Comparison

Compressor vs FlashScan Pro

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

Head to head
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.

About

FlashScan Pro

Features
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Scan, create and share QR codes — fast. FlashScan Pro reads QR codes instantly from your camera or photo gallery, and lets you design custom QR codes with your own logo and colors. • Instant QR scanning (links, Wi-Fi, contacts…) • Custom QR generator — logo, templates, colors • History, favorites, one-tap share & export • One-time Pro unlock — no subscription, no ads

Screenshots

Compressor3 screens
FlashScan Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compressor at none against FlashScan Pro's 1. FlashScan Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. FlashScan Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compressor ships an update every 4 days, FlashScan Pro every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Compressor versus FlashScan Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompressorFlashScan Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre Abi-aadHamza EL HAJJAJI

In-app purchases

None

Compressor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FlashScan Pro

One-time1
  • Flashscan Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Compressor free?
Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlashScan Pro free?
FlashScan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compressor or FlashScan Pro have ads?
Neither Compressor nor FlashScan Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compressor or FlashScan Pro?
Compressor ships an update every 4 days, and FlashScan Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Compressor was updated on October 22, 2026 and FlashScan Pro on October 22, 2026.

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