# MagicResize vs Image Size

The clearest difference is rating: Image Size at 4.4 against MagicResize's 4.2. Image Size also leads on ratings volume (494 vs 89). MagicResize's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 51%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagicResize sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Image Size sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Image Size holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image Size has 494 ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of MagicResize's written reviews are positive against 51% of Image Size's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicResize | Image Size |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicresize/id1068046113/reviews) | **[4.4 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-size-photo-compress/id1347605620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 89 | **494** |
| Positive reviews | **59.7% of reviews** | 50.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoshinobu Sonoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/454482266) | [WEBDIA INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271616115) |

## What reviewers say

### MagicResize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicresize/id1068046113)

This app allows for the batch resizing of multiple photos with a single action. It also offers the ability to remove original photos in bulk, saving device storage. Users can easily find photos using search and manage Exif data and location information.

**Highlights:** Batch photo resizing, Bulk original photo deletion, Device storage saving, Search photos by date/size, Exif data management, Location information removal

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |


### Image Size

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-size-photo-compress/id1347605620)

Easily resize and compress your photos with simple operations. Lighten images individually or in batches, preview changes, and check quality and size before saving. Supports JPEG and PNG formats, and integrates with email and other apps for seamless sharing.

**Highlights:** Resize and compress images, Batch processing, Preview resized images, Check image quality and size, Save as JPEG/PNG, Share with other apps

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete ad | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient resizing
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Good value for price
- 👍 Helpful for e-commerce

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too many ads
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPad
- 🐛 Image selection issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent resizing

**Reported bugs**

- Too many ads opening automatically
- Interface error, doesn't reduce file size (MB-KB)
- Cannot select photos from albums
- App freezes when selecting photos
- App saved the same photo as original

**Requested features**

- Add option to preserve photo date
- Add ability to combine images into a PDF
- Add option to select photos by album
- Add option to batch apply cropping
- Add option to delete original photos after conversion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicResize free?

MagicResize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Image Size free?

Image Size is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MagicResize or Image Size?

Image Size is rated higher. MagicResize averages 4.2 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Image Size averages 4.4 from 494 ratings.

### Do MagicResize or Image Size have ads?

Both MagicResize and Image Size show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagicResize or Image Size?

MagicResize ships an update every 3 weeks, and Image Size every 3 weeks. Most recently, MagicResize was updated on October 24, 2026 and Image Size on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*