# FileFlip vs Archivist Browser

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileFlip | Archivist Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileflip/id6752529803/reviews)** | [4.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archivist-browser/id6756570654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Inspirationull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829568706) | [Robert Lothian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794088570) |

## What reviewers say

### FileFlip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileflip/id6752529803)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Archivist Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archivist-browser/id6756570654)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*