Comparison

FLConvert vs Shady Encoding

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 • 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.

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 · 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FLConvert versus Shady Encoding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLConvertShady Encoding
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.2 — better
Further details — 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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