Transforma vs ZeroAds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Transforma
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Convert files instantly on your iPhone โ images, videos, audio, documents, and more. Transforma processes everything on-device. No uploads, no servers, no cloud. Your files never leave your phone. WHAT MAKES TRANSFORMA DIFFERENT Unlike online converters, Transforma works 100% on your device using Apple's native frameworks. This means: - Complete privacy โ files never leave your iPhone - Works offline โ convert anywhere, no internet needed - No file size limits โ convert what your device can handle - Instant results โ no upload/download wait times - Try free โ 5 conversions at no cost, then unlock unlimited with a one-time purchase SUPPORTED FORMATS (40+) Images: HEIC, JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, WebP, JPEG 2000, ICO, EXR, TGA Video: MOV, MP4, M4V with H.264, HEVC, and ProRes codecs (up to 4K) Audio: MP3, AAC, M4A, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, OGG, OPUS, CAF Documents: PDF, DOCX, RTF, HTML, TXT, Markdown, ePub Data: CSV, JSON, YAML, XLSX, PLIST, TOML, XML Archives: ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZ2, 7z 3D Models: USDZ, OBJ, STL, PLY, USD, SCN HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Transforma and select your file (from Files, Photos, or Share Sheet) 2. Tap the output format you want 3. Done โ share or save your converted file FEATURES - Batch Conversion: Convert multiple files at once - Background Removal: AI-powered subject isolation using Apple Vision - Quality Controls: Adjust resolution, bitrate, quality, and codec settings - Metadata Preserved: EXIF, GPS, and camera info carried forward - Share Sheet Integration: Convert files from any app without leaving it - Conversion History: Easily find and reshare previous conversions - Drag and Drop: Works with iPad multitasking BUILT WITH APPLE FRAMEWORKS Transforma uses AVFoundation, CoreImage, PDFKit, Vision, and ModelIO โ the same frameworks Apple uses in its own apps. No third-party libraries, no web views, no hidden servers. Try 5 conversions free, then unlock unlimited with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads.
ZeroAds
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Ads keep hijacking your browser. Some sites hide real links and force your browser to open ads, jump pages, or launch ad apps. Full-screen popups block the page and trick you into tapping ad links. ZeroAds keeps you on the page. Turn it on and stay where you are. Tap an ad link? Nothing happens. No redirects, no forced app opens, no popups. Use Cases: โข Read news without ad interruptions โข Browse ad-heavy pages cleanly โข View content on pages with hidden ad links โข Watch videos or listen to music on pages that force-open new ads How to Use: 1. Browse normally โ ZeroAds is a browser. Just open any page. By default, you can navigate freely from google.com. 2. Turn the shield on โ Want to stay on a page and block ad navigation? Tap the shield to lock it. 3. Open a new page โ Create a new tab or turn off the shield to navigate freely again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZeroAds at none against Transforma's 1. Transforma's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Transforma sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZeroAds asks for nothing beyond the download.
Transforma ships an update weekly, ZeroAds every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Transforma | ZeroAds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pawel Zalewski | Huy Le |
In-app purchases
Transforma
- Unlimited Conversions$1.99
ZeroAds
No in-app purchases









