Comparison

Compress PDF Files vs Access U

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

Access U

Features
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The Access U-M app enables the University of Michigan community to quickly report real-time accessibility barriers experienced by students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the physical and digital U-M environment. Users can submit digital and physical access barriers, such as inoperable power door openers, inaccessible websites or applications, broken elevators, and more. Features include: - Geolocation (to help identify precise locations of physical barriers) - Photo Uploads - Anonymous Submissions

Screenshots

Compress PDF Files4 screens
Access U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Access U at none against Compress PDF Files's 2. Access U also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Compress PDF Files versus Access U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompress PDF FilesAccess U
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikolay StrikharThe University of Michigan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Compress PDF Files

Subscriptions2
  • Week$4.997 Days
  • Year$24.991 Year
None

Access U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compress PDF Files free?
Compress PDF Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Access U free?
Access U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compress PDF Files or Access U have ads?
Neither Compress PDF Files nor Access U shows ads.

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