Comparison

Compressly vs SnipOut

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

Head to head
About

Compressly

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Compress photos on your iPhone or iPad with live preview, batch processing, modern formats, and private on-device compression. Compressly helps you free up storage, share faster, and stay in control of image quality before you save. Compare the result live, choose the size you need, and compress one photo or a whole batch in seconds. Why people use Compressly: • Save space without making photos look bad • Send smaller files in Mail, Messages, Discord, WhatsApp, and more • Compress large photo sets for trips, exports, listings, and backups Features: • Live Preview: See the result before you save. • Batch Compression: Compress hundreds of photos at once. • Quality & Resolution Controls: Pick the size and clarity you need. • Modern Formats & Conversion: JPEG, HEIF, HEIC, AVIF, WebP, and JPEG XL. • Private On-Device Processing: Your photos stay on your device. • Offline & Ad-Free: No uploads, no cloud dependency, no ads. • Works with Photos, Files, and Shortcuts. Email - hello@xeplabs.com Support - https://support.xeplabs.com Privacy Policy - https://support.xeplabs.com/privacy.html Terms of Service - https://support.xeplabs.com/terms.html

About

SnipOut

Features
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SnipOut lifts your subject and removes the background in one tap — studio-clean cutouts, right on your phone. Drop in a photo of a person, product, or pet and SnipOut cuts it out instantly, with crisp edges around hair and fine detail. Everything runs on-device, so it's fast and private. ONE-TAP CUTOUTS • Automatic background removal — no tracing • Clean edges on hair, fur, and tricky outlines • Refine, erase, or restore by brushing MAKE IT A SCENE • Drop your cutout onto studio backgrounds and color palettes • Product-photo templates for clean, on-brand shots • Blur or swap the background, add shadows, and resize SHARE ANYWHERE • Export a transparent PNG or a finished image • Turn cutouts into iMessage and WhatsApp stickers FREE TIER — NO WATERMARK • Use SnipOut free, with no watermark, ever • The free tier includes up to 3 exports per week • On-device — your photos never leave your phone SNIPOUT PRO — REQUIRES A PAID SUBSCRIPTION The following require SnipOut Pro, a paid in-app purchase: • Unlimited full-resolution exports • Premium templates SnipOut Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase; current prices and any free trial are shown in the app before you buy. Studio-clean cutouts in one tap. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://acutalabs.com/snipout/privacy Terms of Use: https://acutalabs.com/snipout/terms

Screenshots

Compressly4 screens
SnipOut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SnipOut at weekly against Compressly's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Compressly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SnipOut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compressly ships an update every 3 months, SnipOut weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Compressly versus SnipOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompresslySnipOut
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeyton NguyenDaria Efremova

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Compressly

Subscriptions2
  • Premium • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium • Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

SnipOut

Subscriptions2
  • SnipOut Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SnipOut Pro Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SnipOut Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Compressly free?
Compressly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnipOut free?
SnipOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compressly or SnipOut have ads?
Neither Compressly nor SnipOut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compressly or SnipOut?
Compressly ships an update every 3 months, and SnipOut weekly. Most recently, Compressly was updated on October 24, 2026 and SnipOut on November 10, 2026.

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