# MagicResize vs Resize it

The clearest difference is rating: Resize it at 4.7 against MagicResize's 4.2. Resize it also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagicResize sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Resize it asks for nothing beyond the download.

Resize it holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Resize it has 1.1K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of MagicResize's written reviews are positive against 62% of Resize it's.

MagicResize ships an update every 3 weeks, Resize it every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicResize | Resize it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicresize/id1068046113/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resize-it-compress-any-image/id1520370235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 89 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoshinobu Sonoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/454482266) | [LANARS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472204691) |

## 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 |


### Resize it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resize-it-compress-any-image/id1520370235)

This app helps you free up device storage by compressing and resizing images without significant quality loss. It supports batch processing and various popular formats, making it easy to manage your photo library and share files faster.

**Highlights:** Compress and resize images, Batch processing up to 20 images, Save disk space without quality loss, Faster file uploads and sharing, Supports multiple image formats, Local image processing for privacy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Excellent for web developers
- 🚀 Simple and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPad
- 🐛 Deletes image captions
- 🐛 Pixelates images
- 🐛 Doesn't save resized images
- 🐛 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iOS 18
- Resized images not found in Photos
- Runs out of free storage quickly

**Requested features**

- Option to specify target size
- Keep original photo date
- Option to convert PNG to JPG
- Support for animated GIFs
- Ability to drag and drop images


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicResize free?

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

### Is Resize it free?

Resize it is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MagicResize or Resize it?

Resize it is rated higher. MagicResize averages 4.2 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Resize it averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do MagicResize or Resize it have ads?

MagicResize shows ads; Resize it does not.

### Which is updated more often, MagicResize or Resize it?

MagicResize ships an update every 3 weeks, and Resize it every 2 weeks. Most recently, MagicResize was updated on September 17, 2026 and Resize it on September 21, 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.*