Comparison

Foldered vs PDF Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Foldered

Organize all your files in one place with this comprehensive file manager. Import wirelessly from your computer, manage documents, and play various media formats with subtitle support. Includes a voice recorder and file protection.

Highlights
  • Wireless file import
  • Media playback
  • Document viewing
  • File organization
  • Zip/Unzip files
  • Voice recorder
Features
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Foldered is a file manager, document viewer, media player, editor, and voice recorder for iPhone and iPad. Keep files, videos, music, photos, documents, archives, notes, and recordings organized in one place. Import files from the Files app, Photos, camera, your computer, and supported cloud services. Transfer files over Wi-Fi from a Mac or PC, manage folders, preview common document types, edit images and text, compress archives, and play your saved media. MAIN FEATURES File Manager - Create folders and organize your files - Copy, move, rename, duplicate, delete, and share files - Sort and search your folders - View file details and manage multiple selected items - Compress files into ZIP archives and extract ZIP files - Share files with other apps or send by email Import & Transfer - Import from the iOS Files app - Import photos and videos from your photo library - Capture photos with the camera - Transfer files from a Mac or PC over Wi-Fi - Import through Finder/iTunes file sharing - Connect supported cloud accounts including Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box Document Viewer - Open PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint files, images, text files, and more - Preview common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, and HEIC - Open text, code, HTML, JSON, XML, and subtitle files Editors - Create and edit rich text documents for formatted notes - Create and edit plain text files for quick notes, lists, code, and captions - Edit images and save them back into your organized file library Media Player - Play many common video and audio formats, including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, MP3, M4A, WAV, and more - Background audio playback support - Equalizer controls for audio playback - Manage music and videos with playlists - Add SRT subtitles to supported videos Voice Recorder - Record audio notes - Save recordings inside your file library - Share recordings when needed Privacy & Access - Protect app access with a local passcode - Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID where available PRO VERSION Foldered Pro is available as an optional in-app purchase and includes: - Playlists - Subtitles - Remove ads Foldered helps you keep important files, media, documents, and recordings organized without switching between multiple apps.

About

PDF Compressor

Features
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Compress PDF files instantly right on your iPhone or iPad. Reduce file sizes by up to 90% while keeping your documents sharp and readable. FAST & EASY PDF COMPRESSION • Select any PDF from Files • Choose your compression level (low, medium, high) • Get a smaller file in seconds — no waiting 100% PRIVATE & SECURE • All compression happens on your device • Your files are never uploaded to any server • All data is completely yours • No account required to start PERFECT FOR: • Emailing large documents that won't send • Saving storage space on your device • Uploading files to size-restricted forms • Sharing documents faster over slow connections WHY PDF COMPRESSOR? Unlike online tools that upload your sensitive documents to unknown servers, PDF Compressor works entirely offline. Your contracts, tax forms, medical records, and personal files never leave your device. SIMPLE PRICING • 3 free compressions to try the app • Unlimited compressions with a subscription • Cancel anytime through your Apple account settings and subscriptions Whether you need to shrink a scanned document, reduce a large report, or make room on your device, PDF Compressor gets the job done fast. Download now and make your PDFs smaller in seconds!

Screenshots

Foldered4 screens
PDF Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Foldered at 15.0 against PDF Compressor's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Foldered sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PDF Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Foldered versus PDF Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolderedPDF Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmair BaigArron Mecwan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Foldered

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99
2 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Foldered free?
Foldered is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Compressor free?
PDF Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Foldered or PDF Compressor have ads?
Neither Foldered nor PDF Compressor shows ads.

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