Desqueeze vs AnamorphicDesqueezer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Desqueeze
Easily resize, de-squeeze, and upscale your photos and videos in batches. Apply over 100 templates for social media or custom sizes up to 18,000px for photos and 8K for videos. Optimize format, file size, and color while preserving quality and metadata.
- Batch resizing for photos and videos
- De-squeeze anamorphic content
- Upscale to high resolutions (18,000px photos, 8K videos)
- 100+ social media and custom templates
- Format and color profile optimization
- Live Photo support
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Resize, de-squeeze, and upscale your photos and videos — with batch processing, HDR, and Live Photo support. Apply 100+ templates for quick social media, optimization, and anamorphic results. Enter exact sizes up to 18,000 × 12,000 px for photos and 8K for videos for your custom results. Optimize format, file size, and color profile — while preserving high quality and metadata. DESQUEEZE FEATURES: Resize Photos and Videos • Enter a new size in pixels, aspect ratios, and percentages • Resize in three different ways: Stretch, Fill, and Fit • Choose between Normal and Smart size for more flexible resizing • Batch resize an unlimited number of photos and videos • Reuse up to 10 recent resizing tasks with one tap • De-squeeze anamorphic photos to achieve a natural look • Resize Live Photos while preserving their format, or convert them to still images Import Sources inside Desqueeze • Select photos and videos from the Photo Library • Select any full album from the Photo Library • Select multiple photos and videos from the Files app • Take a picture with the camera Reformat Photos • Choose between PNG, JPEG, HEIC, and TIFF image formats • Specify compression quality for JPEG, HEIC, and TIFF formats • Select Auto format to reuse the original image format when possible • Adjust image resolution with a new DPI, or keep the original DPI Reformat Videos • Choose between MP4, QuickTime (MOV), and M4V video formats • Select Auto format to reuse the original video format when possible • Choose video codec between Auto, H.264, and HEVC(H.265) • Specify video bitrate or use Automatic Edit Photos and Videos • Flip and rotate images or videos • Choose a background color for Fit mode • Specify default background color for photos and videos • Adjust position and offset for Fill and Fit modes Manage Colors for Photo and Video • Apply one of 12 Color Profiles, inlcuding Original (Automatic) • Process photos and videos while preserving HDR Templates • Use a universal set of 100+ standard templates to resize photos and videos for specific platforms and standards, including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and more • Create personal templates for your own tasks • Duplicate standard templates and modify personal templates • Customize standard Tempalate Library for your workflow and needs Photo Viewer and Video Player • Preview photos or play videos on the Result screen (long press a photo or video to preview) Share Photos and Videos • Save results to the Photo Library or Files app • Share results via Instagram, Mail, Facebook, Messages, etc • Use original or custom names for shared results ——— Basic (Free) version has some limitations. You can learn more about them inside the app. ——— Upgrade to PRO to unlock all features and remove all Basic version limitations (In-App Purchase). PRO version is available to other family members when Family Sharing is enabled. PRO version can be canceled at any time. ——— Maximum target pixel size for photos and videos: Photos (8-bit): • Basic (Free) version: 4,032 x 3,024 px • PRO version: from 12,000 x 10,000 px (iPhone XR) up to 18,000 x 12,000 px (iPhone 16 Pro) Note: Maximum size for 16-bit photos is lower due to hardware limitations. Videos: • Basic (Free) version: 1920 x 1080 px • PRO version: 7680 x 4320 pixels (8K) ——— Contact & Links • Contact us by Email: contact@desqueeze.com • Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @desqueeze • Visit our Website: http://desqueeze.com • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: http://desqueeze.com/privacy
AnamorphicDesqueezer
