Compress PDF Files vs Tiny PDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compress PDF Files
Effortlessly reduce PDF file sizes directly on your device. Choose from three compression levels for various needs, from email sharing to high-quality reports. Batch compress multiple files and manage your storage with customizable auto-delete options.
- On-device PDF compression
- Three compression levels
- Batch processing
- Share Extension integration
- Compression history
- Auto-delete options
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Shrink your PDFs in seconds — right on your iPhone. TinyPDF makes it effortless to reduce PDF file sizes without the hassle of uploading to sketchy websites. Everything happens on your device, so your documents stay private. Three compression levels for every situation: • Email & Sharing — Maximum compression for the smallest possible file size. Perfect for email attachments and messaging. • Good for Most Uses — The sweet spot between quality and file size. Great for everyday documents. • High Quality — Keeps images crisp while still reducing file size. Ideal for presentations and reports. Batch compress multiple files at once. Select several PDFs and compress them all in one go. Track real-time progress for each file as it's processed. Smart compression that never makes things worse. If a file is already well-optimized, TinyPDF detects that and leaves it untouched, your files will never end up larger than they started. Compress from anywhere with the Share Extension. Open a PDF in Mail, Safari, Files, or any app — tap Share, choose TinyPDF, pick your quality level, and you're done. Full compression history. Every compression is saved so you can go back, preview, and re-share files whenever you need them. Swipe to delete entries you no longer need. You're in control of your storage. Set compressed files to auto-delete after 7, 30, or 90 days — or keep them forever. Your choice. Why TinyPDF? • 100% on-device processing — your files never leave your phone • Batch processing for multiple PDFs • Built-in PDF preview • Native iOS Share Sheet integration • Share Extension for compressing from any app • Clean, intuitive interface • No account required Shrink it. Share it. Done. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://masteringthetarot.com/privacy-policy/
Tiny PDF
Easily reduce the size of your PDF files in seconds without compromising visual quality. Ideal for sending documents via email, uploading to websites, or saving device storage. Offers a clean interface for quick compression and sharing.
- Compress large PDFs
- Maintain high visual quality
- Easy email sharing
- Fast on-device processing
- Preview before/after compression
- Instant sharing via AirDrop, email, cloud
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Tiny PDF – Compress PDFs in Seconds Shrink large PDFs into smaller, shareable files instantly. Tiny PDF makes it easy to reduce file size without sacrificing quality. Whether you're sending documents for work, school, or personal use, compress your PDFs and share them anywhere in just a few taps. Why Tiny PDF? • Compress large PDFs to smaller file sizes • Maintain high visual quality • Easy Email Sharing • Fast processing right on your device • Preview before and after compression • Share instantly via AirDrop, email, Messages, or cloud storage • Clean, simple interface — no clutter Perfect for: • Email attachments that exceed size limits • Uploading documents to websites • Saving storage space on your device • Quickly sharing files with clients or coworkers No complicated settings. No confusing tools. Just select your PDF, compress, and share. Download Tiny PDF and make your documents lighter in seconds. Tiny PDF offers an auto-renewing weekly subscription for $1.99 per week with a 3-day free trial, giving you unlimited PDF compression and access to premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account will be charged $1.99 per week within 24 hours prior to renewal. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/tiny-pdf/privacy Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/tiny-pdf/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Compress PDF Files at free with in-app purchases against Tiny PDF's subscription. Compress PDF Files also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Tiny PDF's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Compress PDF Files sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Tiny PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Compress PDF Files against 5.0 for Tiny PDF. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Compress PDF Files ships an update every 5 days, Tiny PDF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compress PDF Files | Tiny PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikolay Strikhar | Talk or Not, Inc. |
Customer experience
Compress PDF Files
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In-app purchases
Compress PDF Files
- Week$4.997 Days
- Year$24.991 Year
Tiny PDF
- Tiny PDF Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Annual Premium$14.991 Year
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