Image Compressor ™ vs PDF Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Image Compressor ™
Easily reduce the file size of your photos and documents while preserving high quality. Select images from various sources, adjust compression levels, and preview before saving or sharing.
- High-quality compression
- Multiple image sources
- Batch processing
- Adjustable compression levels
- Preview before saving
- Save and share options
- Compression history
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Image Compressor is an app designed to reduce image file sizes while maintaining high quality. Perfect for anyone needing to save storage space or share images quickly, our app combines simplicity with powerful functionality. Key Features: High-Quality Compression: Ensure your images retain their quality even after compression. Multiple Sources: Choose images from photos, documents, or URLs. Batch Processing: Compress multiple images simultaneously to save time. Adjustable Compression Levels: Set your desired compression level for optimal results. Preview Before Saving: See the results of your compression before saving the images. Save and Share: Save compressed images to your device or share them directly from the app. History: Keep track of your compressed images with the history feature. How to Use: Select Images: Choose images from your photo library, documents, or enter a URL. Adjust Compression: Set the compression level that suits your needs. Compress: Tap the compress button to reduce the file size of your images. Preview: View the compressed images before finalizing. Save or Share: Save the images to your device or share them instantly. Image Compressor is ideal for: Photographers: Compress high-resolution photos to save device storage. Social Media Enthusiasts: Share images faster by reducing their file sizes. Businesses: Optimize images for faster loading on websites and applications. Download Image Compressor now and make image management effortless! Image Compressor app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, Image 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/Image-Compressor/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/Image-Compressor/privacy-policy
PDF Viewer
Easily convert various file formats to PDF and back again. This app supports conversions from images, documents, and presentations, allowing you to manage and share your files efficiently. It also offers OCR capabilities to convert photos into editable text.
- Convert JPG, Word, Excel, PPT to PDF
- Convert PDF to other formats
- Share and save converted files
- Access conversion history
- Pull files from iCloud or gallery
- Convert Photos to Text (OCR)
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PDF Viewer makes file conversions easy, fast, and completely free. Convert files like JPG, Word, Excel, PPT, and more to PDF or convert PDFs back to other formats all from your iPhone. Here’s what you can do with PDF Viewer: ● Convert files from popular formats like JPG, DOC, XLS, PPT, TXT, RTF, EPUB, and many more to PDF ● Convert PDF files back into various formats ● Share or save your converted files directly to iCloud or other apps ● Access and manage your conversion history ● Pull files from iCloud, your photo gallery, or capture a new image for conversion ● Share converted files via iMessage, open them in other apps, print, or save them to your Files app ● Convert Photos to Text ———————————————————— ◆ How to convert files with PDF Viewer ◆ 1. Select the file you want to convert 2. Choose your desired output format (PDF or another) 3. Tap the “Convert” button 4. Your file will be instantly converted (you can then save it, share it, or access it from your history) ———————————————————— PDF Viewer subscription policy: Once you sign up to PDF Viewer Premium, you will have full access to all of PDF Viewer’s features for free for 3 days. You can cancel your subscription any time and you will be sent a reminder before your PDF Viewer subscription begins after your trial. PDF Viewer Premium Subscription: - With a PDF Viewer Premium subscription you have access to all of PDF Viewer’s advanced PDF editing features, and access to all future updates. - PDF Viewer Premium monthly subscription is billed monthly for $4.99, and payment will be charged to iTunes Account after a 3 day free trial. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - 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 can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's iPhone Settings -> Apple ID -> Subscriptions. ———————————————————— Connect with us on X and Instagram: @AndrewLeeReal Have any questions or recommendations? Feel free to reach out to me at: Andrew@AndrewLee.Ventures Privacy Policy: http://andrewlee.ventures/privacy Terms of Use: http://andrewlee.ventures/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PDF Viewer at none against Image Compressor ™'s shown. PDF Viewer also leads on ratings volume (235 vs 53). Image Compressor ™'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Image Compressor ™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PDF Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Image Compressor ™ against 4.8 for PDF Viewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 235 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Image Compressor ™'s written reviews are positive against 89% of PDF Viewer's.
Image Compressor ™ ships an update every 5 months, PDF Viewer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Image Compressor ™ | PDF Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (53 ratings) — better | 4.8 (235 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 89.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 53 | 235 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andy Sutanto | Andrew Lee |
Customer experience
Image Compressor ™
PDF Viewer
Bugs and requests
Image Compressor ™
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PDF Viewer
Reported bugs
4 issues- App doesn't function on iPad mini (current model)
- Forced review requirement blocks app access
- Document quality issues when converting images to PDF
- Occasional glitches during operation
Requested features
5 requests- Add file deletion functionality
- Implement in-app camera scanning feature
- Add page merge and delete options
- Include file size/quality customization
- Support for more device types (iPad compatibility)
In-app purchases
Image Compressor ™
- Photo Compressor Pro$1.997 Days
- Compress Photos Pro - 1Y3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Offering for New User$19.99
- Image Compressor Pro$39.99
PDF Viewer
- PDF Converter: Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- PDF Converter: PremiumFree
Questions
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