Comparison

Meter vs Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Meter

This utility app turns your iPhone into a comprehensive measurement toolkit. It provides access to various device sensors for real-time data on altitude, speed, pressure, motion, magnetic fields, location, sound levels, and leveling. Enjoy a clean interface with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Complete sensor suite
  • Real-time measurements
  • High accuracy and precision
  • Modern card-based interface
  • Dark mode support
  • Privacy-focused local data processing
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful sensor measurement toolkit with Meter! Access all your device's sensors in one beautifully designed app. **COMPLETE SENSOR SUITE** • **Altimeter** - Real-time altitude and barometric pressure • **Speedometer** - GPS-based speed tracking with multiple units • **Barometer** - Atmospheric pressure monitoring • **Accelerometer** - 3-axis motion detection and gravity measurements • **Magnetometer** - Magnetic field strength and compass functionality • **GPS** - Precise location coordinates and accuracy indicators • **Sound Level Meter** - Decibel measurements (0-120 dB) with advanced classification • **Level Tool** - Precise leveling with roll/pitch measurements **KEY FEATURES** • Modern, intuitive card-based interface • Dark mode support • High accuracy and precision • No advertisements or subscriptions • Privacy-focused with local data processing • Real-time measurements with comprehensive error handling Perfect for engineers, scientists, outdoor enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about their device's capabilities.

About

Compressor

Easily reduce the file size of your images to save storage space and improve sharing speeds. This utility allows you to compress single or multiple photos directly from your library or files, working offline for privacy.

Highlights
  • Reduce image file size
  • Compress from library or files
  • Select multiple photos
  • Fast and simple operation
  • Offline and private compression
  • Integrates with Shortcuts app
Features
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Free up space and speed up sharing with Compressor, the easiest way to compress images directly from your photo library. No ads, no complexity: just fast and effective image compression. - Reduce Image File Size - Compress from your library or your files - Select one or many photos - Fast & Simple - Offline & Private - Available in Shortcut app Perfect for anyone looking to send images faster, upload quicker, or free up storage.

Screenshots

Meter4 screens
Compressor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Compressor at 5.0 against Meter's 4.4. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compressor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meter ships an update every 3 days, Compressor every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Meter versus Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeterCompressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiajun ZhangPierre Abi-aad

Customer experience

Meter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Compressor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Meter

No in-app purchases

None

Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meter free?
Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compressor free?
Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meter or Compressor?
Compressor is rated higher. Meter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Compressor averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Meter or Compressor have ads?
Neither Meter nor Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meter or Compressor?
Meter ships an update every 3 days, and Compressor every 4 days. Most recently, Meter was updated on November 5, 2026 and Compressor on November 8, 2026.

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