Comparison

ImageResize vs Photo Resizer

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

Head to head
About

ImageResize

This app offers high-precision, high-quality image resizing with an intuitive interface. It allows users to compare original and resized images side-by-side for accurate confirmation, ensuring a smooth and satisfying user experience for both casual and advanced needs.

Highlights
  • High-precision image resizing
  • Side-by-side original/resized comparison
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Optimized startup and responsiveness
  • Improved battery efficiency
  • Accurate image information display
Features
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Resize photos quickly and easily. Adjust image dimensions and quality to reduce file size, then save or share the result. Convert images to JPEG, HEIC, or PNG, crop and rotate photos, and remove Exif and GPS metadata. ImageResize is useful for social media, email attachments, website uploads, saving storage space, and more. ■ EASY IMAGE RESIZING Simply choose a photo, set the output size and image quality, and resize. Quickly select commonly used sizes from presets, or create and save your own custom sizes. ■ SIMPLE OR ADVANCED RESIZE MODES Choose between a Simple mode for quick resizing and an Advanced mode for more precise control. Even after loading an image, you can switch between resize modes anytime using the mode button. ■ COMPARE BEFORE AND AFTER Compare the same area of the original and resized images side by side. Zoom in to check fine details and see how image quality changes after resizing. The dimensions and file sizes of both the original and resized images are also displayed, making it easy to balance image quality and file size. ■ REDUCE IMAGE FILE SIZE Adjust image dimensions and quality to reduce file size. Preview the result and fine-tune the settings to find the right balance of size and quality for your needs. ■ CONVERT TO JPEG, HEIC, OR PNG Choose the output format that best suits your needs: • JPEG • HEIC • PNG ■ CROP, ROTATE & EDIT IMAGES Crop images freely or choose common aspect ratios such as 1:1, 4:3, and 16:9. You can also rotate images, apply filters, and adjust sharpness. Draw directly on images, blur selected areas, or apply mosaic effects where needed. ■ MANAGE EXIF & GPS METADATA Choose whether to include Exif metadata and location information in saved images. This is useful when you want to remove location data before posting photos to social media or sharing them with others. ■ IMPORT IMAGES IN MULTIPLE WAYS Import images from Photos, Camera, Files, copy and paste, or the Share Sheet in other apps. Once imported, images can be resized immediately. ■ SAVE & SHARE Save finished images directly to Photos. You can also use the iOS Share Sheet to send images via AirDrop, Mail, Messages, social media, Files, and other compatible apps. ■ ON-DEVICE IMAGE PROCESSING Image resizing, format conversion, and other image processing are performed directly on your device. Your images can be processed without being uploaded to an external server. ImageResize is a versatile image resizing app that makes it easy to prepare photos and images with the dimensions, quality, and format you need—from everyday photo sharing to professional image preparation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Photo Resizer

Easily reduce the resolution and file size of your photos with just a few taps. This tool is perfect for optimizing images for email attachments or saving storage space.

Highlights
  • Resize photo resolution
  • Reduce photo file size
  • One-click email attachment
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You can quickly resize a photo with a few taps. Features - Resize photo resolution - Reduce photo file size - Attach to e-mail with one click

Screenshots

ImageResize4 screens
Photo Resizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

ImageResize and Photo Resizer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Photo Resizer's written reviews are positive against 44% of ImageResize's. Photo Resizer also leads on ratings volume (700 vs 228). ImageResize's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. ImageResize sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Photo Resizer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Resizer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 228 and 700 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of ImageResize's written reviews are positive against 70% of Photo Resizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ImageResize ships an update every 2 weeks, Photo Resizer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ImageResize versus Photo Resizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImageResizePhoto Resizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (228 ratings)4.7 (700 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings228700 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshinobu SonodaRyoichi Fukugawa

Customer experience

ImageResize

All ratings228 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral8.5%
Negative47.9%

Photo Resizer

All ratings691 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral8.6%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

ImageResize

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Photo Resizer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Resized photos not recognized by some printers
  • App not working as expected for some users

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to resize to specific print sizes (e.g., 4x6)
  • Option to preserve EXIF data

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ImageResize

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Chill Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Support Developer$2.99
  • Remove Ads$14.99
2 purchases

Photo Resizer

One-time2
  • Leave a Tip$0.99
  • Remove Ads (One-Time Purchase)$9.99

Questions

Is ImageResize free?
ImageResize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Resizer free?
Photo Resizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ImageResize or Photo Resizer?
Photo Resizer is rated higher. ImageResize averages 4.5 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while Photo Resizer averages 4.7 from 700 ratings.
Do ImageResize or Photo Resizer have ads?
Both ImageResize and Photo Resizer show ads.
Which is updated more often, ImageResize or Photo Resizer?
ImageResize ships an update every 2 weeks, and Photo Resizer every 6 weeks. Most recently, ImageResize was updated on November 1, 2026 and Photo Resizer on October 30, 2026.

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