PDF Squeezer vs Gestalt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Squeezer
Reduce PDF file sizes on your iPhone or iPad with customizable compression settings. Preview changes before saving and process files securely offline. Automate tasks with iOS Shortcuts integration and compress multiple files at once.
- Customizable compression settings
- Preview compressed PDFs
- Offline, on-device processing
- iOS Shortcuts integration
- Batch compression
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PDF Squeezer, the beloved Mac app, is now available for iPhone and iPad! Effortlessly reduce PDF file sizes with customizable compression settings to save space without losing quality. Process files securely on your device, ensuring total privacy with no internet connection required. Experience this well-known app's magic with an unlimited free trial! Customizable Compression Choose from light, moderate, or strong settings to balance file size reduction and quality, right from your iPhone or iPad. See Before You Save Preview your compressed PDFs directly on your device. Ensure the quality meets your needs before saving. Privacy-Focused Compression PDF Squeezer's on-device compression keeps your PDFs private and secure, eliminating the need for an Internet connection. Streamline Your Workflow PDF Squeezer integrates deeply with iOS, including a Shortcuts action for custom workflows. Automate your PDF compression tasks. Batch Compression Compress multiple PDF files at the same time to speed up your work. PDF Squeezer is also available for Mac and Windows as a separate purchase.
Gestalt
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Gestalt generates accessible alt text descriptions for your images using AI. Simply select photos from your library or share them from any app, and Gestalt creates detailed, accurate descriptions perfect for social media, websites, or accessibility needs. Choose between a simple monthly subscription or bring your own API key from large commercial LLM providers. Terms of Use: https://gestaltapp.fun/terms/
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Verdict
PDF Squeezer and Gestalt are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PDF Squeezer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gestalt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Squeezer | Gestalt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Witt | Andrew Welfle |
In-app purchases
PDF Squeezer
- Full Version$9.99
Gestalt
- Gestalt Premium: easy captions$1.991 Month








