PicX vs Pikkolo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Pikkolo
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Free up gigabytes of storage on your iPhone by optimizing your photos! Pikkolo converts automatically your JPEG and PNG photos to the modern HEIC format, saving 40-60% storage space with no visible quality loss. Your photos look identical — just smaller. HOW IT WORKS 1) Scan your photo library automatically and estimates possible savings 2) One-tap, automatic conversion of JPEG/PNG to space-efficient HEIC 3) Preserves all metadata, location, and date 4) Shows exactly how much space you saved ONE TAP OPTIMIZATION No complicated settings. No manual selection. Just tap "Start Optimization" and watch your storage free up. 100% PRIVATE All processing happens entirely on your device. Your photos never leave your iPhone — no uploads, no cloud, no tracking. SMART & SAFE • Checks available space before processing • Processes in batches on low storage • Automatically rolls back if something goes wrong • Skips photos that wouldn't save space GO UNLIMITED Remove all limits with a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Optimize your entire library — thousands of photos — and keep it optimized forever. Pikkolo is perfect for anyone running low on storage. Stop deleting memories. Start optimizing them. For this product, standard Apple EULA terms and conditions apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pikkolo at none against PicX's shown. PicX's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). 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. PicX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pikkolo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PicX ships an update weekly, Pikkolo every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicX | Pikkolo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晓丰 李 | Pizero |
In-app purchases
PicX
- PicX Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
- PicX Year VIP$9.991 Year
- PicX Pro$12.99
Pikkolo
- PRO Yearly$3.991 Year
- PRO Lifetime$4.99









