Comparison

ShortcutTimer vs SlimPix Photo Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

ShortcutTimer

Features
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Shortcut Timer is a simple timer app that can easily be used for timing anything that requires a countdown. It has been built for using with Shortcuts, and includes many shortcut actions to control all the available functions.

About

SlimPix Photo Video Compressor

This app helps you free up device storage by compressing photos and videos, often reducing file sizes by up to 80% without noticeable quality loss. It also offers tools to find and remove duplicate files, screenshots, and blurry images, and can merge duplicate contacts.

Highlights
  • Compress photos and videos
  • Adjustable quality slider
  • HEVC/H.264 video codecs
  • Downsample images and video
  • Find and delete duplicate files
  • Smart cleanup of blurry/dark photos
  • Merge duplicate contacts
Features
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SlimPix compresses your photos and videos so they take up less space on your device. Most files shrink by up to 80% with no visible difference. How it works Select photos and videos from your library, tap Optimize, and save. SlimPix handles the rest — including preserving your metadata, creation dates, and color profiles. Compress photos & videos - Adjustable quality slider with presets (Small, Balanced, Large) - HEVC and H.264 video codec options - Output in HEIC, JPEG, or original format - Downsample large images (12 MP / 8 MP / 4 MP) - Downscale 4K video to 1080p - Reduce 60fps video to 30fps for extra savings - Batch process up to 500 files at once - Before/after comparison slider Clean up your library - Find & delete exact and similar duplicates - Swipe Cleaner — swipe left to delete, right to keep - Remove clutter: large videos, screenshots, screen recordings - Smart Cleanup: detect blurry, dark, and overexposed photos - Burst photo cleanup - Convert JPEGs to HEIC for smaller files - Storage breakdown by category Merge duplicate contacts Find and merge duplicate contacts in one tap. Built for speed - Adaptive concurrency scales to your device - Auto-save and auto-clear for hands-free batch workflows - Custom photo picker hides already-optimized files Privacy first - All processing happens on-device - Optional metadata stripping (EXIF, GPS, camera data) - No ads. No tracking. SlimPix Pro Free users get daily compressions to try it out. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited optimizations, unlimited duplicate deletions, and all cleanup tools — with a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms https://www.one4studio.com/slimpix-terms Privacy Policy https://www.one4studio.com/slimpix-privacy

Screenshots

ShortcutTimer4 screens
SlimPix Photo Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShortcutTimer at none against SlimPix Photo Video Compressor's 4. ShortcutTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown). SlimPix Photo Video Compressor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SlimPix Photo Video Compressor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. ShortcutTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShortcutTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, SlimPix Photo Video Compressor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ShortcutTimer versus SlimPix Photo Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcutTimerSlimPix Photo Video Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert SmithVUK ANDRIC PR STUDIO ZA GRAFICKI DIZAJN I IZRADU VEB SAJTOVA One4Studio CUPRIJA

In-app purchases

None

ShortcutTimer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SlimPix Photo Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • SlimPix Weekly$9.997 Days
  • SlimPix Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • SlimPix Lifetime$34.99
  • SlimPix Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is ShortcutTimer free?
ShortcutTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SlimPix Photo Video Compressor free?
SlimPix Photo Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShortcutTimer or SlimPix Photo Video Compressor have ads?
SlimPix Photo Video Compressor shows ads; ShortcutTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, ShortcutTimer or SlimPix Photo Video Compressor?
ShortcutTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and SlimPix Photo Video Compressor every 2 days. Most recently, ShortcutTimer was updated on October 25, 2026 and SlimPix Photo Video Compressor on October 30, 2026.

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