Optimize vs BatchOptimize
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Optimize
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Make room for what matters. Optimize visualizes your storage as a living bonsai and brings photo-library tools and file compression into one app. PRUNE OR THIN Review your media and choose what to remove, or compress supported photos, videos and PDFs. Results depend on the source file and selected settings. Review the result before replacing an original. PHOTO AND VIDEO TOOLS Review bursts, convert Live Photos to still images, resize 4K video to 1080p and work with edited photos. Photo-library changes require your permission. Items retained in the Vault can be restored during the retention period shown in the app. Keeping an original also keeps its storage occupied. YOUR FILES Import files to compress or convert them. Use batch processing for larger jobs with Pro. Dry-leaf sweeping removes eligible cache and temporary files belonging to Optimize; it does not clear other apps or iOS system storage. A GARDEN OF YOUR OWN Follow your work in the pruning journal and see your progress in widgets. On iPad, use the sidebar, Files drag and drop and keyboard shortcuts. ON-DEVICE PROCESSING Compression runs on your device. Your files are not uploaded to a processing server, and no Optimize account is required. FREE AND PRO Start with the free daily allowance. Pro unlocks higher limits, batch processing, additional conversions and night pruning. Weekly and yearly subscriptions and a lifetime purchase are available. Any introductory offer and its eligibility are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use: https://alikemalakpinar.com/apps/optimized/terms/ License Agreement (EULA): https://alikemalakpinar.com/apps/optimized/eula/ Privacy Policy: https://alikemalakpinar.com/apps/optimized/privacy/
BatchOptimize
This app offers high-performance media and document compression for Apple devices. It can reduce file sizes by up to 90% while preserving quality, supporting various image, video, PDF, and audio formats. Automation features allow for quick processing and integration with other applications.
- Compress images, videos, and PDFs
- Convert between multiple formats (WebP, AVIF, HEIC, MP4, MOV, GIF, PDF)
- Resize images and videos
- Add text watermarks
- Extract audio from videos
- Automate tasks with Apple Shortcuts
- Merge images into PDFs
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【NEW IN v1.5】Share to BatchOptimize from the iPhone share sheet, one-tap HEIC to JPG & MOV to MP4, and Album Storage Radar up front. BatchOptimize is the ultimate high-performance media and document compression powerhouse engineered exclusively for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Built from the ground up for Apple Silicon with Metal, VideoToolbox, and CoreGraphics hardware acceleration, BatchOptimize lets you crush massive file sizes by up to 90% while preserving crisp pixel fidelity. KEY CAPABILITIES: • IMAGES & GRAPHICS: • Next-Gen Formats: Convert & compress to WebP, AVIF, HEIC, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF. • Text Watermarking: Add customizable copyright overlays with position and opacity controls. • Vector Minification: Clean and strip redundant SVG code tables and metadata. • Smart Scaling: Resize to exact bounding boxes or percentage steps. • Lossless Master: 100% bit-perfect stream cleanup with zero pixel degradation. • VIDEOS & CLIPS: • Multi-Codec: Transcode between MP4 (H.264 & HEVC/H.265), Apple ProRes MOV, WebM, and GIF. • Animated GIF & WebP: Convert video clips into smooth looping animations for Discord and web. • Audio Extraction: Demux soundtracks directly to standalone MP3, M4A, FLAC, or WAV. • Target Size Caps: Constrain video exports to strict limits (Under 25 MB Discord, Under 10 MB WhatsApp). • Fast Web Start: Place MP4 MOOV atom at start for instant online streaming. • Audio Muting: Strip unwanted audio tracks to reduce clip sizes. • PDF DOCUMENTS: • Resolution Downsampling: Choose between 72 DPI (Web), 150 DPI (Email), or 300 DPI (Print). • Merge Images to PDF: Combine photos, receipts, or scans into a single compressed PDF booklet. • Page Rotation & Alignment: Rotate pages (90° CW, 180°, 90° CCW) or auto-align (Force Portrait/Landscape). • Image Compression Levels: Choose High Quality (85%), Compact (65%), Max (45%), or Lossless (100%). • Watermark Stamps: Apply copyright and security stamps across 5 positions. • Fast Web View: Linearize PDF document structure for instant browser streaming. • Privacy Sanitization: Strip author names, editing software, and hardware serials. • AUDIO TRACKS: • Multi-Format Transcoder: Reduce bitrates for MP3 (LAME Engine), M4A (AAC with Cover Art), FLAC, and WAV. • Loudness Normalization: Standardize volume to Podcast Speech (-16 LUFS) or Music (-14 LUFS). • Smooth Fades: Apply 1s to 5s volume fade-in and fade-out to prevent clicks. • Pitch-Preserved Speed: Change playback speed (0.8x to 2.0x) with zero pitch distortion. • Channel Mixing: Convert stereo audio to mono for an instant 50% size reduction. • PRODUCTION & AUTOMATION: • Apple Shortcuts & Siri: Native AppIntents to automate bulk optimization, format conversion, and image-to-PDF merging via voice or Finder Quick Actions. • Direct Drag-Out: Drag completed files directly into Finder, Slack, Discord, Mail, Figma, or Photoshop. • Clipboard Quick Optimizer (Cmd+Shift+V): Instant 1-click import and compression for copied screenshots. • Visual Diff & Loupe: Inspect before-and-after image and PDF results side-by-side at 120 FPS. • CSV Summary Reports: Export detailed spreadsheets with byte savings and compression ratios for Excel & Numbers. • 80 Tailored Presets & iCloud Sync: One-click optimization for Shopify, Instagram, Discord, Email, and Podcasts. Custom presets sync automatically across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad via iCloud. • 100% Offline & Private: No cloud uploads, no server delays, and zero data collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Optimize at every 5 days against BatchOptimize's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Optimize sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and BatchOptimize sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Optimize ships an update every 5 days, BatchOptimize every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optimize | BatchOptimize |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ali Kemal Akpnar | Lei Feng |
In-app purchases
Optimize
- Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$79.99
BatchOptimize
- All Features Upgrade Promo 50% OFF$4.99
- Images & WebP Pack$4.99
- PDF & Documents Pack$4.99
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- Video Optimizer Pack$4.99
- Audio Transcoder Pack$4.99
- All Features Bundle (50% Off)$9.99









