Comparison

ScanLite vs Image Compressor

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

Head to head
About

ScanLite

Features
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QR and Barcode Scanner is a fast, lightweight, and privacy-focused app designed to scan QR codes and barcodes effortlessly. Whether you’re opening a website, copying text, or scanning product barcodes, this app delivers a smooth and reliable experience with minimal steps. Key Features Instant QR code and barcode scanning Supports QR, EAN, UPC, Code 128, and more One-tap open links with confirmation Copy and share scanned results Flashlight support for low-light scanning Scan codes directly from images Local scan history with full control Works offline (except when opening links) Privacy First Your privacy matters. No account required No data collection No tracking Scan history stored only on your device Camera access used only for scanning Simple and Reliable Clean, distraction-free design Fast camera launch Optimized for battery efficiency Supports Dark Mode Designed for accessibility QR and Barcode Scanner is built for speed, clarity, and trustβ€”just scan and go. https://qr-history-hub.lovable.app/privacy-policy

About

Image Compressor

Features
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Compress any photo to an EXACT file size β€” type 200 KB and get 200 KB, on the first try. Email limits, web forms, visa applications, listing portals, forum avatars β€” they all want a photo "under X KB". Image Compressor hits that number precisely instead of guessing with a quality slider, so you never upload, fail, and retry again. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Pick photos from your library or the Files app. β€’ Type your target β€” 50 KB to 4 MB, or tap a preset. β€’ Tap Compress. A smart multi-pass search lands your photo just under the target at the best possible quality. β€’ Compare before and after with a slider, then save or share. WHY IMAGE COMPRESSOR? β€’ Exact-KB targeting β€” not a vague low / medium / high slider. β€’ Before/after comparison β€” check every pixel before you send. β€’ 100% on-device β€” your photos never leave your iPhone. No uploads, no servers, no account. β€’ No ads. Ever. β€’ Batch mode β€” up to 20 photos to one target in a single run (Premium). β€’ Metadata removal β€” strip EXIF and GPS location before sharing (Premium). β€’ JPEG or HEIC output (Premium). β€’ Savings history β€” see how many megabytes you reclaimed this week. β€’ Fully localized in 38 languages. FREE VS PREMIUM The free version includes 3 exact-size compressions per day with the full before/after preview. IMAGE COMPRESSOR PREMIUM Premium unlocks unlimited compressions, batch mode, metadata removal, and HEIC output. Premium is available as a weekly auto-renewable subscription with a 3-day free trial, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscriptions settings at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Privacy policy: https://app.innovaapps.ai/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

ScanLite4 screens
Image Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanLite at none against Image Compressor's 2. ScanLite also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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

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

Both are free to download. Image Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ScanLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
ScanLite versus Image Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanLiteImage Compressor
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristina PrenticeAlex Gameli Heyman

In-app purchases

None

ScanLite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Image Compressor

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is ScanLite free?
ScanLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Image Compressor free?
Image Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScanLite or Image Compressor have ads?
Neither ScanLite nor Image Compressor shows ads.

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