Comparison

Atkinson vs video resize tool

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

Head to head
About

Atkinson

This app processes photos using the Atkinson dithering algorithm, originally used for black and white displays on old Macintosh computers. It creates small file-sized images with options for square cropping, rounded corners, and white borders, offering a real-time preview of the effect.

Highlights
  • Atkinson dithering algorithm processing
  • Square photo output
  • Toggleable rounded corners
  • White border option
  • Real-time preview
Features
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Transform your photos with the iconic Atkinson dithering algorithm — the same technique used on the original Macintosh by Bill Atkinson. Create stunning retro-style images with a single tap. # What is Atkinson Dithering? Atkinson dithering was the algorithm behind the classic 1-bit graphics of early Macintosh computers. It converts photos i nto beautiful two-tone pixel patterns, producing images with a distinctive vintage charm and remarkably small file sizes. # Features - Real-time Atkinson dithering preview through your camera - 7 retro-tech color palettes: Terminal Green, Amber Monitor, Original Macintosh, Game Boy, Apple II Green, White Phospho r, and classic black & white - 5 iconic frames inspired by computing history: MacPaint, Classic Mac window, Terminal, White Frame, and frameless - Adjustable brightness control - Rounded corner option - Square photo output optimized for social media - Lightweight PNG output with tiny file sizes # Color Palettes Go beyond black and white. Choose from color palettes inspired by legendary displays — the green glow of VT100 terminals, the warm amber of IBM monitors, the creamy screen of the original Macintosh, and more. # Retro Frames Wrap your dithered photos in frames inspired by classic software. The MacPaint frame features pixel-perfect tool palettes and menu bars, just like Bill Atkinson's legendary paint program. The Classic Mac frame recreates the iconic window chrome of early Macintosh. # Perfect for - Retro and vintage photo enthusiasts - Pixel art lovers - Social media posts with a unique aesthetic - Anyone who appreciates the beauty of 1-bit graphics

About

video resize tool

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Video Resize Tool is the simplest and most powerful tool to shrink your video files without losing important information. Perfect for freeing up space on your iPhone or preparing videos for sharing. Key Features: • Batch Compression: Select and compress up to 10 videos simultaneously (Pro). • Quality Control: Choose between 480p, 720p, or 1080p resolutions. • Smart Bitrate: Automatically optimizes bitrate to save maximum space while maintaining visual quality. • Preservation: Keeps original metadata such as creation date, time, and GPS location. • Privacy First: All processing happens locally on your device. No videos are ever uploaded to a server. • Easy Management: Save directly to your Photo Library or Files app. Stop worrying about "Storage Full" alerts. Download Video Resize and start optimizing your media library today!

Screenshots

Atkinson4 screens
video resize tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Atkinson at 15.0 against video resize tool's 26.2. 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. Atkinson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and video resize tool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Atkinson versus video resize tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtkinsonvideo resize tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperkoyachiAkio Nishiyama

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Atkinson

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Month$0.991 Month
  • Standard Year$9.991 Year
1 purchases

video resize tool

One-time1
  • Ad removal / multi-video processing$0.99

Questions

Is Atkinson free?
Atkinson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is video resize tool free?
video resize tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Atkinson or video resize tool have ads?
Both Atkinson and video resize tool show ads.

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