# Simtools vs Photo Compression

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Compression at 4.3 against Simtools's 1.0. Photo Compression also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). Simtools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Compression sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simtools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Compression holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Compression has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simtools ships an update every 2 months, Photo Compression fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simtools | Photo Compression |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simtools/id1505413884/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-compression/id1639401726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 33 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Klayware SA de CV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043629792) | [Asad Jamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630521997) |

## What reviewers say

### Simtools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simtools/id1505413884)

This application allows users to activate SIM cards and manage their inventory of chips. It also provides tools to administer and control sales personnel, effectively managing a vendor network.

**Highlights:** SIM card activation, Chip inventory control, Sales personnel management, Vendor network administration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Photo Compression

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-compression/id1639401726)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily resize and compress your photos to save space on your device. This tool offers user-friendly design and multiple compression options, allowing you to download resized images and crop pictures.

**Highlights:** Resize and compress photos, Multiple compression sizes (small, large, medium), Crop pictures, User-friendly design, Save space on iPhone/iPad, Download resized images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Compresso Annual | $8.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simtools free?

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

### Is Photo Compression free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simtools or Photo Compression?

Photo Compression is rated higher. Simtools averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Photo Compression averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Simtools or Photo Compression have ads?

Neither Simtools nor Photo Compression shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simtools or Photo Compression?

Simtools ships an update every 2 months, and Photo Compression fortnightly. Most recently, Simtools was updated on September 8, 2026 and Photo Compression 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.*