# PDF Compressor vs PDF Tools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Tools at none against PDF Compressor's 2. PDF Tools also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). PDF Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Compressor | PDF Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Size | 3 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arron Mecwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841480397) | [VENTRYDIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895929583) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-compressor-fast-resize/id6758684879)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $35.99 | per year |


### PDF Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-scan-merge-split/id6784175522)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Compressor free?

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

### Is PDF Tools free?

PDF Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PDF Compressor or PDF Tools have ads?

PDF Tools shows ads; PDF Compressor does not.

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