Comparison

Image Compressor vs Chameleon

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

Head to head
About

Image Compressor

Easily reduce the file size of your photos without sacrificing quality. This app allows you to compress JPEG, PNG, and HEIC images in batches, all processed offline for maximum privacy. Free up storage space and share images faster.

Highlights
  • Compress JPEG, PNG & HEIC photos
  • Batch compression
  • Adjustable compression quality
  • Live file size preview
  • Export as ZIP
  • Offline processing
  • No ads or watermarks
Features
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Free photo compressor for iPhone. Reduce photo size, save storage, and share images faster without losing quality. Compress JPEG, PNG, and HEIC photos in seconds - all offline. Save Storage. Keep Quality. Compressly helps you free up space by shrinking large photos while maintaining excellent image quality. Everything runs directly on your device for complete privacy. Features - Compress JPEG, PNG & HEIC photos - Batch compress hundreds of images at once - Choose your preferred compression quality - Live file size preview before saving - Export compressed photos as ZIP files - Save to Photos or share instantly - No ads, no watermarks, no sign-up - 100% offline processing for maximum privacy Perfect For - Free up iPhone storage - Send photos faster via WhatsApp, Mail & Messages - Upload images quicker to social media - Store more photos without deleting memories - Reduce image size for work, school, and business Why our app? Unlike many photo compressor apps, Compressly is completely free with no ads, no uploads, and no hidden limits. Your photos never leave your iPhone, ensuring complete privacy and security. How It Works 1. Select your photos 2. Choose compression quality 3. Compress in seconds 4. Save or share instantly Download Compressly today and enjoy the fastest, easiest way to compress photos, reduce image size, and reclaim valuable iPhone storage. No account. No subscription. No hassle. PRIVACY FIRST Compression and resizing happen entirely on your device. Your photos are never uploaded, never analysed, never shared. What stays on your phone, stays on your phone. We are always improving Compressly. Share feedback or feature requests: niravparmar231@gmail.com

About

Chameleon

Features
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Stop wasting storage and missing upload limits. Chameleon compresses, resizes, and converts your photos in seconds right on your device. No cloud uploads. No privacy risk. No fuss. — COMPRESS TO ANY SIZE Set an exact target: 20KB, 50KB, 100KB, 200KB, 500KB or any custom value. Perfect for government forms, exam applications, email attachments, and WhatsApp without quality loss. — CONVERT ANY FORMAT HEIC → JPG in one tap. Full support for JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, HEIF, TIFF, BMP, GIF, and PDF. Convert your entire camera roll without touching a computer. — RESIZE WITH PRECISION Resize photos in pixels, centimeters, millimeters, or inches. Passport size (3.5×4.5 cm), custom dimensions, aspect ratio lock all included. — BATCH PROCESSING Select hundreds of photos at once. Compress, resize, or convert your entire album in a single tap. Save hours. — PRIVACY FIRST Every operation runs 100% on-device. Your photos never leave your iPhone or iPad. — PERFECT FOR: • Government exam applications (SSC, UPSC, IBPS, NEET, JEE, GATE, SBI, RRB, banking) • Passport and visa photo resizing • Signature compression for online forms • Email and Gmail attachment limits • WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn uploads • Freeing up iPhone storage — FREEMIUM Core compression and conversion are completely free. Unlock batch processing and advanced format support with a one-time Pro upgrade no subscriptions. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Apple Silicon). Download Chameleon. Compress once, share everywhere.

Screenshots

Image Compressor3 screens
Chameleon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Image Compressor at none against Chameleon's shown. Chameleon's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Image Compressor versus Chameleon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage CompressorChameleon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNirav ParmarElmahdi Soukafi

In-app purchases

None

Image Compressor

No in-app purchases

None

Chameleon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Image Compressor free?
Image Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chameleon free?
Chameleon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Image Compressor or Chameleon have ads?
Chameleon shows ads; Image Compressor does not.

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