Comparison

The Audio Converter vs Annotate Audio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Annotate Audio

Features
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Teach your iPhone to recognise any sound. Then let it listen for you, recording only when that sound happens. Annotate Audio learns the sounds you care about: your dog barking, a snore, a cough, a baby crying, a doorbell. Leave it listening overnight or while you're out, and come back to clips of exactly what you asked for, sorted into folders. No hours of silence to scroll through. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a sound. Each sound gets its own folder. Add a "Not …" folder too, so it learns the difference. 2. Record some reps. Every recording is a rep. Five reps of two sounds is enough to start. 3. Tap Train. Your model is built right on your iPhone in a few minutes. No cloud, no code. 4. Turn on auto record. It listens and saves a clip every time it hears your sound. NEVER MISS THE START Auto record keeps a short rolling buffer, so every clip begins before the sound did. Manual recordings can include the 2 seconds before you tapped record, too. A DOG THAT LEARNS WITH YOU Your pixel pup levels up as you record: Puppy, Learning, Good dog, Top dog. It earns a collar at 5 reps, a tag at 50 and a crown at 100, and tells you what it still needs before it can train. MADE FOR REAL LIFE • Barking or whining while you're away • Snoring, sleep talking and coughing at night • A baby crying in the next room • Doorbells, alarms, appliances and machines • Birds, wildlife and field recordings • Any sound you want to catch, count or collect FEATURES • Train custom sound classifiers on your iPhone • Auto record triggered by the sounds you trained • Detects several sounds at once and files each clip in its own folder • Low, mid and high confidence settings • Pre-buffer so clips start before the sound • Manual recording, open-ended or 5 seconds • Live waveform and clip playback • Move clips between folders to clean up your training data • Switch between several trained models • Keeps listening in the background, and dims the screen when the phone is face down or covered • iCloud sync of recordings and models across your devices • ZIP export of recordings, including a training layout for Create ML on Mac PRIVATE BY DESIGN Training and listening happen on your device. No account. No ads. No tracking. Your recordings stay in your own iCloud. ONE PRICE Pay once. No subscription. FOR MAKERS AND RESEARCHERS Annotate Audio is also a quick way to collect and label audio datasets in the field and train Core ML sound models without writing code: bioacoustics, machine monitoring, smart-home experiments, or checking whether a sound is recognisable before you build.

Screenshots

The Audio Converter4 screens
Annotate Audio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Audio Converter at Free against Annotate Audio's $3.99. The Audio Converter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Annotate Audio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads 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

The Audio Converter is free to download; Annotate Audio costs $3.99 up front. The Audio Converter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Annotate Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Audio Converter ships an update every 2 months, Annotate Audio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Audio Converter versus Annotate Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Audio ConverterAnnotate Audio
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCMarco Luthi

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

Annotate Audio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

The Audio Converter

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Pass3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Pass3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Pass$12.99
  • Lifetime Pass$29.99
  • Lifetime Pass Promo$29.99
None

Annotate Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Audio Converter free?
The Audio Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Annotate Audio free?
Annotate Audio costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Audio Converter or Annotate Audio have ads?
Neither The Audio Converter nor Annotate Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Audio Converter or Annotate Audio?
The Audio Converter ships an update every 2 months, and Annotate Audio weekly. Most recently, The Audio Converter was updated on October 25, 2026 and Annotate Audio on October 9, 2026.

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