Comparison

PDF Compressor vs Parefy

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

Head to head
About

PDF Compressor

Features
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Easily compress large PDF files into smaller sizes without losing quality. PDF Compressor helps you reduce file size, optimize storage, and share documents faster โ€” all while maintaining clear, readable text and images. Whether you need to send reports, eBooks, or scanned documents, this app makes it quick and simple. Compress single or multiple PDFs in just a few taps. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone managing digital documents. Key Features: โ€ข Compress large PDF files into smaller sizes instantly โ€ข Maintain high quality text and image clarity โ€ข Preview before and after compression โ€ข Batch compress multiple files at once โ€ข Import PDFs from Files, iCloud, or other apps โ€ข Save and share compressed files easily โ€ข Lightweight, fast, and offline supported Why Choose PDF Compressor: โ€ข Advanced compression algorithm for better results โ€ข Fast, secure, and easy to use โ€ข No watermark, no hidden charges โ€ข Save device storage and upload faster Optimize your PDFs with one tap. Keep your files small, clear, and share-ready anytime, anywhere. Privacy policy : https://krpdfcompressorprivacypolicy.blogspot.com Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/kr-terms-of-use/home

About

Parefy

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Parefy shrinks PDFs to any target file size you set โ€” and keeps text readable. Set the size you need, pick a quality preference, and the compression engine hits your target automatically. No other mobile PDF app does this. But that's just the start. Parefy is a complete offline PDF toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Every tool runs entirely on your device โ€” no uploads, no cloud, no tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ COMPRESS PDFs The most advanced PDF compression on iOS. Four quality presets โ€” Keep Quality, Balanced, Smaller File, and Extreme โ€” plus target-size mode with a simple slider. The engine classifies each page (text, scanned, photo, mixed) and applies the right strategy automatically. Advanced mode gives you full control. SCAN DOCUMENTS Point your camera at any document and Parefy creates a clean PDF instantly. Auto-edge detection, perspective correction, and image enhancement built in. Or import existing photos from your library and convert them to PDF with quality presets. MERGE PDFs Combine multiple PDF files into one. Append documents back-to-back or interleave pages alternately (perfect for combining front/back scans). Drag to reorder and merge in seconds. SPLIT & EXTRACT PAGES Pull out specific pages or page ranges. Select individual pages, odd/even, or custom ranges to create new documents instantly. SIGN DOCUMENTS Place your handwritten signature on any PDF. Draw once, save, and reuse. Pinch to resize, drag to position, two-finger rotate. ORGANIZE PAGES Rearrange, rotate, and delete pages within any PDF. Visual thumbnails make it easy to reorganize exactly how you want. PASSWORD PROTECTION Lock PDFs with encryption or unlock protected files for editing. 100% OFFLINE. 100% PRIVATE. Parefy processes all files on your device. No uploads, no cloud servers, no tracking, no ads, and no analytics SDKs. Your documents never leave your iPhone or iPad. - Native SwiftUI interface - Works without internet - Handles large PDFs (1,000+ pages) - Files app and Share sheet integration - Universal app for iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

PDF Compressor4 screens
Parefy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PDF Compressor at 13.0 against Parefy's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Parefy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
PDF Compressor versus Parefy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF CompressorParefy
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin RupareliyaPhi Vu Hoang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly [ 1 Week ]$0.997 Days
  • Monthly [ 1 Month ]$2.991 Month
  • Yearly [ 1 Year ]$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Parefy

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is PDF Compressor free?
PDF Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parefy free?
Parefy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Compressor or Parefy have ads?
Neither PDF Compressor nor Parefy shows ads.

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