Comparison

Simple Zip vs Batch Compress

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

Head to head
About

Simple Zip

This utility app offers a straightforward way to compress files, photos, and videos. It focuses on speed and simplicity, providing a distraction-free experience without advertisements or internet connectivity requirements.

Highlights
  • Compress files
  • Compress photos
  • Compress videos
  • No ads
  • No internet required
  • Fast compression
Features
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Simple Zip - The pure and simple compression tool. Compress files, photos, and videos quickly. No ads, no network access, no distractions. Simply focused on what matters.

About

Batch Compress

Features
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Batch Compress can quickly compress photos and videos to save storage space. Free Features: • Compress 1 photo or 1 video at a time • Light Compression only Pro Features (Subscription / Lifetime Unlock): • Compress up to 10 files at once • Support Heavy Compression & Extreme Compression • Batch edit EXIF info (date, location, etc.) Terms of Use: http://bc.algobear.cn/terms.html Privacy Policy: http://bc.algobear.cn/privacy.html

Screenshots

Simple Zip4 screens
Batch Compress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Zip at none against Batch Compress's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Batch Compress sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple Zip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Zip ships an update every 6 days, Batch Compress every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Simple Zip versus Batch Compress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ZipBatch Compress
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMove On Studio博 吴

In-app purchases

None

Simple Zip

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Batch Compress

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Simple Zip free?
Simple Zip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Batch Compress free?
Batch Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Zip or Batch Compress have ads?
Neither Simple Zip nor Batch Compress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Zip or Batch Compress?
Simple Zip ships an update every 6 days, and Batch Compress every 5 days. Most recently, Simple Zip was updated on November 3, 2026 and Batch Compress on October 31, 2026.

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