Compress Media Files vs PicX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compress Media Files
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Free up your storage instantly with Compresly – the fastest way to make your videos and images smaller without losing quality! Whether you’re running out of space or want to share media faster, Compresly helps you compress and extract files in seconds – no technical skills required. Just select your video, image, choose the quality level, and let the app do the magic! VIDEO & IMAGE COMPRESSION Reduce file size while keeping high visual quality. Perfect for: - Sending large videos in messengers - Uploading content to social media - Freeing up space on your device AUDIO EXTRACTION Extract audio easily – all in one place. CUSTOM QUALITY SETTINGS Choose between fast compression or high-quality mode, depending on your needs. BEFORE & AFTER PREVIEWS See how much space you saved before exporting the file. Just a clean and powerful tool to help you organize your storage like a pro. Download Compresly now and make your device feel new again! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://compresly-2cc5e.web.app/terms
PicX
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PicX is a minimalist image tool designed for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. It reduces file size by 50%-80% without visible quality loss, helping you save valuable storage space. Why PicX? • 100% Offline Privacy: All processing happens locally. No internet needed, no data collection. • Blazing Fast Batch Processing: Optimized for Apple Silicon. Handle multiple photos in seconds. • Universal Format Factory: Supports compression and conversion for HEIC/HEIF, WebP, JPG/JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, PDF, and more. 【Key Features】 • Smart Lossless Compression Exclusive algorithm balances quality and size. Perfect for saving device space, sharing on WeChat/WhatsApp without compression, or saving iCloud storage. • Full Format Conversion Convert between JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, TIFF, BMP, and PDF. Specifically optimized for iPhone (HEIC/HEIF) to JPG compatibility. • Flexible Resizing Includes 80%, 60% presets and custom pixel dimensions. Ideal for e-commerce, ID photos, and web design. • Universal Purchase Buy once, use on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Efficient drag-and-drop on desktop, intuitive on mobile. (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Compress Media Files at none against PicX's shown. PicX's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Compress Media Files sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PicX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Compress Media Files ships an update monthly, PicX weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compress Media Files | PicX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Darya Klinava | 晓丰 李 |
In-app purchases
Compress Media Files
- Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
PicX
- PicX Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
- PicX Year VIP$9.991 Year
- PicX Pro$12.99
