Compressor vs Media
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Reduce image file size
- Compress from library or files
- Select multiple photos
- Fast and simple operation
- Offline and private compression
- Integrates with Shortcuts app
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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.
Media
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MediaMint helps you reclaim storage by compressing videos and photos directly on your device. Scan your media library, review large files, and reduce size with simple controls that make compression easy to understand and quick to use. Start with a video or image, choose your settings, and export the optimized result locally. MediaMint also helps you scan Photos to see how much space you can save, from individual files to large collections. Everything stays on-device until you choose to share, save, or export it. Features: - Compress videos with flexible quality settings - Compress photos to smaller file sizes - Scan Photos to find large media and estimate savings - See original and compressed sizes clearly - Keep media processing local and private - Export, share, or save results with ease MediaMint is built for users who want a simple way to reduce storage usage without sacrificing control. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compressor at none against Media's 2. Media's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Media sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Compressor | Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pierre Abi-aad | Sandro Janjghava |
In-app purchases
Compressor
No in-app purchases
Media
- MediaMint Weekly Access$3.997 Days
- MediaMint Annual Access$24.991 Year
