Comparison

Desqueeze PRO vs Resize by SmartLink Basics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Desqueeze PRO

Effortlessly resize, de-squeeze, and upscale photos and videos in batches. Apply over 100 templates for social media optimization or create custom dimensions up to 18,000px for photos and 8K for videos, while preserving quality and metadata.

Highlights
  • Batch resizing for unlimited photos and videos
  • De-squeeze anamorphic photos
  • Resize Live Photos
  • Reformat to PNG, JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, MP4, MOV, M4V
  • Apply 100+ social media templates
  • Custom dimensions up to 18,000px (photos) and 8K (videos)
  • Preserve HDR and metadata
Features
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Advanced batch resampling and upscaling for professional photos and videos — featuring precision Lanczos/Bicubic math, custom bitrate control, and deep color management. Apply 100+ templates, process high-res formats up to 18,000 × 12,000 px and 8K video, and maintain strict color and HDR fidelity for your creative workflows. Get full, permanent access with a single, standalone purchase—no subscriptions required. FEATURES: Resample / Resize • Enter a new size in pixels, aspect ratios, and percentages • Resample and resize in three different ways: Stretch, Fill, and Fit • Choose between Normal and Smart size for more flexible sizing • Batch resample and resize an unlimited number of photos and videos • Precision Lanczos and Bicubic interpolation math for crystal-clear upscaling • De-squeeze anamorphic photos and videos • Preserve Live Photo format or convert it to still image or video Import Sources • Multiple photos and videos from Photo Library and Files • Full album from the Photo Library • Front or rear camera Photo Format • PNG, JPEG, HEIC, and TIFF photo formats • Auto - reuse the original photo format when possible • JPEG / HEIC compression quality: 0-100% • TIFF compression: Zip, LZW, PackBits, Uncompressed • DPI management Video Format • MP4, QuickTime (MOV), and M4V video formats • Auto - reuse the original video format when possible • Codec: Auto, H.264, and HEVC(H.265) • Bitrate: Automatic or Manual • Framerate: Automatic or Optimized (6, 12, 15, 24, 30, 48, 60) FPS Canvas Tools • Flip and Rotate with photo and video inside • Position for Fill and Fit layout mode • Fill Color for Fit mode Color Management • Full color preservation / best match for Automatic (HDR) color profile • Color Space: sRGB, Display P3, Adobe RGB, ProPhoto RGB, BT.2100 • Bit Depth: SDR (8-bit), HDR(10-bit) and 16-bit colors • HDR Format: HDR10, Gain Map, Dolby Vision Templates • 100+ social media, optimization, wallpaper, message, de-squeeze, including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and other templates • Custom / personal templates for your own tasks • Template library customization for your workflows Preview • Photo viewer with zoom up to actual size • Video player Share / Export • Save results to the Photo Library or Files app • Share results via Instagram, Mail, Facebook, Messages, etc • Specify filenames: original or custom ——— Device specific maximum target pixel size for photos and videos: • Photos (8-bit): from 12,000 x 10,000 (12K) up to 18,000 x 12,000 (18K) • Videos: from 4096 x 2160 (4K Cinematic) up to 7680 x 4320 (8K) Note: Maximum size for 16-bit photos is lower due to hardware limitations. ——— 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

About

Resize by SmartLink Basics

Features
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Smart Resize: Rename & Share makes it easy to select, resize, rename, and share multiple images straight from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're compressing for email, organizing with custom filenames, or prepping content for social media, Smart Resize gives you powerful controls in a clean, intuitive interface. -Select multiple images from your library -Resize by percentage or max file size -Rename files with sequence and optional date -Share resized images directly from the app -Reset anytime to start fresh -Great for photographers, marketers, travelers, and social media creators No accounts, no tracking, no data collection—just fast and efficient image prep, your way.

Screenshots

Desqueeze PRO4 screens
Resize by SmartLink Basics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Resize by SmartLink Basics at $1.99 against Desqueeze PRO's $14.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Desqueeze PRO costs $14.99 and Resize by SmartLink Basics $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Desqueeze PRO versus Resize by SmartLink Basics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesqueeze PROResize by SmartLink Basics
Price$14.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.6 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAliaksei KhutarshchykauSmartLink Basics, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Desqueeze PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Resize by SmartLink Basics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Desqueeze PRO free?
Desqueeze PRO costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Resize by SmartLink Basics free?
Resize by SmartLink Basics costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Desqueeze PRO or Resize by SmartLink Basics have ads?
Neither Desqueeze PRO nor Resize by SmartLink Basics shows ads.

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