# The Video Converter vs Format Conversion

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). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

The Video Converter ships an update every 4 months, Format Conversion every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Video Converter | Format Conversion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-video-converter/id893347665/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/format-conversion/id6751340651/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **28.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [月霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834548591) |

## What reviewers say

### The Video Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-video-converter/id893347665)

Easily transform video and audio files into a wide range of formats like MP4, MOV, and MP3. Select your input, choose an output, and convert in seconds. Save, share, or view your converted files directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Convert to MP4, MOV, MP3, and more, Supports dozens of input and output formats, Fast conversion in seconds, Save, share, or open converted files, In-app file browser, Cloud-based and local conversion options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast conversion
- 💡 Variety of conversion options
- 🔒 Secure file handling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data handling
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 Slow conversion speeds

**Reported bugs**

- Conversion fails for larger files
- Incompatibility with certain video formats
- Corrupted output files

**Requested features**

- Bulk file conversion
- More video format support
- Option to adjust output quality
- Background conversion


### Format Conversion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/format-conversion/id6751340651)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 转换1次 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 转换10次 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 永远转换 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 October 24, 2026 and Format Conversion on October 24, 2026.

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