Comparison

File Type vs Unlimited Viewer

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

Head to head
About

File Type

Features
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Confused by an unknown file extension? Wondering which app can open a specific file? File Type is the ultimate offline file extension dictionary and format reference app for identifying, understanding, and exploring thousands of file types instantly. Whether you're a developer, student, IT professional, content creator, or everyday user, File Type helps you quickly discover what a file is, which software created it, and how to open it. With a massive offline database and lightning-fast search, you can identify file formats anytime without needing an internet connection. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Massive File Extension Database Explore thousands of file extensions including documents, images, videos, audio, archives, system files, developer formats, and more. โ€ข 100% Offline Access No internet required. Search and browse file types anywhere, anytime. โ€ข Instant File Identification Quickly understand unknown file extensions and discover compatible software or apps. โ€ข Smart Categories Browse organized categories including PDF, ZIP, MP4, EXE, APK, PSD, HTML, JSON, DOCX, and many more. โ€ข Aโ€“Z File Directory Easily navigate the complete alphabetical directory of file formats and extensions. โ€ข Fast Search Experience Find file information instantly with a clean, optimized, and user-friendly interface. โ€ข Modern Design Enjoy a beautiful experience with Dark Mode support and distraction-free navigation. WHY DOWNLOAD FILE TYPE? โ€ข Identify unknown files instantly โ€ข Learn which apps open specific formats โ€ข Improve productivity and workflow โ€ข Perfect for students, developers, and professionals โ€ข Access information completely offline Stop guessing file formats and extensions. Download File Type today and carry the ultimate file extension encyclopedia in your pocket.

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Unlimited Viewer

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Unlimited Viewer opens many file types on your Mac and iPhone or iPad. Images, RAW camera files, video, audio, books, documents, spreadsheets, data files, 3D models, code, and BBS art. One app, no juggling. No web views. Just fast, native rendering on every file you throw at it. What it opens: Images - jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp, tiff, webp, heic, svg, ico, and more. ANSI / BBS Art - adf, ans, asc, avt, bin, diz, dur, ice, pcb, xb Audio - mp3, m4a, aac, wav, flac, ogg, opus, aiff, wma, mid, and more. Videos - mp4, mov, mkv, avi, webm, m4v, flv, wmv, mpeg, mpg, and more. Office - pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, txt, rtf, odt, and more. Books - epub, mobi, azw, azw3, fb2, cbz, cbr, chm, lit, pdb, and more. Source Code - c, cpp, h, py, js, ts, java, go, rs, swift, and more. 3D Model - 3mf, obj, ply, stl Structured Data - json, xml, yaml, yml, csv, tsv, toml, ini, plist, geojson, and more. Fonts - ttf, otf, ttc, otc, woff, woff2, eot, pfa, pfb, dfont, and more. Gaussian Splats - ksplat, splat, splatb, spz Archives - zip, rar, 7z, tar, gz, tgz, bz2, xz, zst, iso, and more. Features: Thumbnail strip and grid view for browsing collections. Zoom and pan for images. Playback controls with seek for audio and video. EXIF and file metadata information panel. Files stream and render progressively. Native on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Buy once and get both Mac and iPhone or iPad apps. Your files open the same way everywhere. No account, no subscription, no in-app purchases, no cloud required.

Screenshots

File Type4 screens
Unlimited Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: File Type at Free against Unlimited Viewer's $2.99. Unlimited Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

File Type is free to download; Unlimited Viewer costs $2.99 up front. File Type sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Unlimited Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
File Type versus Unlimited Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile TypeUnlimited Viewer
PriceFree โ€” better$2.99
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApurba Saha BipoThe Virtually Unlimited Corp

In-app purchases

7 purchases

File Type

One-time7
  • Espresso Tip$1.99
  • Americano Tip$2.99
  • Latte Tip$3.99
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  • Cappuccino Tip$4.99
  • Mocha Tip$5.99
  • Iced Coffee Tip$6.99
  • Iced Latte Tip$7.99
None

Unlimited Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Type free?
File Type is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unlimited Viewer free?
Unlimited Viewer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do File Type or Unlimited Viewer have ads?
File Type shows ads; Unlimited Viewer does not.

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