Comparison

FileFlip vs Archivist Browser

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

Head to head
About

FileFlip

Easily convert between various file types, including images, videos, and audio. Create animated GIFs and WebPs, or generate video visualizers from audio. Offers a clean interface for all your conversion needs.

Highlights
  • Universal file conversion
  • Image format conversion (PNG, JPEG, GIF, etc.)
  • Video format conversion (MP4, MOV, GIF, WebM, AVI, etc.)
  • Audio format conversion (MP3, WAV, AAC, etc.)
  • PDF and SVG support
  • Audio to video visualizer
  • Video to animated image conversion
Features
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FileFlip – Convert, Create, Animate. Whether it's the same type or not, such as Video>Image, Audio>Video. FileFlip has flippn' got your back! FileFlip is the ultimate file converter that goes beyond basic conversions, just tap that big button. •Universal File Conversion • Images: PNG, JPEG, HEIC, GIF, WebP • Videos: MP4, MOV, GIF, WebP, additionally, output supported to WebM and AVI. • Audio: MP3, WAV, AAC, M4A, many other audio input formats are also supported - PDF's. and SVG's Supported! Animated WebP, and animated GIF's supported! •Audio → Video Visualizer •Video → Animated Image •Clean & Beautiful UI

About

Archivist Browser

Stream millions of films, audiobooks, music, and digital texts directly from the Internet Archive. This media player offers enhanced playback, universal TV casting, and organized file management for researchers and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Stream films, audiobooks, music, and texts
  • Universal TV Casting (AirPlay)
  • High-resolution image viewer
  • Optimized audio with background support
  • Topic Chips for content filtering
  • Folder sharing via URL or QR code
  • On-the-fly renaming and text file cleanup
Features
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Archivist Browser: Your Portal to Digital History Archivist Browser is the ultimate media player, transforming your device into a comprehensive portal for streaming content directly from the Internet Archive's vast collections. Built specifically for researchers and enthusiasts of historical media, our app provides the fastest, most reliable way to stream millions of films, audiobooks, music and digital texts. Stop struggling with browser playback. Download Archivist Browser and experience the past, optimised for seamless, modern streaming. What the Critics Say "A really cool piece of software... I've never seen anything like this before... Highly recommend." — WILL SMITH, BRAD AND WILL MADE A TECH POD "A great idea for a very niche utility – my favourite kind these days." — FEDERICO VITICCI, MACSTORIES As featured in Cory Doctorow's Pluralistic blog. Enhanced Media Playback & Visuals Experience history in high definition with a UI designed for modern enthusiasts. Custom Themes: Personalise your experience with the new Alt Indigo Theme, a variation specifically for Dark Mode enthusiasts. Universal TV Casting: Watch films and video on your big screen! Archivist Browser supports AirPlay (on iOS) for instant, seamless video streaming to any compatible TV or streaming device. High-Res Image Viewer: Enjoy smoother navigation and better rendering when viewing high-resolution assets. Improved Subtitles: Expanded support for subtitles across more titles and languages. Optimised Audio: Enjoy full background audio support and media controls right from your lock screen, perfect for listening to historical audiobooks or music collections. Polished UI: Refined thumbnail badges offer better clarity and a more professional look. Discovery & Integration Navigate the Archive’s millions of items with ease. Topic Chips: Quickly filter and find what you want with Topic Chips now appearing on Collections. Uploader Profiles: Explore more from your favourite contributors by clicking an uploader’s name to see their full gallery. Internet Archive (IA) Integration: Seamlessly import your lists directly from your IA account for a seamless transition. Fast Content Discovery: Easily find media by title, keyword or creator, or access curated "Popular Queries" to jump straight into trending collections. File & Folder Management Organise and share your research effortlessly. Folder Sharing: Share your favourite folders with other users via URL or QR code. Smart Store Linking: If a recipient doesn’t have the app installed, shared links will automatically direct them to the store page. On-the-Fly Renaming: Keep your library organised by renaming your folders instantly. Text File Clean Up: Use a dedicated button to instantly tidy up messy OCR text files. Rapid Text Access: Cached text fetching retrieves PDFs and documents rapidly (note: cache is purged on app closure). Privacy & Reliability We prioritise your privacy: No user accounts, no mandatory login and absolutely no personal details are stored. Experience the Archive with total peace of mind.

Screenshots

FileFlip1 screens
Archivist Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Archivist Browser at every 3 days against FileFlip's every 4 months. Archivist Browser also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FileFlip against 4.9 for Archivist Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archivist Browser has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileFlip ships an update every 4 months, Archivist Browser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FileFlip versus Archivist Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileFlipArchivist Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings154 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1715.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperInspirationullRobert Lothian

Customer experience

FileFlip

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Archivist Browser

All ratings54 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

FileFlip

No in-app purchases

None

Archivist Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileFlip free?
FileFlip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Archivist Browser free?
Archivist Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FileFlip or Archivist Browser?
FileFlip is rated higher. FileFlip averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Archivist Browser averages 4.9 from 54 ratings.
Do FileFlip or Archivist Browser have ads?
Neither FileFlip nor Archivist Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FileFlip or Archivist Browser?
FileFlip ships an update every 4 months, and Archivist Browser every 3 days. Most recently, FileFlip was updated on October 14, 2026 and Archivist Browser on October 9, 2026.

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