Comparison

Picket vs Real Image Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Picket

This utility app helps you save images from websites in bulk. It offers features like deep image detection, ad blocking, and organized file management with iCloud sync. Protect your collection with biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Deep image detection
  • Bulk download
  • Parallel processing
  • Ad blocking
  • Tab browsing
  • Advanced organization
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Save the images you find on the web, all at once and with ease. Picket makes collecting images genuinely effortless. Just open a page and pick the images you want — they're saved to your Camera Roll or an in-app album, all in one go. Downloads - Deep search: follows links to other pages and finds full-size images that are easy to miss in a thumbnail list. - Batch saving: save every image you've selected with a single tap. - Parallel loading: several pages are loaded at once, so you're not left waiting even with a lot of images. Browsing - Bookmarks: save the sites you visit often and open them again in a tap. - Search engine: switch to the search engine you're used to. - Ad blocking: cut down on distracting ads so it's easier to find the images you're after. - Tabs: keep several sites open and switch between them quickly. - Share sheet: send a URL from another app and open it right in Picket. File management - Organize your growing collection exactly how you like with folders and albums. - Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, and SVG, as well as WebP and HEIF. - Bundle your saved images into a ZIP, or convert them to a PDF to share. - Import images from the Photos app, too. iCloud sync - Sync your collection across devices. Save an image on your iPhone and pick it up on your iPad.

About

Real Image Compressor

Features
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Real Image Compressor does what other apps only pretend to do: it truly compresses your JPEG photos instead of simply resizing them. You stay in full control of quality, metadata, and output. Why "real" compression matters Most photo compression apps just scale down your images. That changes the resolution and often ruins the photo. Real Image Compressor applies actual JPEG compression algorithms that significantly reduce file size while keeping your original resolution intact. You are in control Choose from three quality levels (Low, Medium, High) to find the perfect balance between file size and image quality. Decide whether to strip EXIF metadata like location data, camera info, and timestamps for added privacy, or keep it all. Multiple ways to compress Pick photos directly from your Photo Library or import from Files. You can also select images in the Photos app and share them straight into Real Image Compressor using the Share Sheet. No extra steps needed. See real results After compression, you get a clear overview of every image: original size, compressed size, and the percentage saved. In our tests, photos typically shrink by 60-75%. Save anywhere Export your compressed images back to the Camera Roll or save them to any folder using the Files app. Batch export all images at once with a single tap. Privacy first All compression happens on your device. Your photos are never uploaded anywhere. Optionally remove EXIF data to strip location info and other metadata before sharing your photos with others. Key Features True JPEG compression, not just resizing Three quality levels: Low, Medium, High EXIF metadata removal for privacy Import from Photos or Files Share Sheet integration for quick access Batch compression for multiple images Clear results with size comparison Export to Camera Roll or Files 100% on-device processing Download Real Image Compressor and start saving storage space today.

Screenshots

Picket4 screens
Real Image Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Real Image Compressor at none against Picket's shown. Picket's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Picket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Real Image Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Picket ships an update weekly, Real Image Compressor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Picket versus Real Image Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicketReal Image Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTsubasa TakahashiMichael Welzel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Picket

One-time1
  • PicketPremium$19.99
1 purchases

Real Image Compressor

One-time1
  • Real Image Compressor Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Picket free?
Picket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Real Image Compressor free?
Real Image Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Picket or Real Image Compressor have ads?
Picket shows ads; Real Image Compressor does not.
Which is updated more often, Picket or Real Image Compressor?
Picket ships an update weekly, and Real Image Compressor every 3 months. Most recently, Picket was updated on November 3, 2026 and Real Image Compressor on October 31, 2026.

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