ByteCutter vs Radix64
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ByteCutter
Easily split large files into smaller parts for convenient sharing via email or messaging. Reassemble them later, even on a different device, with a simple guided interface. This app simplifies managing and transferring big files across iOS and macOS.
- Split files by size or number of parts
- Merge split files back together
- Smart metadata for automatic reassembly
- Guided step-by-step wizard
- Share large files via social media, email, or messaging
- Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, macOS)
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ByteCutter splits large files into smaller parts you can send anywhere, and puts them back together on any iPhone, iPad or Mac. Email, chat apps and USB drives all have size limits. With ByteCutter you split a video, an archive or a backup into parts of the right size, send them however you like, and the recipient rebuilds the original file with a tap. SPLIT AND MERGE ⢠Split any file by part size or by number of parts, with a simple step-by-step wizard ⢠One-tap destinations: Email, Discord, WhatsApp, FAT32 drives, CD and DVD ⢠Merge the parts back into the original file, verified piece by piece ⢠Received parts open straight in ByteCutter from Files, Mail or Finder, even one at a time ⢠Missing a part? ByteCutter finds it in a folder and adds it for you RELIABLE BY DESIGN ⢠Every part carries a checksum: damaged or tampered parts are detected, never merged into a broken file ⢠Constant memory use, even with files of many gigabytes ⢠Free-space check before every operation BYTECUTTER PRO One-time purchase, no subscription. Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac and can be shared with Family Sharing. ⢠Files of any size (the free version splits files up to 2 GB) ⢠Password protection with AES-256 encryption ⢠Split whole folders or several files at once ⢠"Split File" action for Shortcuts, Siri and Spotlight MERGING IS ALWAYS FREE Whoever receives your parts can rebuild the file with the free version of ByteCutter. No account, no limits. Password-protected parts just need the password. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Everything happens on your device. ByteCutter has no server and collects no data. Designed for iOS and macOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass look, and fully compatible with earlier versions.
Radix64
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Radix64 turns text, photos, and files into Base64 ā and back ā entirely on your iPhone, with no upload and no account. It's built for developers who need a data URI for CSS or HTML, anyone decoding a token, or someone who just needs a quick, clean Base64 encode or decode without hunting through a cluttered web tool. Type or paste on either side and watch the other update instantly ā encoding and decoding share one screen, so there's no mode to pick first. Import a photo or file to get its Base64 (or a ready-to-use data: URI), or paste Base64 back in to reconstruct and share the original file. ā WHAT MAKES RADIX64 DIFFERENT ā ⢠One screen, both directions Type or paste on either side and the other updates instantly ā there's no mode to pick first. ⢠Standard and URL-safe Switch variants and choose whether to keep padding, so the output matches what you're pasting it into. ⢠Data URI in one tap Wrap the result as a data: URI that's ready for CSS, HTML, and email. ⢠Photos and files, not just text Import a photo or file to get its Base64, or paste Base64 back in to reconstruct and share the original file. ⢠Recent history Your recent conversions stay within reach. ⢠Nothing leaves your iPhone Every conversion runs on device, with no upload, no account, and no ads. ā WHO IS RADIX64 FOR? ā ⢠Developers who need a data URI for CSS or HTML ⢠Anyone decoding a token and checking what's inside ⢠People who want a quick encode or decode without a cluttered web tool ⢠Anyone who would rather not paste sensitive data into a website ā PRICING ā Included: live two-way text and Base64 conversion, standard and URL-safe variants with or without padding, one-tap Data URI wrapping, encoding photos and files to Base64 and decoding them back into a file, and recent conversion history. Radix64 Pro is a one-time in-app purchase ā no subscription ā and adds batch file and photo conversion plus unlimited, searchable history. ā FEEDBACK ā Made by a small indie team. Email obeliskclubclub@gmail.com with feedback, bug reports, or feature requests. Learn more: obelisk.club/base64converter Terms of Use (EULA): https://obelisk.club/base64converter/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Radix64 at every 3 months against ByteCutter's every 9 months. ByteCutter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ByteCutter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Radix64 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ByteCutter ships an update every 9 months, Radix64 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ByteCutter | Radix64 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Avizzano | ę°ø å¼ |
In-app purchases
ByteCutter
- ByteCutter Pro$3.99
Radix64
- Radix64 Pro$4.99









