# InstaExpand vs Image Compressor

InstaExpand and Image Compressor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. InstaExpand sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Image Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstaExpand | Image Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [David Stotzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874406220) | [Vishal Kalkani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867523595) |

## What reviewers say

### InstaExpand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaexpand/id6758680580)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InstaExpand Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| InstaExpand Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| InstaExpand Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### Image Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-compressor-reduce-size/id6766573831)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Unlimited – Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstaExpand free?

InstaExpand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Image Compressor free?

Image Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do InstaExpand or Image Compressor have ads?

Neither InstaExpand nor Image Compressor shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*