Comparison

PDF Compressor vs PDF Compressly

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

Head to head
About

PDF Compressor

Features
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Compress PDF files instantly right on your iPhone or iPad. Reduce file sizes by up to 90% while keeping your documents sharp and readable. FAST & EASY PDF COMPRESSION • Select any PDF from Files • Choose your compression level (low, medium, high) • Get a smaller file in seconds — no waiting 100% PRIVATE & SECURE • All compression happens on your device • Your files are never uploaded to any server • All data is completely yours • No account required to start PERFECT FOR: • Emailing large documents that won't send • Saving storage space on your device • Uploading files to size-restricted forms • Sharing documents faster over slow connections WHY PDF COMPRESSOR? Unlike online tools that upload your sensitive documents to unknown servers, PDF Compressor works entirely offline. Your contracts, tax forms, medical records, and personal files never leave your device. SIMPLE PRICING • 3 free compressions to try the app • Unlimited compressions with a subscription • Cancel anytime through your Apple account settings and subscriptions Whether you need to shrink a scanned document, reduce a large report, or make room on your device, PDF Compressor gets the job done fast. Download now and make your PDFs smaller in seconds!

About

PDF Compressly

Features
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PDF Compressly is a fast, simple and privacy-focused PDF compressor for iPhone. Reduce the size of your PDF files in just a few taps. Whether you need to send a document by email, share it with another app, save storage space or meet an upload limit, PDF Compressly helps you create lighter PDF files quickly and easily. Import documents from multiple sources: • Files • Photos • Clipboard • Camera scan You can also scan paper documents with your iPhone camera and convert them into PDFs, ready to compress, preview and export. Choose how you want to compress: • Minimal compression for higher quality • Medium compression for a balanced result • Maximum compression for smaller files • Custom maximum output size PDF Compressly gives you control over the final file. Use one of the built-in compression presets or set the maximum file size you want for the output PDF. Your documents stay private. All processing happens locally on your iPhone. PDF Compressly does not upload, store or send your files to external servers. This makes it useful for sensitive documents such as invoices, contracts, reports, IDs, business files, school documents and personal records. After compression, export your PDF wherever you need it: save it to Files, send it by email, share it with other apps or transfer it to nearby Apple devices using AirDrop. Key features: • Compress PDF files on iPhone • Reduce PDF file size quickly • Import from Files, Photos and Clipboard • Scan documents with the camera • Convert scans into PDF files • Choose Minimal, Medium or Maximum compression • Set a custom output file size • Preview original and compressed PDFs • Export to Files, email, AirDrop and other apps • Local on-device processing • No external uploads • Clean and easy-to-use interface PDF Compressly is designed for work, school, travel, administration and everyday document sharing. Make your PDFs smaller. Keep your files private. Terms & Conditions: https://pdfcompressly.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pdfcompressly.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

PDF Compressor4 screens
PDF Compressly4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Compressor and PDF Compressly 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.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. PDF Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PDF Compressly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PDF Compressor versus PDF Compressly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF CompressorPDF Compressly
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArron MecwanFollowMeter

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$35.991 Year
1 purchases

PDF Compressly

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Compressor free?
PDF Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Compressly free?
PDF Compressly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Compressor or PDF Compressly have ads?
Neither PDF Compressor nor PDF Compressly shows ads.

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