Comparison

JPG Optimizer PRO vs ShadowShot

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

Head to head
About

JPG Optimizer PRO

This app helps you reduce the file size of your JPEG photos with minimal quality loss. It supports advanced compression techniques and offers unique noise optimization for enhanced quality. Easily compress single or multiple images, tune quality settings, and share them in various formats.

Highlights
  • Compress and resize photos
  • Batch compression
  • Adjustable quality settings
  • ISO Noise Optimization
  • Save as JPEGs or ZIP
  • Save as PDF
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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!

About

ShadowShot

This camera app allows you to precisely replicate photo compositions by overlaying a reference image onto your live camera preview. Align angles and subject placement with adjustable transparency for consistent shots. Ideal for recreating specific scenes or practicing photography composition.

Highlights
  • Overlay reference images with adjustable transparency
  • Support for multiple aspect ratios
  • Smooth zoom and pinch-to-zoom
  • Tap to focus and exposure
  • Fast compare, retake, and save workflow
Features
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ShadowShot is a camera app that helps you precisely recreate photo composition. After importing a reference image, you can overlay it semi-transparently on the camera preview, so you can align angles and subject placement while shooting. Key features: Overlay template shooting with adjustable transparency Support for multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 4:3, 1:1) Smooth zoom and pinch-to-zoom gestures Tap to focus and exposure adjustment Fast compare, retake, and save workflow Whether you’re recreating a specific shot, filming consistent content, or practicing composition in daily photography, ShadowShot makes shooting more stable and efficient. Easily take the photo your partner actually wants!

Screenshots

JPG Optimizer PRO4 screens
ShadowShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShadowShot at Free against JPG Optimizer PRO's $3.99. ShadowShot also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). JPG Optimizer PRO's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On 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

ShadowShot is free to download; JPG Optimizer PRO costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JPG Optimizer PRO holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JPG Optimizer PRO versus ShadowShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJPG Optimizer PROShadowShot
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail Kuznetsov正华 孟

Customer experience

JPG Optimizer PRO

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ShadowShot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

JPG Optimizer PRO

No in-app purchases

None

ShadowShot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JPG Optimizer PRO free?
JPG Optimizer PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShadowShot free?
ShadowShot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JPG Optimizer PRO or ShadowShot?
JPG Optimizer PRO is rated higher. JPG Optimizer PRO averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ShadowShot averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do JPG Optimizer PRO or ShadowShot have ads?
Neither JPG Optimizer PRO nor ShadowShot shows ads.

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