The Audio Converter Reviews

I record and upload a lot of music to Distrokid for distribution to all the music sharing and streaming sites. I use my iPad and GarageBand for recording and mixing. I used to be able to do this and share it until about a month or so ago. I love Apple, but it’s ridiculously hard and complicated to get your creations off your devices. They just make it so hard and frustrating. TheAudioConverter is so simple for converting a GarageBand song into the different files for sharing. I used to have to go online and do all this. Now it’s way easier on my device. I also wasn’t being able to share files from my device that were obviously there. It was right after the last update. But now I’m able to access these files through TheAudioConverter. So worth the price for lifetime use. Thank you so much to the developers! TheAudioConverter is literally an answer to my frustrated prayers. Seriously.

Ok so
1) it takes a while to convert a file (but that’s fine and expected since some files are larger than most.
2) it doesn’t tell you this upfront but there is a file size limit on the free version of TheAudioConverter so if you are converting a large file, you’ll need to purchase the subscription which is $2.99 a month (could be worth it if you convert large files often enough). BUT the confusing part of TheAudioConverter is that there isn’t a navigation menu/bar to direct you to how you can cancel the subscription. There aren’t any account settings tools visible accessible.

I was able to cancel the subscription by going to the payment confirmation email sent by Apple and following the link to cancel the subscription. Not sure if the vendor has their own way of doing it but I couldn’t find one through TheAudioConverter or on their website.

The interface looks horrible, with oversized text and an unbalanced layout ...

But TheAudioConverter has worked flawlessly since I downloaded it. It does exactly what it says it does. I use it for converting my original music to MP3 to share with friends.

Pros:
- accepts multiple formats
- converts to multiple formats
- converts quickly
- simple and no glitches

Cons:
- the ugliest app I’ve ever seen
- uploads, converts, downloads ... so you need an internet connection
- there’s no legal notice to assure me my files are safe and private
- the help file is empty

Despite the cons, it works great, and is worth the download.

UPDATE:
I like TheAudioConverter. I use it quite a bit.
It’s still ugly, but I think my only complaint now is that it asks me to rate it after a few conversions, consistently, despite the fact I’ve already rated it.

But it’s still a really, really good utility for converting audio files.

I’ve found the fastest way to convert a file is by starting with an already compressed file (no brainer!); I use the Audio Copy app to convert my wav files to m4a, then upload the m4a app into this to convert to mp3 for sharing with my android-using band mates.

Sometimes, not very often, TheAudioConverter randomly decides it can't connect to the server and that is really inconvenient. But it works most of the time. Not being able to to stay signed in for more than a few minutes of inactivity is a pain as well. But the last update did make several improvements. My preferred conversion format is now offered as the default so that saves a step. Also, it is now possible to leave TheAudioConverter to go do something else, and TheAudioConverter notifies me when conversion is compiete.

I'd read in the reviews that TheAudioConverter requires a paid subscription to convert files longer than a minute. I thought, fair enough, and made a 45-second clip in iMovie and attempted to use TheAudioConverter to extract the audio.

Then I found TheAudioConverter locked every single popular audio format for subscription. No WAV, no MP3, no M4A. Nothing remotely useable to anyone who would want to convert or extract audio.

Even worse, all the remaining free options failed to convert.

Listen, I'm not looking for a free lunch here. I'd have paid cash money for an app that provided this service and was absolutely ready to do so with TheAudioConverter tonight.

But requiring people to pay to see if your app works at all is not just outrageously greedy, it's just stupid, bad business.

And if you're limiting the conversion to less than a minute anyway, you've already made the end result practically useless. And that, as I said, is fair. Why not open up all the formats, then, to let users see for themselves that TheAudioConverter is worth their investment?

Again, stupid and selfish.

Lots of reviewers here say your app works. Good for them. I'm taking my money to one of the many similar apps in TheAudioConverter Store. I recommend anyone considering purchasing TheAudioConverter to walk away and do the same.

The ios issue hopefully the developer will fix considering the fees charged but if I would have realized TheAudioConverter uploads your file to a secure server that you then have to convert and download to your phone i would have passed on this one. Makes sence when using links but not when the file is already on your phone. My oversight on that but to the developer- this wastes an incredible amount of time and data usage when wifi not available. Most smartphones are powerful enough to handle an app to convert files, please consider putting a local option in the appfor files that are already in your phones storage.

Will change my rating when ios13 is working as i did like the .wav and aaif option for higher resolution.

I’ve used TheAudioConverter for quite sometime; Long enough that I thought it wise to just buy TheAudioConverter entirely. Updated my phone and iPad to the new os and this no longer works. All I ever see is “error converting file” and this is after it worked fine for almost 2 years. I have tried TheAudioConverter on every device I have and with every file format possible with different video inputs.... If I spent the egregious amount of $$$ for a permanent purchase of the full app, and it DOESN'T WORK, then I should be refunded. As it stands this product is garbage.

I have been looking for an application to convert qcp files to mp3 for over 5 years. My mother died 6 years ago and I was only able to save her voicemails as qcp. Every audio conversion app I have found is ridden with adds and will only convert half the file unless you pay a decent sum for a subscription. I found TheAudioConverter and was able to convert the files I wanted soooo easily. They converted quick and I was able to save them or send them by email. Very easy to use and very fast. Don’t waste any more time looking for a different audio conversion app.

TheAudioConverter ’s terms are buried beneath a three hundred word narration of TheAudioConverter ’s workings, and then sprinkled throughout the tome’s last paragraphs. Putting all the pieces together is like participating in a scavenger hunt.

