FLConvert vs Shady Encoding
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FLConvert
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FLConvert performs IEEE-754 conversions of 32-bit numeric values and Fixed-Point (Qm.n/UQm.n) conversions.
Shady Encoding
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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 • Encode and decode text with your own keys • Save and manage multiple keys (name them, reuse them) • Export keys as a QR code • Import keys by scanning a QR code • Copy or share encoded text via the iOS Share Sheet • Works offline — 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. “What’s New” (Version Notes) Initial release. Encode/decode messages with custom keys and share keys via QR codes.
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Verdict
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 · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FLConvert | Shady Encoding |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Price | Sergey Tereshkin |
In-app purchases
FLConvert
No in-app purchases
Shady Encoding
No in-app purchases





