Comparison

Pikkolo vs VidSize

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

Head to head
About

Pikkolo

Features
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Free up gigabytes of storage on your iPhone by optimizing your photos! Pikkolo converts automatically your JPEG and PNG photos to the modern HEIC format, saving 40-60% storage space with no visible quality loss. Your photos look identical β€” just smaller. HOW IT WORKS 1) Scan your photo library automatically and estimates possible savings 2) One-tap, automatic conversion of JPEG/PNG to space-efficient HEIC 3) Preserves all metadata, location, and date 4) Shows exactly how much space you saved ONE TAP OPTIMIZATION No complicated settings. No manual selection. Just tap "Start Optimization" and watch your storage free up. 100% PRIVATE All processing happens entirely on your device. Your photos never leave your iPhone β€” no uploads, no cloud, no tracking. SMART & SAFE β€’ Checks available space before processing β€’ Processes in batches on low storage β€’ Automatically rolls back if something goes wrong β€’ Skips photos that wouldn't save space GO UNLIMITED Remove all limits with a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Optimize your entire library β€” thousands of photos β€” and keep it optimized forever. Pikkolo is perfect for anyone running low on storage. Stop deleting memories. Start optimizing them. For this product, standard Apple EULA terms and conditions apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VidSize

Features
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Save storage. Share faster. Keep control. Video Compressor helps you reduce video file size with smart presets and optional advanced settings. Trim clips, extract audio, create GIFs, and convert resolution or frame rateβ€”so your videos fit the way you need. Core features 1. Video compression with Small / Balanced / High Quality presets 2. Advanced controls (codec options like Auto / H.264 / HEVC, plus optional custom settings) 3. Video trimming with start/end range selection 4. Audio extraction to M4A or WAV 5. Video to GIF with duration, frame rate, and width controls 6. Resolution conversion (e.g., 1080p / 720p / 480p) and FPS presets 7. Import from Photos or Files, then export or share Privacy & control: Your media is yours. Videos remain on your device unless you choose to export or share.

Screenshots

Pikkolo4 screens
VidSize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pikkolo at Free against VidSize's $0.99. VidSize's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Pikkolo is free to download; VidSize costs $0.99 up front. Pikkolo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. VidSize asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pikkolo versus VidSize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPikkoloVidSize
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPizeroGwyn Play Private Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pikkolo

Subscriptions1
  • PRO Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$4.99
None

VidSize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pikkolo free?
Pikkolo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VidSize free?
VidSize costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pikkolo or VidSize have ads?
Neither Pikkolo nor VidSize shows ads.

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