VisaPDF vs PDF Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
VisaPDF
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VisaPDF helps you prepare visa and immigration PDFs that meet strict file-size limits. All processing stays on your device β no uploads. VisaPDF is a privacy-first PDF toolkit built for visa and immigration paperwork. Quickly compress PDFs, split large files, merge supporting documents, and convert images to PDF β so your files match common visa portal requirements. Made for visa & immigration systems Choose an entry profile and work within typical limits used by: β’ IRCC (Canada) β’ CEAC β DS-160 / DS-260 (United States) β’ UKVI / UKVCAS (United Kingdom) β’ ImmiAccount (Australia) β’ Immigration NZ (New Zealand) β’ ICA (Singapore) Compress with size-limit awareness Pick a compression level and preview the estimated output size. VisaPDF warns you if a file may exceed the selected limit (such as 2MB, 4MB, or 5MB), helping you avoid last-minute surprises. Split oversized documents Split one large PDF into smaller parts that better fit portal requirements. Merge supporting files Combine passport scans, bank statements, and supporting documents into one clean, organized PDF. Convert photos to PDF Turn JPG/PNG images or scans into professional PDFs in seconds. 100% private & secure All processing happens locally on your device. No uploads. No tracking. --- Free & Pro Access (One-Time) Try VisaPDF for free. Upgrade to Pro Access with a one-time purchase to unlock unlimited use. Not a subscription. If you switch devices, you can restore your purchase anytime. --- Disclaimer VisaPDF is an independent document processing tool and is not affiliated with any government, immigration authority, or visa service. Requirements and file size limits vary by visa category β always confirm details with the relevant official portal. --- Privacy Policy: https://visapdf.xyz/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional Terms: https://visapdf.xyz/terms/
PDF Compressor
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PDF Compressor is a fast, simple, and privacy-focused tool for reducing PDF file size on your iPhone and iPad. β COMMON PROBLEMS WE SOLVE β β’ Application system says "PDF must be under 2MB" but yours is 8MB β’ Exam registration (civil service, teaching certification, GRE, IELTS) requires smaller PDFs β’ Visa and passport scans are too large for embassy upload portals β’ Email attachments exceed the 25MB limit β’ Contracts, invoices, and resumes need to be smaller for sharing β’ Academic journal submission systems have strict PDF size limits If any of these sound familiar, PDF Compressor can fix it in seconds. β KEY FEATURES β COMPRESS TO A SPECIFIC TARGET SIZE Choose your target and let the app handle the rest: β’ 500KB β For strict application forms β’ 1MB β For exam registrations β’ 2MB β Most common, works for most upload systems β’ 5MB β For visa and passport documents β’ 10MB β For email attachments and file sharing β’ Custom β Set any target size you need CLEAR RESULTS β’ See original size vs. compressed size β’ View compression ratio (e.g., reduced by 78%) β’ Know immediately if your target was met β’ Preview the compressed PDF to verify readability SAVE & SHARE β’ Save to iCloud Drive, local folders, or other locations β’ Share via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or any app β’ Smart file naming for easy organization β’ Batch compress multiple PDFs with Pro β PRIVACY FIRST β PDF Compressor processes everything on your device. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server. We don't read, store, or share your file content. No third-party analytics, no ad tracking, no data collection. β PLEASE NOTE β Compression results vary by PDF type: β’ Scanned / image-heavy PDFs β Typically see 50%β90% size reduction β’ Text-only PDFs β Already small; limited compression possible β’ If the target isn't met, try a larger target β PDF COMPRESSOR PRO β Free users can compress up to 1 time per day. Upgrade to Pro for: β’ Unlimited PDF compression β’ Custom target sizes β’ Batch compression for multiple PDFs β’ Ad-free, distraction-free experience Choose from flexible options: a one-time purchase Lifetime Pro (unlocked forever), or flexible Monthly Pro and Yearly Pro auto-renewable subscription plans. β IN-APP PURCHASES & SUBSCRIPTIONS TERMS β β’ Plans and Billing: Monthly Pro and Yearly Pro are auto-renewable subscriptions. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase. Actual prices are shown on the App Store product page and purchase sheet. β’ Auto-Renewal: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the same price and duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen plan. β’ Manage Subscriptions: You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. β’ Restore Purchases: If you have previously unlocked Pro, you can reactivate it by clicking "Restore Purchases" on the paywall or settings screen. β’ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ β’ Privacy Policy: https://aifitchina.cn/en/apps/pdfcompressor/privacy/ β’ Disclaimer: https://aifitchina.cn/en/apps/pdfcompressor/disclaimer/ Questions or feedback? Reach us through Settings > Contact Us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: VisaPDF at 4 against PDF Compressor's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. VisaPDF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PDF Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | VisaPDF | PDF Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Block Software Inc. | θ£ζ δΈ |
In-app purchases
VisaPDF
- Pro Access$19.99
PDF Compressor
- Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$2.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$3.99
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