Comparison

PixShrink vs MagicExtractor

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

Head to head
About

PixShrink

This app helps you save device storage by compressing your photo and video library. It converts media to efficient HEIF and HEVC formats with minimal quality loss. Enjoy batch conversion, Live Photo support, and metadata preservation.

Highlights
  • Compress photos and videos
  • Convert to HEIF/HEVC formats
  • Batch conversion
  • Live Photo support
  • Preserve metadata
  • 100% local processing
Features
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PixShrink compresses your photo library to save space, without compromising quality. --- Convert your photos and videos to more efficient HEIF and HEVC formats. Compress your photo library and free up device storage, all while minimizing quality loss as much as possible. Key Features: • Batch convert your entire photo library, or manually select specific photos and videos • Full support for Live Photos, including both image and video components • Preserve original metadata as much as possible, including location info and favorites • Converted media stays in the original albums for easy organization • Accelerated conversion with Metal and other hardware technologies • 100% local processing, no internet required, no privacy risk ---- Note: Original media will be deleted after conversion. Please make sure to back up your photo library before use. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/blanboom/HEIF_HEVC_Converter/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy.md

About

MagicExtractor

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■ About Magic Extractor Magic Extractor is a Share Sheet Extension (Share Extension) that can be called from the iPhone's “Share” function. It can easily extract high-quality, undamaged still images directly from the galleries of Apple's stock Photos app or other professional camera apps (e.g., Blackmagic Camera app, FiLMiC Pro app, etc.) . It is ideal for filmmakers and SNS users who want to save their precious scenes as photos with the highest quality. ■Features ・No ads, simple single function No annoying ads. No annoying advertisements. Lightweight operation with only the necessary functions. ・High image quality Saves still images from videos without degradation. High-quality images Save still images from videos with no degradation. ・No need to open the application. No need to open the app, just launch it from the Share Sheet extension. ・Save to Camera Roll After extraction, it will be saved directly to Camera Roll. ・Just select a video from the gallery of video apps and choose Share → Magic Extractor. ・No security risk. No internet connection. No internet connection, everything is done on the device. ■How to use 1. Select a video from the gallery of the various photo apps. 2. Tap the “Share” button at the bottom of the screen. Access the Share Sheet extension. 3. Select “Magic Extractor” from the extension menu *It may be in the “Others” section. 4. Select “1st Frame” or “X Frame (any second)” and just press save. ■Troubleshooting ・It may take a long time to load. If the expansion does not respond, please wait a few seconds or select it again from the Share menu. -In particular, large size videos may not be loaded due to insufficient memory depending on the iPhone's performance. ■Support Please contact us from “Bug Reporting” in the app to report problems or give us your feedback. ■Please help us with reviews Magic Extractor is an app that provides niche professional functions in a simple way. Your comments help us to improve the app. If you like Magic Extractor, please help us by reviewing it on the App Store.

Screenshots

PixShrink4 screens
MagicExtractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PixShrink at Free against MagicExtractor's $2.99. PixShrink also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). MagicExtractor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On ads and device support 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

PixShrink is free to download; MagicExtractor costs $2.99 up front. PixShrink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MagicExtractor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixShrink ships an update every 2 weeks, MagicExtractor every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
PixShrink versus MagicExtractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixShrinkMagicExtractor
PriceFree — better$2.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓忠 马tetsuya ota

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PixShrink

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99
None

MagicExtractor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixShrink free?
PixShrink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagicExtractor free?
MagicExtractor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PixShrink or MagicExtractor have ads?
Neither PixShrink nor MagicExtractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixShrink or MagicExtractor?
PixShrink ships an update every 2 weeks, and MagicExtractor every 10 months. Most recently, PixShrink was updated on October 15, 2026 and MagicExtractor on October 25, 2026.

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