Comparison

Filie vs PDF Converter

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

Head to head
About

Filie

Securely transfer files, photos, and videos across devices with end-to-end encryption. Enjoy free local wireless transfers and optional subscriptions for cloud-based sharing and expanded device support.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Cross-platform transfers
  • System Share integration
  • Free local Wi-Fi transfers
  • Cloud transfers with subscription
  • No sign-up required
Features
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Filie is a secure, cross-platform file transfer app featuring end-to-end encryption and offering convenient system integration. You can use Filie wherever you see the Share button in iOS, making file transfers a seamless experience from inside practically any app. We use fast but strong encryption to securely transfer files, photos and videos between devices. There are no sign-up requirements and local Wireless transfers are always free. Our subscription service offers transfers when WiFi isn't available. Wireless (LAN) device discovery is automatic. Favorite your devices on WiFi to use them in cloud mode. Filie Pro subscriptions support up to 10 sending devices. Receiving files is free. To use Filie, simply install the app on your devices, launch it, select the files or photos to transfer, and then select the destination device. Once the files transfer you can save photos and videos to Photos using the Share button. Filie stores incoming files to our externally visible Filie folder, available through the Files app. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, Japanese, Indonesian, Bengali, Persian Features: - Transfer files, photos, and videos - No account, no social media login - Cross-platform: iOS, macOS, and other mobile and desktop platforms - End-to-end- encryption - Use Filie directly from the Share tool - Unlimited FREE cross-platform transfers on the same Wi-Fi - Add device by IP address support for free transfers over VPN - Pro feature: Unlimited cloud transfers with subscription for up to 10 devices - Pro feature: Unlimited number of files per transfer - Pro feature: Custom icons - Share subscription with Restore Purchase and cross-platform with Link Devices - Push notifications on incoming transfers - QR code and Deep-link support - Automatically receive transfers from favorite devices - Large files? Wake-lock keeps transfers active - No compression - Cryptographically secure Groups with unheard-of capabilities - Free group sends by members when the group owner has a subscription - Integrated file browser and viewer Privacy Policy: https://filie.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PDF Converter

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful PDF scanner and editor. Convert various file types to and from PDF, perform OCR for searchable text, and secure your documents with passwords and encryption. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing, signing, and annotating PDFs without needing a desktop.

Highlights
  • Mobile document scanning with auto edge detection
  • On-device OCR for searchable text
  • Convert to/from PDF and multiple file formats
  • Merge, split, reorder, and compress PDFs
  • Sign, fill forms, and annotate documents
  • Password protection and redaction
  • iCloud sync and share sheet integration
Features
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PDF Converter — Scan, Convert & Edit PDFs Like a Pro The all-in-one PDF powerhouse for iPhone and iPad. Scan documents, convert almost any file to or from PDF, sign, edit, protect, and organize — all in one beautifully designed, privacy-first app. No desktop required. SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY Turn your camera into a pocket scanner. Automatic edge detection and perspective correction deliver crisp, professional scans every time. Capture multi-page documents, receipts, IDs, and even barcodes — then save straight to PDF. SEARCHABLE TEXT WITH ON-DEVICE OCR Smart OCR recognizes text in your scans and images, turning every document into a fully searchable, selectable file. It runs entirely on your device in multiple languages — fast, accurate, and private. THE ULTIMATE FILE CONVERTER Convert to and from PDF with studio-grade fidelity: • PDF → Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EPUB, Image, Text, Markdown, HTML, JSON & CSV • Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Apple Pages/Numbers/Keynote → PDF • Images (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF, SVG), RTF, Markdown, HTML, CSV, code & more → PDF If you have a file, iPDF can turn it into a polished PDF — and back again. A COMPLETE PDF TOOLKIT Everything you need to finish the job: • Merge & split documents • Reorder, rotate & delete pages • Compress — even down to a target file size • Add watermarks, headers, footers & Bates numbering • Edit metadata, bookmarks & outlines • Find & replace text • Compare two PDFs side by side • Extract images & text SIGN, FILL & ANNOTATE Draw and save your signature, then drop it onto any document in seconds. Fill out forms, highlight, draw, and add notes with a fluid, intuitive markup toolkit. PROTECT WHAT MATTERS Lock PDFs with passwords and strong encryption. Permanently redact sensitive information. Add a Face ID / Touch ID app lock so your files stay yours and yours alone. READ & ORGANIZE WITH EASE A distraction-free reader with bookmarks, search, and saved reading positions. Keep everything in sync across your devices with iCloud Drive, and import files from any app through the share sheet. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Scanning and OCR happen right on your device. Your documents stay in your control — no account required. MORE TO LOVE • Siri Shortcuts & App Intents • Native iPhone & iPad design • Available in 13 languages • Fast, modern, and built for the latest iOS SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING • $49.99/Yearly and $9.99/Week and $9.99/Week with 3-day free trial • 3-day free trial, then auto-renews weekly at the price shown before purchase • Payment charged to your iTunes account at purchase confirmation • Subscription auto-renews unless canceled ≥24h before the end of the current period • Manage/cancel anytime in your iTunes account Settings Privacy Policy: https://appspolicymanager.com/apps/pdf-converter-docs-scanner/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://appspolicymanager.com/apps/pdf-converter-docs-scanner/terms Whether you're a student, a freelancer, or a business professional, iPDF Ultimate replaces a whole stack of apps with one. Download now and take total command of your documents. Premium subscriptions unlock unlimited access to all tools, with weekly, yearly, and lifetime plans and a free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew; cancel anytime in Settings.

Screenshots

Filie4 screens
PDF Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Filie at 4 against PDF Converter's 2. Filie also leads on iOS requirement (15.8 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Filie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PDF Converter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Filie against 5.0 for PDF Converter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Filie versus PDF Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiliePDF Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNettica CorporationKomal Gangani

Customer experience

Filie

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Converter

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Filie

Subscriptions3
  • Filie Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Filie Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Filie Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
3 purchases

PDF Converter

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Filie free?
Filie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Converter free?
PDF Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Filie or PDF Converter?
Filie and PDF Converter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Filie or PDF Converter have ads?
Neither Filie nor PDF Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Filie or PDF Converter?
Filie ships an update every 5 days, and PDF Converter every 5 days. Most recently, Filie was updated on October 14, 2026 and PDF Converter on October 14, 2026.

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