Comparison

PDF Compressor vs PDF Compressor

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

Head to head
About

PDF Compressor

Features
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If you need to reduce the size of your PDF files to save storage space and make sharing faster, PDF Compressor – Reduce Size is here to help. With just a few taps, you can compress PDF files directly on your device. Simply select a PDF, let the app optimize it, and export a smaller file without unnecessary complexity. PDF Compressor – Reduce Size is designed to make PDF compression fast, simple, and reliable. It works especially well for large PDFs containing images or scanned pages, helping reduce file size while keeping the document readable and usable. Smaller PDF files mean: Less storage space used Faster uploads and downloads Easier sharing via email or messaging apps The app processes files efficiently on your device. Some PDFs may not shrink significantly if they are already optimized or contain little data to compress. Whether you need to send a document, upload a file, or save space on your phone, PDF Compressor – Reduce Size makes it easy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/pdfcompressor-terms/home

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PDF Compressor

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PDF Compressor is a fast, simple, and privacy-focused tool for reducing PDF file size on your iPhone and iPad. β€” COMMON PROBLEMS WE SOLVE β€” β€’ Application system says "PDF must be under 2MB" but yours is 8MB β€’ Exam registration (civil service, teaching certification, GRE, IELTS) requires smaller PDFs β€’ Visa and passport scans are too large for embassy upload portals β€’ Email attachments exceed the 25MB limit β€’ Contracts, invoices, and resumes need to be smaller for sharing β€’ Academic journal submission systems have strict PDF size limits If any of these sound familiar, PDF Compressor can fix it in seconds. β€” KEY FEATURES β€” COMPRESS TO A SPECIFIC TARGET SIZE Choose your target and let the app handle the rest: β€’ 500KB β€” For strict application forms β€’ 1MB β€” For exam registrations β€’ 2MB β€” Most common, works for most upload systems β€’ 5MB β€” For visa and passport documents β€’ 10MB β€” For email attachments and file sharing β€’ Custom β€” Set any target size you need CLEAR RESULTS β€’ See original size vs. compressed size β€’ View compression ratio (e.g., reduced by 78%) β€’ Know immediately if your target was met β€’ Preview the compressed PDF to verify readability SAVE & SHARE β€’ Save to iCloud Drive, local folders, or other locations β€’ Share via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or any app β€’ Smart file naming for easy organization β€’ Batch compress multiple PDFs with Pro β€” PRIVACY FIRST β€” PDF Compressor processes everything on your device. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server. We don't read, store, or share your file content. No third-party analytics, no ad tracking, no data collection. β€” PLEASE NOTE β€” Compression results vary by PDF type: β€’ Scanned / image-heavy PDFs β€” Typically see 50%–90% size reduction β€’ Text-only PDFs β€” Already small; limited compression possible β€’ If the target isn't met, try a larger target β€” PDF COMPRESSOR PRO β€” Free users can compress up to 1 time per day. Upgrade to Pro for: β€’ Unlimited PDF compression β€’ Custom target sizes β€’ Batch compression for multiple PDFs β€’ Ad-free, distraction-free experience Choose from flexible options: a one-time purchase Lifetime Pro (unlocked forever), or flexible Monthly Pro and Yearly Pro auto-renewable subscription plans. β€” IN-APP PURCHASES & SUBSCRIPTIONS TERMS β€” β€’ Plans and Billing: Monthly Pro and Yearly Pro are auto-renewable subscriptions. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase. Actual prices are shown on the App Store product page and purchase sheet. β€’ Auto-Renewal: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the same price and duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen plan. β€’ Manage Subscriptions: You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. β€’ Restore Purchases: If you have previously unlocked Pro, you can reactivate it by clicking "Restore Purchases" on the paywall or settings screen. β€’ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ β€’ Privacy Policy: https://aifitchina.cn/en/apps/pdfcompressor/privacy/ β€’ Disclaimer: https://aifitchina.cn/en/apps/pdfcompressor/disclaimer/ Questions or feedback? Reach us through Settings > Contact Us.

Screenshots

PDF Compressor4 screens
PDF Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Compressor and PDF Compressor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Compressor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PDF Compressor versus PDF Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF CompressorPDF Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERVIN REMEC荣晖 丁

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$4.991 Month
3 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$3.99

Questions

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

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