# Compressor vs File Compressor

The clearest difference is rating: Compressor at 5.0 against File Compressor's 3.9. File Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and File Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compressor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Compressor has 55 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compressor ships an update every 5 months, File Compressor monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compressor | File Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compressor-video-image-and-pdf/id1643671559/reviews)** | [3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-compressor-shrink-size/id6657987552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parsottambhai Dhameliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580284660) | [NEURASYNC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639101560) |

## What reviewers say

### Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compressor-video-image-and-pdf/id1643671559)

This utility app allows users to quickly reduce the file size of videos, images, and PDFs without significant quality loss. It provides options to view original and compressed sizes, save files in dedicated folders, and easily share or delete them.

**Highlights:** Compress videos, images, and PDFs, Reduce file size without losing quality, View original and compressed file sizes, Save compressed files in dedicated folders, Share and delete compressed files, Fast compression speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### File Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-compressor-shrink-size/id6657987552)

Easily reduce the size of various file types, including documents, images, and videos. Supports single and bulk file compression to save storage space and overcome file size limits for sharing.

**Highlights:** Compresses all file types, Bulk file compression, Preserves file quality, Reduces storage space, Overcomes file size limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Compressor Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| File Compressor Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| File Compressor - Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compressor free?

Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File Compressor free?

File Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compressor or File Compressor?

Compressor is rated higher. Compressor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while File Compressor averages 3.9 from 55 ratings.

### Do Compressor or File Compressor have ads?

Compressor shows ads; File Compressor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compressor or File Compressor?

Compressor ships an update every 5 months, and File Compressor monthly. Most recently, Compressor was updated on September 21, 2026 and File Compressor on October 24, 2026.

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