The Audio Converter vs Archive Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Audio Converter
Easily transform audio and video files into various popular audio formats like MP3, WAV, and M4A. Supports dozens of input formats and offers quick, cloud-based or local conversions. Save, share, or listen to your converted files directly from the app.
- Convert audio/video to MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WMA, AIFF
- Supports dozens of input formats (MOV, MP4, WMA, etc.)
- Fast cloud-based conversions
- Optional local conversions for popular types
- Save, share, or listen to converted files
- In-app file browser
- AirDrop support
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Quickly convert your audio or video files to nearly any audio format! 1. Select your input file 2. Choose your output format ( MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC etc. ) 3. Convert! It will only take a few seconds. 4. Save your file, or open it in your favorite app! Here are the video and audio output formats you can choose from: MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AIFF You can convert from dozens of input formats, here are some of the most popular formats we support converting from: MOV, M4A, MP3, WMA, MP4, WAV, OGG, OPUS, AMR, AAC, WEBM, MID and many more! Save, Share or Listen to your converted audio files in your favorite apps immediately. You can even browse your previously converted files with our in-app file browser. After conversion, you can immediately AirDrop your files right to your Mac or another device. Conversions usually take less than 15 seconds! Conversion is done on a secure cloud server, which makes conversion easier, faster and much more battery-friendly. You must have an internet connection to use this app. Files are immediately deleted from the server after conversion. While the files are immediately deleted after conversion or cancellation, you should be aware that by using this app, you agree that your files will be sent over to internet from the app to the conversion server. We've also recently added support for local conversions for many popular conversion types. These conversions don't require a server, and are usually done almost instantly! We are continuing to add support for more local conversions with each update. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium Pass): Premium Pass beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/the-audio-converter/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/the-audio-converter/terms
Archive Utility
This utility app allows users to create ZIP files and decompress a wide variety of archive formats on their iPhone and iPad. It features a document browser for easy file management, including cloud storage integration and drag-and-drop functionality.
- Create ZIP files
- Decompress multiple archive formats
- Document browser view
- Cloud storage integration
- File management (move, delete, rename)
- Drag and drop functionality
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“Archive Utility” is a small and intuitive application to create .zip file and decompress many different kinds of archive files on iPhone and iPad. It supports to unarchive or expand common formats like Zip, RAR, 7-zip, CAB, Tar, Gzip and Bzip2, as well as older formats like StuffIt, Cpio, LZH, ARJ, ARC, DiskDoubler and LBR. It can also expand unusual formats like ISO, BIN, MDF, NRG and CDI, Windows self-extracting EXE files, and can even extract media from Flash SWF files and images from PDF files. Many more archive formats are supported, tap Developer Website to visit product page for the complete list. Your long time wait for computer like compress-uncompress tool on iPhone and iPad is over with "Archive Utility". It integrates Archive and Expand features with Document Browser View to make easy-to-use yet powerful Archive Utility. * How to create a ZIP file? - Use powerful Browser view to select file(s) and folder(s) you want to compress and tap Archive button to create ZIP file beside original items. * How to expand/unarchive/uncompress/extract an archive file? - Navigate to archive file you want to uncompress in Browser view and tap on it to expand. Decompressed file or folder saved in the same folder as the original archive file. - Use "Copy to Archive Utility" to open archive file received as email attachment, downloaded from the the web or contained in another app. You can even add files in the app's Documents folder from your computer through iTunes file sharing. - It lets you preview files and archives that iOS can support. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT - "Archive Utility" built upon Document Browser view which allows to access files no matter where they’re located — on your device or in the cloud with Archive Utility. Handles access to iCloud Drive and third-party cloud storage services such as Dropbox and Box within the app. - Browse view to navigate folders, organise your files with tags, move files between folders, search and sort. - Share files using the Share button or a drag-and-drop action. - You can move, delete, duplicate and rename a document and folder. - Drag and drop to select files and organise them into folders. - Inherit tagged and favourite items from Files app and allow to create and change within the app. Note: “Archive Utility” is standalone application running natively to archive files and expand archives securely right on your iOS device. You can refer User Manual for any assistance Or Contact Support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Audio Converter at Free against Archive Utility's $2.99. The Audio Converter also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (35% vs 0%). Archive Utility's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On 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
The Audio Converter is free to download; Archive Utility costs $2.99 up front. The Audio Converter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Archive Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Audio Converter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Audio Converter has 14K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of The Audio Converter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Archive Utility's.
The Audio Converter ships an update every 2 months, Archive Utility every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Audio Converter | Archive Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (14K ratings) — better | 3.9 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 45 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Float Tech, LLC | RootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd. |
Customer experience
The Audio Converter
Archive Utility
Bugs and requests
The Audio Converter
Reported bugs
3 issues- Conversion errors
- Inconsistent behavior with file sizes
- Login/subscription issues
Requested features
4 requests- Bulk file conversion
- Local file conversion (no uploads)
- More audio format support (e.g. OPUS)
- Volume/quality control for converted files
Archive Utility
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Audio Converter
- Premium Pass7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Pass3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Pass3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Pass$12.99
- Lifetime Pass$29.99
- Lifetime Pass Promo$29.99
Archive Utility
No in-app purchases
Questions
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