Photo Replace vs JPG Optimizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo Replace
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Photo Replace swaps a photo in Apple Photos for an edited version, while you keep the option to revert to the original. MADE FOR DUPLICATES Many photo editing apps save your edit as a new photo. Replace the original with the edit and, if you like, delete the duplicate. The photo keeps its place, date and albums. REVERT ANYTIME The replacement goes through the Photos editing system, so the original is never lost. Use Revert in Photos to get it back. KEEPS WHAT MATTERS Orientation, color space and HDR carry over. Live Photos stay live when the edit is a Live Photo too. WORKS WHERE YOU ARE Replace in the app, or automate replacements with the Shortcuts action. Works on iPhone and Mac. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no tracking, no data collection. Your photos never leave your device.
JPG Optimizer
Effortlessly reduce the file size of your photos with minimal quality loss. This app utilizes advanced compression techniques and a unique noise optimization algorithm to make your images smaller, perfect for sharing or saving space.
- Compress and resize photos
- Batch compression
- Adjustable compression quality
- ISO Noise Optimization
- Save and share as JPEGs
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Tired of emails bouncing back because your photos are too big? Want to reclaim gigabytes of storage without deleting a single memory? JPG Optimizer makes your images as small as possible — while keeping every bit of quality you see. Completely private. Completely on your device. Tiny files. Same stunning photos. You'll love it because: • Email attachments finally go through — no more rejections • Free up massive space without losing a single shot • Optimize entire batches with one set of settings • Tap to compare, pinch to inspect, then share with confidence Next-level compression: • Jpegli: up to 35% smaller at high quality — still a normal JPEG • ISO noise reduction for cleaner, lighter files • Full quality control in your hands • Keep or remove EXIF / GPS data (JPEG) • Save as JPEG or WebP Smart resizing: • Ready-to-use presets or custom width × height • Fit with optional colored margins, or Crop precisely • Choose Original, Portrait, or Landscape orientation Import from anywhere: • Library, Files, Camera — even Document Camera for scanning photos and documents Compare with ease: • Tap to switch between original and compressed versions • Pinch-to-zoom stays perfectly aligned Share your way: • Single images, ZIP archive, or PDF • Save directly to a Photos album Zero uploads. Zero accounts. Zero compromises. Your photos stay yours and only yours. Try it now — and be amazed at what you've been missing! FREE AND PRO • Free: up to 3 photos at a time, shared as JPEG • PRO: unlimited photos, WebP, ZIP and PDF, plus Fit/Crop resize with margins
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: JPG Optimizer at Free against Photo Replace's $0.99. JPG Optimizer also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). Photo Replace's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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
JPG Optimizer is free to download; Photo Replace costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Photo Replace ships an update every 5 months, JPG Optimizer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo Replace | JPG Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henrik Helmers | Mikhail Kuznetsov |
In-app purchases
Photo Replace
No in-app purchases
JPG Optimizer
No in-app purchases
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