PDF Compact vs LaynFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Compact
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PDF Compact is the fast and easy solution to reduce the size of large PDF files directly on your iPhone or iPad β and now it also converts images into PDFs that you can compress instantly. Whether for email, cloud uploads, government portals, or archiving: PDF Compact reliably reduces the file size of your documents with just a few taps. New Features Import images & convert them to PDF Select a photo from your gallery β PDF Compact instantly creates a PDF that you can compress right away. ** Features ** - Select & view PDFs or images Open PDFs directly from Files, iCloud, or other apps β or import an image from your photo library. - Efficient PDF compression Choose between different compression levels such as Small or Medium β optimized for sending or storing. - Preview before saving Check the result immediately before saving or sharing it. - Smart file naming Compressed PDFs are automatically saved with a suffix like β_smallβ or β_mediumβ. - Share & send Share your compressed PDFs via email, messenger apps, or AirDrop. - Privacyβfriendly Your documents are used only for processing β no permanent storage without your consent. Perfect for Emails with size limits Uploads to portals & authorities School, work & office Quick sharing on the go PDF Compact makes large PDFs small β now even from images. Simple, fast, and reliable.
LaynFlow
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Email attachments too large? Storage running low? LaynFlow shrinks heavy PDFs and images instantly on your device β 100% offline with zero cloud uploads or data tracking. Built for creators, developers, students, and professionals who want fast, distraction-free file optimization. FEATURES β’ Compress JPG, PNG, WebP, and PDF files β’ Batch processing support β’ High-quality compression presets β’ Local on-device processing β’ Fast and minimal interface β’ No ads β’ Privacy-first design WHY LAYNFLOW Most compression tools rely on cloud uploads and overloaded interfaces. LaynFlow keeps everything simple: your files stay on your device, processing is fast, and the experience stays focused. PRO FEATURES (Optional Upgrade) Accessing Pro features requires a subscription or one-time lifetime pass. β’ Unlimited compression file sizes β’ Unlimited batch processing β’ Advanced optimization controls & quality sliders β’ High-quality export presets β’ Future Pro updates included Privacy Policy: https://amafsoft.com/laynflow-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://amafsoft.com/laynflow-terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Compact at none against LaynFlow's 3. LaynFlow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. LaynFlow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PDF Compact asks for nothing beyond the download.
PDF Compact ships an update every 5 months, LaynFlow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Compact | LaynFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerhard Lentschik | Ayoub Mouakkir |
In-app purchases
PDF Compact
No in-app purchases
LaynFlow
- LaynFlow Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- LaynFlow Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
- LaynFlow Lifetime$39.99









