Comparison

ImageFlux vs Photo Compressor

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

Head to head
About

ImageFlux

Create stunning double exposures and layered art with professional RAW blending tools. This app offers live layer control, over 27 blend modes, and a blending camera for multi-exposure capture. Save, re-edit, and export your creations in full resolution.

Highlights
  • Advanced RAW Blending
  • 27+ Professional Blend Modes
  • Live Multi-Exposure Capture
  • Full Resolution Export
  • Smart Project Management
  • Layer Control
Features
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ImageFlux is the only iPhone app that blends Apple ProRAW photos in real time — up to 10 layers, 27+ blend modes, and full GPU-accelerated rendering. Create double exposures, layered composites, and film-style art that no filter can replicate. Now with Blend Story, Crop, and Home Screen widgets. Loved by photographers worldwide. --- Key Features Blend Story — Share as Video • Turn any blend into a vertical story video for Instagram and TikTok • After you export, ImageFlux offers to build one for you Dual Shot — Front & Back at Once • Capture both cameras at the same time and blend them into a single multiple exposure on the spot • Your blend is auto-created and saved straight to your Photo Library • Available on iPhone XS and later Apple ProRAW Capture & Blending • Shoot ProRAW directly in-app — no need to switch cameras • Blend ProRAW files with full dynamic range preserved • Compatible with iPhone 12 Pro and later Advanced RAW Blending • Layer up to 10 RAW photos with live control • Pinch, rotate, scale & move layers in real time • Adjust exposure per layer • Merge, reorder, hide, flip, or delete layers • Supports DNG, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF & more Crop, Straighten & Flip • Crop any layer with draggable handles and aspect-ratio lock • Straighten with a ruler, and flip horizontally or vertically • Your crop is kept when you re-edit a saved blend 27+ Professional Blend Modes • Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Divide, Subtract, Hard Mix & more • Live preview — see results instantly as you create Blending Camera • Live multi-exposure capture with ghost overlay • Burst Mode: shoot up to 30 frames, then keep your best 10 • Shoot with Bluetooth shutter grips and remotes Non-Destructive Editing • Undo and redo any change, any time • Re-edit saved blends without losing the original layers Export Your Way • Single photo export with full resolution • JPG & TIFF — no compression, no quality loss • ZIP project export to back up or move full layered projects (Pro) • Share directly to Instagram, Threads, or any app Widgets, Shortcuts & Control Center • Recent Blends widget rotates through your work every 5, 10, or 30 minutes • Quick Actions widget: Camera, Dual Shot, Shuffle, Photos, and Files • Start a blend or open the camera from Siri Shortcuts, Spotlight, or Control Center Smart Project Management • Save, reopen, and re-edit blends anytime • Built-in gallery for quick browsing --- Plans & Pricing • Free — the complete toolset for your first blends, no account needed • Monthly — Full access, cancel anytime • Yearly — Full access at best value • Lifetime — Pay once, yours forever --- Who's it for? • Photographers who want RAW multi-exposures beyond the camera • Artists exploring textures, surreal blends, and layered storytelling • Creators who want bold, original content for social media • Hobbyists experimenting with double exposures for the first time --- Privacy Policy: https://voidstd.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Photo Compressor

Effortlessly reduce the file size of your photos from megabytes to kilobytes without sacrificing image quality. This app offers batch processing, flexible resizing, and supports multiple formats, making it ideal for saving storage and sharing images quickly.

Highlights
  • Batch photo compression
  • Lossless image resizing
  • Flexible resize tools
  • Supports multiple formats (JPG, PNG, HEIC)
  • One-tap compression
  • Ad-free experience (Pro)
Features
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Image Compressor - Resize & Compress Photos Stop getting 'Storage Full' notifications! Shrink your photo size from MB to KB in seconds while keeping 100% original quality. Why You Need This App: Running out of storage? Can't send photos because they're too large? We've solved these daily frustrations with smart compression technology that shrinks images to send faster without quality loss. Key Features: - Batch Processing - Compress multiple photos at once, saving precious time - Smart Compression - Reduce photo size up to 90% with lossless image compression - Flexible Resize Tools - Image resize and reshape tools for any platform - Lightning Fast - Our photo compressor works in seconds, not minutes - All Formats - JPG optimize app supporting JPEG, PNG, HEIC, and more - Easy Interface - Just compress your photo with one tap! Perfect For: Social media lovers needing quick image optimization Anyone tired of "storage full" notifications Professionals managing large photo libraries Quick sharing via email or messaging apps Our picture compress technology ensures compression made fast and easy. The photo size adjustment app features let you choose exact dimensions or compression ratios. Experience the best picture size reduction app that actually preserves quality! Pricing Options: - One-Time Purchase - Compress individual photos as needed - Weekly Pro - Unlimited compressions and premium features - Lifetime Pro - One payment, forever access to all features Pro includes unlimited batch processing, premium compression algorithms, and ad-free experience. Privacy Policy: https://api.obzena.com/imagecompressor/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://api.obzena.com/imagecompressor/term-of-use

Screenshots

ImageFlux4 screens
Photo Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ImageFlux at 83% against Photo Compressor's 56%. ImageFlux also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Photo Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. ImageFlux sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Photo Compressor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ImageFlux holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of ImageFlux's written reviews are positive against 56% of Photo Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ImageFlux ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Compressor every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ImageFlux versus Photo Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImageFluxPhoto Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (24 ratings) — better4.5 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOzgur OdabasiTugberk Can Ozen

Customer experience

ImageFlux

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Photo Compressor

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ImageFlux

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Access$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Lifetime 100% OffFree
  • Lifetime 70% Off$14.99
  • Lifetime 50% Off$24.99
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  • Lifetime 30% Off$34.99
  • Lifetime Access$69.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
4 purchases

Photo Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • One-Time Access$4.99
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is ImageFlux free?
ImageFlux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Compressor free?
Photo Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ImageFlux or Photo Compressor?
ImageFlux is rated higher. ImageFlux averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Photo Compressor averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.
Do ImageFlux or Photo Compressor have ads?
Neither ImageFlux nor Photo Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ImageFlux or Photo Compressor?
ImageFlux ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Compressor every 2 weeks. Most recently, ImageFlux was updated on October 24, 2026 and Photo Compressor on October 24, 2026.

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