conversions of 32-bit numeric values and Fixed-Point (Qm.n/UQm.n) conversions.

About

Shady Encoding

Features
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Shady Encoding turns plain text into fun coded messages using simple, key-based transformations (think classic Caesar-style ciphers). Create a custom key, encode a message, and share it. To make sharing easy, you can export and import keys using QR codes. FEATURES β€’ Encode and decode text with your own keys β€’ Save and manage multiple keys (name them, reuse them) β€’ Export keys as a QR code β€’ Import keys by scanning a QR code β€’ Copy or share encoded text via the iOS Share Sheet β€’ Works offline β€” no account required IMPORTANT Shady Encoding is for puzzles, learning, and light obfuscation. It is not secure encryption and should not be used to protect sensitive information. β€œWhat’s New” (Version Notes) Initial release. Encode/decode messages with custom keys and share keys via QR codes.

Screenshots

FLConvert1 screens
Shady Encoding4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shady Encoding at 18.2 against FLConvert's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
FLConvert versus Shady Encoding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLConvertShady Encoding
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael PriceSergey Tereshkin

In-app purchases

None

FLConvert

No in-app purchases

None

Shady Encoding

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FLConvert free?
FLConvert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shady Encoding free?
Shady Encoding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FLConvert or Shady Encoding have ads?
Neither FLConvert nor Shady Encoding shows ads.

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