Comparison

LudyVAC vs Utilify

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

Head to head
About

LudyVAC

This app converts videos to audio files in various formats, all processed offline on your device. It offers features like ringtone creation, batch conversion, and audio trimming with a visual editor. Enjoy a private and secure conversion experience without ads.

Highlights
  • Video to audio conversion
  • 9 audio formats supported
  • Custom ringtone creation
  • Batch conversion
  • Lossless audio extraction
  • Audio trimming with waveform editor
  • 100% offline processing
Features
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Convert any video to audio in seconds. LudyVAC extracts high-quality audio from your videos — completely offline, with no ads in the free tier. 9 audio formats: MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, M4A, AIFF, ALAC, CAF, M4R — all on-device. Create custom iPhone ringtones, batch convert multiple files, and trim audio with a visual waveform editor. KEY FEATURES — Video to Audio Conversion — Select any video from your Photo Library or Files app and convert to your preferred audio format. Supports MP4, MOV, M4V, 3GP, AVI, MKV, and more input formats. — 9 Audio Formats — MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, CAF, M4R. Choose your quality: 64, 128, 192, 256, or 320 kbps. — Ringtone Maker — Create ringtones from any video. Trim up to 40 seconds with a visual waveform editor. Export M4R and set as ringtone via GarageBand. — Batch Conversion (Pro) — Convert multiple videos at once. Select files, choose format and quality, and process them all. — Lossless Audio Extraction — Extract audio without re-encoding for perfect quality preservation. Ideal for audiophiles and professional workflows. — Audio Trimming — Trim audio with a precise waveform editor. Set exact start and end points with fade in/out options. — 100% Offline & Private — All processing happens on your device. Your videos never leave your iPhone or iPad. No server uploads, no tracking. — Siri Shortcuts — Automate your conversions with Siri Shortcuts. — Part of the Ludy Suite — Works seamlessly with LudyAmp (audio enhancer) and LudyTag (metadata editor). SUPPORT Questions? Email support@ludy.app

About

Utilify

This app offers a comprehensive suite of 45 offline utilities, including converters, calculators, text tools, and developer aids. It aims to consolidate multiple single-purpose apps into one convenient, clutter-free package. All features are accessible without an internet connection and without requiring user sign-up.

Highlights
  • 45 integrated utilities
  • Offline functionality
  • Unit and currency conversion
  • Scientific and tip calculators
  • QR code and barcode generation
  • Developer tools (JSON, Regex, JWT)
  • Password generator
Features
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The everyday toolkit that finally lives up to its promise. Utilify packs 45 beautifully-crafted utilities into one tiny app - unit converter, QR code generator, tip calculator, BMI, JSON formatter, decibel meter, regex tester, password generator, and 37 more - all offline, all free. WHY UTILIFY - 45 tools, zero clutter. Replace a dozen single-purpose apps. - Works offline. Your data never leaves your phone. - 19 languages: English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese, Indonesian, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, Russian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, Polish, Bengali, Tamil. - Genuinely free. No paywall, no premium tier, no sign-up. - Share beautiful result cards with friends in one tap. EVERY TOOL YOU REACH FOR CONVERT - Unit Converter: length, weight, temperature, volume, area - Currency Converter: live exchange rates, 150+ currencies - Data Storage: bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB - Roman Numerals: Number to Roman, Roman to Number CALCULATE - Scientific Calculator: trig, log, parentheses - Tip Calculator: split bills, custom tax and percentage - Loan Calculator: payments, interest, amortization - Percentage: percentage of, percentage change, what percent - BMI Calculator: metric and imperial - Age Calculator: age, date diff, days lived - Speed and Pace: running pace, race times TIME - World Clock: current time anywhere - Time Zone Converter: convert across zones - Timer: stopwatch and Pomodoro - Countdown: days to your events DESIGN AND TEXT - Color Tools: HEX, RGB, HSL converter - Aspect Ratio: image dimensions and scaling - Word Counter: words, characters, reading time - Case Converter: UPPER, lower, camelCase, snake_case - Text Diff: compare two texts - Markdown Preview - Lorem Ipsum generator - Text Statistics: readability scores UTILITIES - QR Code Generator: text, URL, contact - WiFi QR Code: share WiFi with one scan - Barcode Generator: Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 39 - Password Generator: strong, customizable - Decibel Meter: measure sound level - Flashlight, Compass, Bubble Level (spirit level) - Dice and Coin, Random Picker - IP Info: your IP, ISP, location - Periodic Table: all 118 elements DEVELOPER TOOLS - JSON Formatter: format, minify, validate - Regex Tester: live match preview - JWT Decoder: header, payload, signature - Hash Generator: MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 - UUID Generator - Slug Generator - Encode and Decode: Base64, URL, HTML - Number Base: binary, hex, octal - HTTP Status Code reference LIVE DATA - Crypto Prices: Bitcoin, Ethereum, top 50 by market cap PRIVACY-FIRST Utilify is supported by a small banner ad, but we don't track what you type. Calculations, conversions, generated passwords and codes - all stay on your device. Always. THIS IS THE LAST UTILITY APP YOU'LL DOWNLOAD Clear out the dozen single-tool apps cluttering your home screen. One icon. 45 tools. Always with you. Got feedback or a feature request? Reach us at playpalapps2024@gmail.com Privacy: https://playpalapps.github.io/UtilifyApp/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

LudyVAC4 screens
Utilify4 screens

Verdict

The call

LudyVAC and Utilify both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Utilify's written reviews are positive against 33% of LudyVAC's. Utilify also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). LudyVAC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating and device support 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. LudyVAC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Utilify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LudyVAC against 5.0 for Utilify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LudyVAC has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of LudyVAC's written reviews are positive against 100% of Utilify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LudyVAC ships an update every 6 months, Utilify monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LudyVAC versus Utilify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLudyVACUtilify
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLudy Ankas, LLCNaveen Raj

Customer experience

LudyVAC

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Utilify

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LudyVAC

One-time1
  • LudyVAC Pro Lifetime$7.99
None

Utilify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LudyVAC free?
LudyVAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Utilify free?
Utilify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LudyVAC or Utilify?
LudyVAC and Utilify are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do LudyVAC or Utilify have ads?
Utilify shows ads; LudyVAC does not.
Which is updated more often, LudyVAC or Utilify?
LudyVAC ships an update every 6 months, and Utilify monthly. Most recently, LudyVAC was updated on November 13, 2026 and Utilify on October 31, 2026.

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