Comparison

PicX vs Image Compressor

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

Head to head
About

PicX

Features
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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/

About

Image Compressor

Features
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Take full control of your photos with Compressor. Photos pile up and eat through your storage. Email attachments bounce back because they're too large. HEIC files won't open where you need them. Compressor fixes all of that in a tap — compress, resize, convert, remove backgrounds, and strip metadata without losing quality. What you can do with Compressor: - Compress: Shrink photo file size to any target in MB or KB. Smart compression keeps your photos looking sharp while saving serious storage space. - Resize: Change dimensions with presets (Half, 1080px, 2048px) or set custom width and height. Lock or unlock aspect ratio — your call. - Convert: Switch between HEIC, JPG, PNG, and WebP instantly. No more format headaches. - Remove Background: AI-powered background removal gives you clean, transparent PNG cutouts. Great for product shots, profile pictures, and design work. - Clean Metadata: Strip EXIF data — GPS location, camera info, timestamps — before sharing photos online. Your privacy, protected. Why people love it: - Batch process up to 20 photos at once. No more one-by-one. - Email attachments that actually go through on the first try. - Free up gigabytes of storage without deleting memories. - Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG so they work everywhere. - Share photos without leaking your location or personal data. Every photo, exactly the size and format you need. A single tap turns oversized images into perfectly optimized files ready to share, upload, or store. Download Compressor today. Compressor Pro: Unlock all features, remove daily limits, and process more photos at once. All prices below are in USD and may vary by region. Pricing and offers are subject to change. - Pro Weekly: $2.49/week, auto-renews weekly. Cancel anytime. - Pro Yearly: $11.49/year, auto-renews yearly. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://photocompressor.constantout.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://photocompressor.constantout.com/privacy

Screenshots

PicX4 screens
Image Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Image Compressor at none against PicX's shown. PicX's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PicX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Image Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PicX versus Image Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicXImage Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓丰 李Constantin Ginga

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PicX

Subscriptions2
  • PicX Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • PicX Year VIP$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PicX Pro$12.99
2 purchases

Image Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.497 Days
  • Yearly$11.491 Year

Questions

Is PicX free?
PicX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Image Compressor free?
Image Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PicX or Image Compressor have ads?
PicX shows ads; Image Compressor does not.

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