Comparison

Photo Compressor vs Nano Lens

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

Head to head
About

Photo Compressor

Reduce the file size of your photos with this easy-to-use tool. It offers batch compression, format and resolution choices, and an option to delete originals. Enjoy a privacy-first experience with no ads and dark mode support.

Highlights
  • Compress photo file sizes
  • Batch compression
  • Choose output format
  • Choose resolution
  • Choose compression quality
  • Delete original photos
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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How about letting Ash make your photos smaller? Features - Compress photo file sizes - Easy to use - Privacy-first -Batch compression * - Choose the output format - Choose the resolution - Choose the compression quality * - Delete the original photos after saving * - No ads - Dark Mode supported * A Premium subscription is required to use these features. Subscription Please see the following for subscription terms and policies: - Privacy Policy: https://dualukegg.wixsite.com/my-app-gallery-l - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nano Lens

This camera app significantly reduces photo file sizes by using efficient HEIC compression. It offers a familiar interface for easy use, allowing you to capture more images without consuming excessive storage space on your device.

Highlights
  • Save photos at 1/10 file size
  • Efficient HEIC compression
  • Familiar camera controls
  • No setup required
  • Saves directly to Photos app
Features
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Shoot photos at 1/10 size. Nano Lens is a lightweight camera app that saves photos at approximately one-tenth the usual file size, helping you preserve storage space on your iPhone. By using efficient HEIC compression, Nano Lens lets you take everyday photos without worrying about storage. The camera interface is designed to feel familiar and intuitive, similar to the built-in iPhone camera, so you can start shooting immediately. Key Features * Save photos at approximately 1/10 the file size * Efficient HEIC compression for smaller files * Familiar, easy-to-use camera controls * No setup required — just open and shoot * Photos are saved directly to the iOS Photos app Nano Lens is perfect for everyday use, travel, notes, and moments where you want to take lots of photos without filling up your storage.

Screenshots

Photo Compressor4 screens
Nano Lens3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nano Lens at none against Photo Compressor's 3. Nano Lens also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Photo Compressor's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Photo Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nano Lens asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Compressor ships an update every 5 days, Nano Lens every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Photo Compressor versus Nano Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto CompressorNano Lens
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuku KobayashiTsuneki Kamura

Customer experience

Photo Compressor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nano Lens

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Photo Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plan (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Plan (Lifetime)$11.99
None

Nano Lens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photo Compressor free?
Photo Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nano Lens free?
Nano Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Photo Compressor or Nano Lens have ads?
Neither Photo Compressor nor Nano Lens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Compressor or Nano Lens?
Photo Compressor ships an update every 5 days, and Nano Lens every 2 months. Most recently, Photo Compressor was updated on November 9, 2026 and Nano Lens on October 30, 2026.

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