Image Compressor vs Auto Reframe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Image Compressor
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Image Compressor makes large photos small while keeping them clear. Reduce file size for faster sharing, easier uploads, and more free storage without compromising visual quality. Choose the balance you want between size and clarity using simple sliders. Preview results before saving, then export a compressed copy to your library or files. Perfect for messaging, email attachments, web uploads, and freeing up space on your device. Works with common formats such as JPG and PNG. Key Features Fast image compression with great visual quality Adjustable compression level and size Optional resize by width, height, or percentage Clear before and after preview Save compressed copies to Photos or Files Share directly to your favorite apps Private by design, no account required Use Cases Send photos faster over messaging or email Meet upload limits for forms and portals Optimize images for blogs and social media Free up storage on your device
Auto Reframe
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Auto Reframe: Video Crop helps you crop and resize videos on iPhone. Turn a horizontal video into a vertical clip, create a square version for social posts, or change the aspect ratio of existing footage without a timeline editor. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import a video from Photos. 2. Choose 9:16 vertical, 1:1 square, or 16:9 landscape. 3. Preview the crop and adjust the framing. 4. Export, then save to Photos or share the result. CHOOSE HOW TO FRAME YOUR VIDEO - Auto: Position the crop using detected faces. If no face is detected, the app uses a centered crop. - Center: Keep the crop centered on the original video. - Manual: Adjust the crop position to frame a person, product, or other subject. USE IT FOR - Turning landscape footage into vertical clips for short-form video. - Creating square product videos for social posts. - Preparing different aspect ratios from the same recording. LOCAL VIDEO PROCESSING Videos are processed on your iPhone without uploading them to a server. No account is required. FREE AND PRO Free includes 720p export in one selected aspect ratio at a time. An Auto Reframe Pro subscription unlocks 1080p exports and multiple aspect ratios from the same video in one export run. Changing the aspect ratio crops part of the picture. Check the preview before exporting. Automatic framing uses face detection; use Manual for subjects without a detectable face. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Auto Reframe at every 3 months against Image Compressor's every 10 months. Image Compressor's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Image Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Auto Reframe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Image Compressor ships an update every 10 months, Auto Reframe every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Image Compressor | Auto Reframe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrii Kulchytskyi | ๅฒ ๆดช |
In-app purchases
Image Compressor
- Photo Compressor: Image Compress3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Photo Compressor: JPG, PNG$14.991 Year
Auto Reframe
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year
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