# Compress vs SimplyRead

The clearest difference is rating: SimplyRead at 5.0 against Compress's 4.2. SimplyRead also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Compress's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimplyRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compress asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimplyRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compress has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compress | SimplyRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compress-san/id6751129472/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplyread-ebook-reader/id6756316775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cameron Banga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347627208) | [阳 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832378186) |

## What reviewers say

### Compress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compress-san/id6751129472)

Easily reduce video file sizes on your iPhone or iPad. This app also generates SRT caption files using on-device transcription and offers translation into 23 languages, all while keeping your data private.

**Highlights:** Video compression, Batch compression (up to 10 videos), Customizable compression settings, On-device SRT caption generation, Offline transcription, SRT translation (23 languages), Privacy-focused

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimplyRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplyread-ebook-reader/id6756316775)

Transform any text file into an audiobook using natural-sounding voices. Organize your library with folders, import files, and edit text directly within the app. Securely back up your collection with iCloud.

**Highlights:** Text-to-audiobook conversion, Natural voice reading, Adjustable speech rate, Integrated book search and download, Smart library with folders, Built-in text editor, iCloud Drive backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro User | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compress free?

Compress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimplyRead free?

SimplyRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compress or SimplyRead?

SimplyRead is rated higher. Compress averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SimplyRead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Compress or SimplyRead have ads?

Neither Compress nor SimplyRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compress or SimplyRead?

Compress ships an update weekly, and SimplyRead weekly. Most recently, Compress was updated on September 6, 2026 and SimplyRead on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*