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Anamorphic Desqueeze is a professional anamorphic desqueeze tool built for filmmakers working with anamorphic lenses. Designed for anamorphic cinematography, it gives you precise manual desqueeze control, real-time monitoring, professional exposure tools, cinematic capture controls, and true CinemaScope export with ProRes and 10-bit. If you shoot anamorphic, this app is built for you. Professional Anamorphic Desqueeze • 2.0x desqueeze is free • 1.33x, 1.55x, and custom ratios are available in Pro • Custom ratio slider • Preview matches export • No automatic detection — full manual control Live Anamorphic Desqueeze Monitor • Real-time desqueeze preview • Toggle squeezed / desqueezed view • 2.39:1 CinemaScope framing guides • True anamorphic aspect monitoring Professional Monitoring Tools • Zebras • Waveform with IRE scale • False color • Focus peaking • Luma and RGB histogram • ISO, shutter speed, and white balance display Cinematic Capture Controls • Cinematic f-stop on supported iPhones running iOS 26 or later • Create cinematic background blur and stronger subject separation • Set depth of field before recording • Zoom and framing are preserved in the movie • Selected ISO and exposure are captured into the shot • Color looks can be baked into the exported video • What you frame, expose, and grade is what you export Cinematic f-stop requires iOS 26 or later and a device that supports Apple Cinematic Video capture. Cinematic Color Looks Standard, Black & White, Warm, Cool, Teal & Orange, Golden Hour, Day Exterior, Night Interior, High Key, Low Key, Soft Film, Bleach Bypass, Moonlight, Rich Contrast, Vibrant, Flat, Print, Apple Log, and Apple Log 2. Export True CinemaScope • Correct 2.39:1 CinemaScope ratio • No stretched footage • Save to Photos • Export to Files with ProRes and 10-bit options • FCPXML timeline for Final Cut Pro • Per-clip framing, LUT, and trim Anamorphic Photo and Batch • Desqueeze anamorphic photos • RAW / DNG support • Batch desqueeze multiple clips • Export per clip or merge to one timeline Record to SSD On iOS 17 or later, connect a USB-C drive and record directly to it. Keep iPhone storage available and leave the drive connected when exporting that take. Time Remaining See remaining recording time for the current resolution and frame rate. The indicator turns red under three minutes. Audio Meter and Microphone Monitor audio levels and select the built-in, USB-C, or wired microphone before recording. 2.0× free, every other ratio in Pro. Preview and export at 2.0× are included. Pro unlocks 1.15×–1.8×, Custom, batch workflows, and ProRes / 10-bit export. How to Use 1. Choose Live Monitor or Post for photos and videos. 2. Select your anamorphic desqueeze ratio and framing. 3. Set f-stop on supported iOS 26 devices, zoom, ISO / exposure, and color look. 4. Monitor with waveform, zebras, false color, focus peaking, histogram, and 2.39:1 guides. 5. Record with your chosen framing, exposure, cinematic depth, and color. 6. Export to Photos, Files, or FCPXML. For batch workflows, import clips, set ratio and codec, then export individually or merge into one timeline with correct CinemaScope geometry. Built for a Faster Filmmaking Workflow Frame anamorphic shots correctly while shooting, monitor exposure and focus, set cinematic depth, zoom, ISO, and color, then carry those creative decisions through to export. Spend less time fixing squeezed footage later and reduce the gap between what you monitor on set and what appears in the final movie. Ideal for cinematographers and DOPs, independent filmmakers, short film and commercial teams, 2.39:1 creators, film schools, studios, and rental houses. Who It’s For Cinematographers and DOPs, independent filmmakers, short film and commercial teams, 2.39:1 content creators, film schools, studios, and rental houses working with anamorphic lenses. Anamorphic Desqueeze is a dedicated anamorphic desqueeze solution for cinematic lens workflows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AnamorphicDesqueezer at every 4 days against Desqueeze's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Desqueeze sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and AnamorphicDesqueezer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Desqueeze ships an update every 2 weeks, AnamorphicDesqueezer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Desqueeze | AnamorphicDesqueezer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (775 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 775 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aliaksei Khutarshchykau | Sanjay Korde |
Bugs and requests
Desqueeze
Reported bugs
4 issues- Video quality degradation after processing
- Incompatibility with newer iPhone resolutions
- Inability to save to Photos app
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Option to keep original file names
- Preserve EXIF data for processed files
- More image resampling algorithm options
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Ability to delete processed images
AnamorphicDesqueezer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Desqueeze
- PRO Monthly3 Days trial$4.491 Month
- PRO Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Lifetime Access to PRO Version$59.99
AnamorphicDesqueezer
- Anamorphic Desqueezer$89.99
Questions
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