Comparison

PDF Compressor vs File Compressor

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

Head to head
About

PDF Compressor

Reduce the size of your PDF documents without sacrificing quality. Optimize PDFs for storage, sharing, and faster loading. Effortlessly manage and share your compressed files anywhere.

Highlights
  • Efficient PDF compression
  • Retain document quality
  • User-friendly file management
  • Easy sharing via multiple platforms
  • Optimize for storage and transfer
Features
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Unlock the full potential of your PDF files with our powerful PDF Compressor app! Seamlessly reduce the size of your PDF documents without compromising on quality. Whether you need to save storage space on your device, share files more efficiently, or simply optimize your PDFs for faster loading, our app has you covered. Key Features: Efficient Compression: Our advanced compression algorithms ensure that your PDF files are reduced to the smallest possible size without sacrificing quality. Experience faster file transfers, quicker uploads, and more efficient storage utilization. Retain Quality: Rest assured that your document's quality remains intact throughout the compression process. Our app maintains the integrity of text, images, and formatting to ensure your content looks as good as ever. File Management: Organize and manage your compressed PDF files effortlessly. Access a user-friendly file manager to rename, delete, or share your optimized documents with ease. Share Anywhere: Compressed PDFs are perfect for sharing via email, messaging apps, or cloud storage. Share your files hassle-free with colleagues, clients, or friends, knowing they'll receive a lightweight yet high-quality document. Subscription Policy - Subscriptions are billed weekly or monthly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/pdfcompress/projects Service Terms - https://sites.google.com/view/pdfcompress/terms

About

File Compressor

Easily reduce file sizes and organize data for sharing. Supports multiple compression formats and offers password protection for added security. Quickly share compressed files directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Compress to ZIP, TAR, GZIP
  • Password protection for ZIP files
  • History log of compressed files
  • Direct file sharing
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Compress your files effortlessly with File Compressor. Whether you need to reduce file sizes or organize your data for sharing, this app makes compression simple and effective. Key Features: • Multiple Formats: Compress files into ZIP, TAR, or GZIP formats to suit your needs. • Password Protection: Secure your ZIP files with a password for added privacy. • History Log: Keep track of your compressed files with the built-in history feature. • File Sharing: Quickly share compressed files directly from the app. File Compressor offers a user-friendly interface, making it the ideal tool for professionals and casual users alike. Start compressing files on the go! File Compressor app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, File Compressor does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/File-Compressor/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/File-Compressor/privacy-policy

Screenshots

PDF Compressor4 screens
File Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Compressor at 5.0 against PDF Compressor's 4.3. PDF Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (82 vs 10). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. PDF Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and File Compressor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Compressor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Compressor has 82 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Compressor versus File Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF CompressorFile Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (82 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextPixel appsAndy Sutanto

Customer experience

PDF Compressor

All ratings82 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

File Compressor

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions3
  • File Compressor - PDF2 variants$4.997 Days
  • File Compressor - PDF3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • PDF Compressor - Resize file3 Days trial$9.991 Month
5 purchases

File Compressor

Subscriptions3
  • File Compressor Pro$0.997 Days
  • File Compressor Pro - 1M$1.991 Month
  • File Compressor Pro$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • File Compressor Pro$19.99
  • Offering for New Users$19.99

Questions

Is PDF Compressor free?
PDF 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, PDF Compressor or File Compressor?
File Compressor is rated higher. PDF Compressor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while File Compressor averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do PDF Compressor or File Compressor have ads?
File Compressor shows ads; PDF Compressor does not.

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