The terms appear to say you don’t “buy” TheAudioConverter. You pay a $4.99 subscription fee and implies the fee comes due every “subscription period”, whatever that means.

It goes on to say the only way to unsubscribe is via iTunes, but iTunes doesn’t list it as a subscription. When the receipt came, it calls TheAudioConverter “The Audio Converter, Lifetime Pass”

Needless to say, I’m a bit confused. It looks like I may have bought TheAudioConverter and all that subscription stuff was a joke.

I haven’t worked with TheAudioConverter enough to give an honest opinion yet, so I’m giving it a neutral+ score. It appears to be pretty good. As I work with it more, I’ll revisit my review.

Now... if it’s a subscription, I sure hope it shows up on my iTunes list before my “subscription period” comes up.

Now this could be an issue on my end so don't let this judge wether or not you get TheAudioConverter but after months of using it it won't even open anymore. Tries to but just crashes. I've deleted and reinstalled, reset my phone , factory reset my phone, contacted apple about MY phone and troubleshooted it etc.. I've done everything. TheAudioConverter still will not open. Along with 3-4 other audio converter apps I try to use. And one know what this is ?

Everything looked promising from the onset. I loaded in my video file to convert but it wouldn’t let me because the video length exceeded the limitations of a free account. So I tried a couple other apps that do similar conversions but none of them worked. So I came back to this, paid the $4.99 to unlock everything, and then when I tried to convert a video to audio it failed to complete the conversion. I made sure the OS on my phone was up to date and tried again but it still didn’t work. I tried different videos and tried converting to different audio types. In total, I tried converting files 10-20 times and it failed every single time.

It’s an amazing app, I use to convert some edited music videos to audio. I’ve been using TheAudioConverter for a few months and now with the new iOS 13 update, it’s hasn’t been able to open for me. Please fix this ASAP!

I was creating a vlog type video for a school I was applying for and wanted to insert some voice over into the video. TheAudioConverter worked perfectly for converting the "video" files that my voice recorder generates into mp3s that I can transfer to iTunes and then insert into my video. All the video, sound, editing, and conversion has been done on my iPhone. Amazing that all this tech is available on a mobile platform.

I’m quite the novice when it comes to converting my burned cd’s from a wma format that I can use in the car to a mp3 or mp4 format that can be played on any iPhone. iTunes easily converts them but it’s been a problem for me to try and share them with others. TheAudioConverter has simplified the process so I purchased a lifetime pass!!

I love TheAudioConverter so much and have been using it for almost a year now. I bought the lifetime pass early on of course and have converted almost 100 files. Recently however when i
I tried to convert a file it asked me to purchase a subscription again?? I don’t really understand because I already bout the lifetime pass and have had it for a long time. Someone please help😭

I only bought this for the claimed ability to convert .m4a to ".ogg" format which is used in Minecraft. This DOES NOT create .ogg files...only ".oga" which I cannot use. It is however pretty nice otherwise but the Developers need to make their description more accurate!

ALSO... TheAudioConverter sends your file up to a server online to convert you file. This means that they have control over it and could easily pirate the file. I do realize that there are online "load to convert" sites and for this very reason I chose to use a "local" app I would have control over...WRONG!

This was not the first conversion software I tried and it is by far the easiest to use. I was tearing my hair out with 2 other products and was on the verge of giving up and hiring someone to do it for me. Thankfully I tried TheAudioConverter. It works like a charm, quickly and easily converting my recordings to MP3. Try it. You will LOVE how simple it is to use!!!

The UI pics falsely imply that you can add an MP3 to your iTunes library on your iphone. Instead, when you click on that "add to library" button, you get to another screen that says Apple doesn't allow it and that you have to plug into iTunes via USB and drag the file (which you could easily do without downloading this dumb app). I'm not sure how the actual file conversion works, but TheAudioConverter shouldn't have a fake "add to library" button that has never and will never work.

I am a musician and at times, I need to make a quick M4a conversion to MP3 to upload to ReverbNation or SoundCloud. This is by far, the most reliable app I have.

Sure, I have mastering tools that do it as well. But when sharing music back and forth and you need a quick conversion after a final mix...it works great with a "tap."

Downloaded and tried to convert a .wav to .mp3. App said when it was complete, I’d get a message....no message. Did some work on another app, came back to this...no status, no mp3 and the FAQ section is pathetic. Answers to two things about pdf’s and one thing aboutgoing ‘premium’. Thought maybe I had to register...asks for name & email address, so I do that. Then I try to login and it asks for email and password but it didn’t ask for a password during registration. All I want to do is cancel but it won’t let me. THIS IS A BIG SCAM!!!

TheAudioConverter is so simple to use. When you open TheAudioConverter for he first time, it goes right to the main point without any introductions or configurations. And converting files is really simple. However, I don’t like the idea of paying for such a simple task just because I’m on an iPad, not a Mac. That’s why I didn’t subscribe and went for another app. The fact that TheAudioConverter is small in size is also really good. However, on the page when converting files, TheAudioConverter stated at the bottom of the screen in a very unnoticeable font that the audio file would be sent to a server. This fact should be stated clearly to the user, not in an obscure manner.

It’s an amazing app, I use to convert some edited music videos to audio. I’ve been using TheAudioConverter for a few months and now with the new iOS 13 update, it’s hasn’t been able to open for me. Please fix this ASAP!