Comparison

Formattery vs Ash

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

Head to head
About

Formattery

This app converts a wide range of file types, including images, documents, videos, and audio, directly on your device. It offers batch conversion, adjustable quality settings, and a preview feature. Image conversions are free, with a one-time purchase to unlock additional formats.

Highlights
  • 100% offline conversion
  • Batch conversion
  • Adjustable quality settings
  • File preview
  • Supports numerous file formats
  • Privacy-focused on-device processing
Features
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Convert any file — fast, private, and 100% on your device. Formattery converts images, documents, videos, and audio files instantly without uploading anything to the cloud. Your files never leave your iPhone or iPad. SUPPORTED FORMATS Images: HEIC/HEIF, WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL, SVG, PNG, JPG/JPEG, TIFF/TIF, BMP, GIF, ICO, PSD Camera RAW: DNG, CR2, NEF, ARW, ORF, RW2, RAF Documents: PDF, RTF Office: DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, CSV, ODT, ODP, XLS, Pages, Keynote (experimental) Video: MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, FLV, WMV, 3GP, OGV Audio: MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, AIFF, FLAC, OGG, Opus, WMA, AC3 Ebooks: ePub Subtitle: SRT, VTT, ASS, LRC, SBV, SUB GPS: GPX, KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, TCX 3D Models: STL, OBJ, PLY, DAE, USDZ Markup: Markdown (.md/.markdown), HTML/HTM, Plain Text Archive: ZIP, TAR, GZ/GZIP, 7Z, RAR, CBR, CBZ Tools: File Hash (MD5, SHA-1/256/384/512, CRC32), Metadata Viewer KEY FEATURES - 100% offline — no internet required, no cloud uploads - Batch conversion — convert multiple files at once - Adjustable quality — fine-tune compression and video resolution - Office documents — convert DOCX, XLSX, PPTX and more (experimental) - File preview — preview converted files before sharing - Source file thumbnails — see what you're converting at a glance - Quick Look preview — tap history to preview any converted file - Photo library integration — saves to a dedicated Formattery album - Conversion history — easily find and share past conversions - 3D model conversion — STL, OBJ, PLY, DAE, USDZ - ePub ebooks — read and create ePub files - Archive formats — ZIP, TAR, GZ, 7Z, RAR extraction - Dark mode — beautiful in any lighting FREE & PRO Image conversions are completely free. Upgrade once to unlock PDF, video, and audio conversions — no subscriptions, no ads, ever. PRIVACY FIRST Every conversion happens entirely on your device. We never collect data, track usage, or upload your files anywhere. What stays on your device is yours alone.

About

Ash

Features
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Native SSH client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open a shell, push files over SFTP, forward a port, monitor a server. Terminal — multiple sessions, configurable shell, fonts, theme. Hold-and-drag cursor scrub, two-finger paste, pinch zoom. ⌘T / ⌘W / ⌘1-9 on iPad and Mac. SFTP — browse, upload, download, edit text files inline. Save with sudo when needed. Drag-and-drop from Files or Finder. Server Dashboard — live CPU, RAM, disk, latency. OS, kernel, uptime. Port Forwarding — local (-L) and remote (-R) tunnels, multiple per host. SSH Keys — generate Ed25519 or RSA on-device. Import from Files or clipboard. Stored in iOS Keychain. Face ID / Touch ID lock. Connections survive the lock screen. Keepalive defeats NAT timeouts. Auto-reconnect on Wi-Fi / cellular handoff. No telemetry. No analytics. No ads. Host configs sync only via your private iCloud, opt-in.

Screenshots

Formattery4 screens
Ash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ash at none against Formattery's 1. Formattery's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Formattery sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Formattery ships an update weekly, Ash every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Formattery versus Ash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormatteryAsh
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlvaro Escarcha EstebanArtem Sharifullin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Formattery

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro — All Formats$4.99
None

Ash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Formattery free?
Formattery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ash free?
Ash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Formattery or Ash have ads?
Neither Formattery nor Ash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Formattery or Ash?
Formattery ships an update weekly, and Ash every 3 months. Most recently, Formattery was updated on October 13, 2026 and Ash on October 14, 2026.

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