Comparison

The Video Converter vs AO3 Margin Notes

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

AO3 Margin Notes

Features
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AO3 Margin Notes is a private reading tool for Archive of Our Own. Highlight passages while reading, save your reactions as margin notes, and compile them into a single AO3 comment when you are finished. Notes remain stored on your device until you clear them. The extension also includes an optional reminder for kudos near the end of a completed work. AO3 Margin Notes is an independent browser extension and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Organization for Transformative Works or Archive of Our Own. It was created for the All For The Game fandom but all are welcome to use it.

Screenshots

The Video Converter4 screens
AO3 Margin Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AO3 Margin Notes at none against The Video Converter's 6. AO3 Margin Notes also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. AO3 Margin Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Video Converter ships an update every 4 months, AO3 Margin Notes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Video Converter versus AO3 Margin Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Video ConverterAO3 Margin Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCAna Morales Benitez

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

AO3 Margin Notes

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
None

AO3 Margin Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Video Converter free?
The Video Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AO3 Margin Notes free?
AO3 Margin Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Video Converter or AO3 Margin Notes have ads?
Neither The Video Converter nor AO3 Margin Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Video Converter or AO3 Margin Notes?
The Video Converter ships an update every 4 months, and AO3 Margin Notes every 4 days. Most recently, The Video Converter was updated on November 15, 2026 and AO3 Margin Notes on November 10, 2026.

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