# InstaSize vs Image Compress .

The clearest difference is update cadence: InstaSize at every 10 days against Image Compress .'s every 5 months. InstaSize also leads on ratings volume (327K vs 15) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). Image Compress .'s advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InstaSize sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Image Compress . sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Image Compress . holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaSize has 327K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

InstaSize ships an update every 10 days, Image Compress . every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstaSize | Image Compress . |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (327K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instasize-ai-photo-editor/id576649830/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-compress/id1602053784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **327K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instasize Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/576649833) | [Apps Places](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462400318) |

## What reviewers say

### InstaSize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instasize-ai-photo-editor/id576649830)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #113 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This comprehensive photo and video editor offers AI-powered tools to enhance images, remove unwanted objects, and create collages. Resize and crop content for any social platform, or use advanced features like background removal and batch editing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered image expansion (Magic Fill), Object and background removal, Photo and video resizing/cropping, Batch editing for multiple images, Collage maker with templates, Over 130 filters and presets

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instasize Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium - AI | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Instasize Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium + AI | $11.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium AI | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Instasize Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| AI Instasize Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for resizing photos
- 👍 Good photo editing features
- 👍 Helpful for Instagram
- 👍 Customizable filters and borders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to use without premium subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Quality issues with saved photos
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- Inability to save edited photos
- Distortion of photos after editing
- Unreliable performance with video editing

**Requested features**

- Batch processing option
- Ability to save edited photos without subscription
- More free filters and features
- Improved collage and layout options
- Ability to adjust edited photos after saving


### Image Compress .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-compress/id1602053784)

Reduce the size of your photos without sacrificing quality. This app allows you to compress images from your device's gallery, saving valuable storage space. It supports batch processing and offline compression.

**Highlights:** Compress images offline, Reduce size while maintaining quality, Support multiple photo selections, Free photo storage, Save device memory, Unlimited compression and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image Compress Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Image Compress Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Image Compress Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstaSize free?

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

### Is Image Compress . free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InstaSize or Image Compress .?

Image Compress . is rated higher. InstaSize averages 4.7 out of 5 from 327K ratings, while Image Compress . averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do InstaSize or Image Compress . have ads?

Neither InstaSize nor Image Compress . shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InstaSize or Image Compress .?

InstaSize ships an update every 10 days, and Image Compress . every 5 months. Most recently, InstaSize was updated on November 11, 2026 and Image Compress . on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*