Comparison

PDF Squeezer vs SayCopy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable compression settings
  • Preview compressed PDFs
  • Offline, on-device processing
  • iOS Shortcuts integration
  • Batch compression
Features
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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.

About

SayCopy

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SayCopy turns short voice recordings into editable text and helps you translate phrases. Use Transcribe to capture a thought, message, or note. On the Translate tab, type, paste, or speak a phrase, then copy or share the result. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Transcribe voice recordings up to three minutes long • Automatically detect the spoken language or choose a language • Type, paste, or speak text to translate across 11 languages • Apply optional Light cleanup for punctuation and readability • Choose separate transcription and text-processing models • Use recommended presets or custom OpenRouter models • Edit results before copying or sharing • Find transcriptions in searchable on-device History • Save translations with tags and open them from a bottom sheet HOW MODEL CHOICES WORK Your transcription model converts speech into text when you choose a recording language. Auto-detect uses a compatible transcription engine. Your text-processing model handles translation and optional Light cleanup. SayCopy shows the active models in Settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN SayCopy does not require a SayCopy account. Your settings and history stay on your device. Your OpenRouter API key is stored in secure iOS storage. Audio and text are sent only when you request processing, with zero-data-retention routing required. BRING YOUR OWN OPENROUTER KEY SayCopy is free to download. To process audio or text, provide your own OpenRouter API key. OpenRouter and selected model providers may charge for usage. An internet connection is required for transcription and translation. Setup guide: https://saycopy.app/setup

Screenshots

PDF Squeezer4 screens
SayCopy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SayCopy at none against PDF Squeezer's 1. PDF Squeezer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Squeezer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SayCopy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Squeezer ships an update monthly, SayCopy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Squeezer versus SayCopy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF SqueezerSayCopy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel WittAltitude Information Systems LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Squeezer

One-time1
  • Full Version$9.99
None

SayCopy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Squeezer free?
PDF Squeezer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SayCopy free?
SayCopy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Squeezer or SayCopy have ads?
Neither PDF Squeezer nor SayCopy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Squeezer or SayCopy?
PDF Squeezer ships an update monthly, and SayCopy every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Squeezer was updated on October 17, 2026 and SayCopy on October 12, 2026.

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