Comparison

The Video Converter vs Format Conversion

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

Head to head
About

The Video Converter

Easily convert video and audio files to numerous formats like MP4, MP3, and MOV. Supports dozens of input and output options, with offline conversion for most files. Offers a free trial and premium options for unlimited conversions and larger file sizes.

Highlights
  • Convert to MP4, MP3, MOV, and more
  • Supports dozens of input formats
  • Offline conversion on device
  • Secure cloud conversion for failures
  • In-app file browser
  • AirDrop support
Features
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Quickly convert your videos to nearly any video or audio format! 1. Select your input file 2. Choose your output format ( MP4, MP3, AVI, M4A etc. ) 3. Convert! 4. Save your file, or open it in your favorite app! Here are the video and audio output formats you can choose from: MP4, MP3, WEBM, GIF, MOV, WMV, 3G2, AAC, AVI, FLAC, FLV, M4A, MKV, WAV, MPG You can convert from dozens of input formats, here are some of the most popular formats we support converting from: MOV, MP4, WEBM, M4A, AVI, TS, MTF, GIF, WMV, MP3, MKV MPG, 3GP and many more! Save, Share or View your converted videos 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. Most conversions run right on your iPhone or iPad, so your videos stay on your device and no internet connection is needed. Only if a conversion on your device fails is the file converted on our secure conversion service instead: it's renamed with a random code, sent over an encrypted connection, used only for your conversion, and deleted when it's done, within 24 hours at most. Try it for free: convert one file up to 15 MB to WEBM, AVI, MKV, FLV and more. Premium Pass unlocks every format, unlimited conversions, several files at once and files up to 20 GB. Premium Pass is available as a one-time Lifetime Pass or as an auto-renewable monthly subscription, which starts with a free trial for eligible new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for the renewal within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/the-video-converter/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/the-video-converter/terms

About

Format Conversion

Transform videos, Live Photos, and images with a versatile toolbox. Create dynamic wallpapers, bring stills to life, edit audio, reformat for social media, compress, trim, and more without needing editing skills.

Highlights
  • Video to dynamic wallpaper
  • Live Photo to video conversion
  • Video to social media format
  • Still image to Live Photo
  • Extract lossless audio
  • Compress photos without quality loss
  • Convert between various image and video formats
Features
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Overview: This all-in-one app covers video, Live Photos, photo editing and PDF. Turn videos into live wallpapers, photos into Live Photos, extract audio, convert formats, or merge, split and compress PDFs — all in a flash. Key Features: [Live Photos] Video to Live Wallpaper Quickly turn your favorite videos into live wallpapers and personalize your screen. Live Photo to Video Convert Live Photos to video and save every special moment. Video to Live Photo Turn videos into Live Photos in seconds and freshen up your album. Video to Live Photo for Social Easily create Live Photos for social media and share your moments. Photo to Live Photo Turn still photos into Live Photos and bring them to life. Mute Live Photo Remove the sound from Live Photos and save them muted. [Video Tools] Video Format Conversion Fast conversion between many video formats for any platform. Extract Audio Extract clean audio from videos and save your favorite music. Trim Video Trim videos easily and keep only the best parts. Video Speed Freely adjust playback speed, from slow motion to fast. Video to GIF Pick a clip and easily create animated GIFs. [Photo Editing] Photo Format Conversion Convert between various image formats for any purpose. Compress Photos Compress photos without losing quality. Rotate Photos Rotate photos 360 degrees and fix the angle anytime. Resize Photos Set your own size to fit any platform with ease. Photos to GIF Turn photos into animated GIFs in a flash. Remove Location Data Wipe location and other private data from photos with one tap. 3×3 Grid Crop Cut one photo into nine 3×3 tiles — better for social feeds. Mosaic & Pixelate Multiple mosaic levels for complete privacy. Partial Blur Drag the frame to blur just the area you choose. Black & White Photos Three styles — classic B/W, noir and tonal — in one tap. Photo to ASCII Art Turn photos into copyable ASCII text art. App Icon Generator Generate all iOS icon sizes from one square photo. [PDF Toolkit] Photos to PDF Combine multiple photos into one PDF in your chosen order. Merge PDF Quickly merge multiple PDF files into one. Extract PDF Pages Extract the pages you need by page range. PDF to Images Export every page as JPG or PNG in HD quality. Compress PDF Smart compression that dramatically shrinks file size. Rotate PDF Rotate the whole document by 90, 180 or 270 degrees. PDF Watermark Add a text watermark to every page against misuse. Delete PDF Pages Remove unneeded pages by page range. Reorder PDF Pages Set your own page order and tidy up documents fast. Add Page Numbers Add page numbers at the bottom — easier printing and binding. Scan Effect Grayscale + contrast makes documents look scanned. PDF Reader Read PDFs smoothly with continuous scrolling. Why choose us: Fast and simple: video editing, format conversion, photo editing or PDF — always the shortest path. Feature-rich: video, photos, audio, Live Photos and PDF — every need in one app. High-quality output: best quality after conversion, with lossless processing support. PDF all-rounder: merge, split, compress, watermark and page numbers in one place. Better privacy: mosaic, partial blur and location removal — one tap before sharing. Video to Live Wallpaper: one tap to turn a video into your phone's live wallpaper. Video / photo to Live Photo: videos or stills become Live Photos in seconds, ready for your iPhone album. Merge & split PDF: many files into one or extract selected pages — document handling as easy as a screenshot.

Screenshots

The Video Converter4 screens
Format Conversion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Video Converter at 4.5 against Format Conversion's 1.0. The Video Converter also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (10K vs 1). Format Conversion's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. The Video Converter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Format Conversion sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Video Converter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Video Converter has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of The Video Converter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Format Conversion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Video Converter ships an update every 4 months, Format Conversion every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Video Converter versus Format Conversion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Video ConverterFormat Conversion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLC月霞 陈

Customer experience

The Video Converter

All ratings10,207 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive28.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative68.8%

Format Conversion

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

The Video Converter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Conversion fails for larger files
  • Incompatibility with certain video formats
  • Corrupted output files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bulk file conversion
  • More video format support
  • Option to adjust output quality
  • Background conversion

Format Conversion

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

The Video Converter

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Pass$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Pass3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Pass$6.99
  • Lifetime Pass$12.99
  • Lifetime Pass Promo$29.99
3 purchases

Format Conversion

One-time3
  • 转换1次$0.99
  • 转换10次$8.99
  • 永远转换$14.99

Questions

Is The Video Converter free?
The Video Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Format Conversion free?
Format Conversion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Video Converter or Format Conversion?
The Video Converter is rated higher. The Video Converter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Format Conversion averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Video Converter or Format Conversion have ads?
Neither The Video Converter nor Format Conversion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Video Converter or Format Conversion?
The Video Converter ships an update every 4 months, and Format Conversion every 11 days. Most recently, The Video Converter was updated on November 14, 2026 and Format Conversion on October 30, 2026.

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