Comparison

Grippy vs Compress PDF

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

Head to head
About

Grippy

Compress PDF files directly on your device for enhanced privacy. This utility ensures your documents are not exploited by keeping all processing local. It offers a secure way to reduce file sizes without uploading sensitive information.

Highlights
  • On-device PDF compression
  • Data privacy focused
  • Reduces file sizes
  • Secure processing
  • Available on iOS devices
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Grippy is a PDF compression application. The advantage of Grippy is that the compression is done directly on the device used. So you can be sure that none of your data are exploited.

About

Compress PDF

Features
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PDF Editor: Compress PDF, Convert, Sign & Scan Documents Compress PDF files, edit documents, convert images to PDF, sign contracts, merge files, split pages, and scan documents—all in one powerful PDF editor. Whether you're a student, business professional, freelancer, or office worker, PDF Editor helps you manage PDFs quickly and securely from your iPhone. -- Powerful PDF Tools -- - Compress PDF Reduce PDF file size while maintaining high quality. Share large documents faster via email, cloud storage, or messaging apps. - PDF Converter Image to PDF PDF to Image (JPG & PNG) PDF to Text Convert scanned documents into editable text with OCR - Edit PDF Remove pages Reorder pages Delete pages Organize documents in seconds - Merge & Split PDF Combine multiple PDF files into one document or split large PDFs into separate files. - Fill & Sign PDF Create electronic signatures and sign contracts, invoices, forms, and agreements anytime. - OCR Scanner Scan paper documents, receipts, notes, IDs, and business cards. Extract text accurately using OCR technology. - Watermark PDF Protect your documents by adding custom text or logo watermarks. - Password Protect PDF Encrypt important documents with a password for extra privacy. - Unlock PDF Remove PDF passwords from files when you have permission. - Add Page Numbers Automatically number PDF pages for reports, presentations, and professional documents. - Perfect For • Students – Homework, notes, assignments, study materials • Business – Contracts, invoices, proposals, reports • Office Work – Forms, presentations, documentation • Freelancers – Client files, agreements, portfolios • Personal Use – Bills, receipts, certificates, documents - Why Choose PDF Editor? • Fast PDF compression • High-quality PDF converter • Easy PDF editing • Secure document protection • Offline support • Simple and intuitive interface • Lightweight and fast • No technical skills required --- Supports Multiple Languages --- • English • Hindi • Spanish • French • Brazil • Russian • German • Japanese • Italian • Korean • Polish • Turkish • Thai • Romanian • Arabic • Danish • Swedish - Features You'll Love * Compress PDF * PDF Compressor * PDF Editor * PDF Converter * Scan Documents * OCR Scanner * Image to PDF * JPG to PDF * Merge PDF * Split PDF * Sign PDF * Fill PDF Forms * PDF Reader * Password Protect PDF * Watermark PDF * PDF to Text * Document Scanner * File Manager Designed for speed, privacy, and productivity, PDF Editor makes it easy to create, edit, compress, convert, and manage PDF documents wherever you are. Users can share and download all converted PDF Pages using the Converter PDF app. Users can add watermarks using text and logo in pdf files using the Watermark PDF app. Users can add signatures using PDF Signature app. Download Compress PDF: Reduce Size today and simplify your document workflow. - Subscription Information • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/developer-planet/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/developer-planet/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Grippy4 screens
Compress PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grippy at none against Compress PDF's 3. Grippy also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Compress PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Grippy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Grippy versus Compress PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrippyCompress PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxence MottardJaydip Patoliya

In-app purchases

None

Grippy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Compress PDF

Subscriptions3
  • PDF Manager Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • PDF Manager Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PDF Manager Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Grippy free?
Grippy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compress PDF free?
Compress PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grippy or Compress PDF have ads?
Compress PDF shows ads; Grippy does not.

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