Comparison

Photo Compressor vs MediaUtility

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

Head to head
About

Photo Compressor

Features
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Kompressor makes it easy to compress photos and videos on your iPhone and iPad. Reclaim gigabytes of storage in seconds while keeping your images looking sharp. WHY MILLIONS CHOOSE KOMPRESSOR - Compress photos up to 80% smaller without visible quality loss - Shrink videos to free up massive storage space - Batch compress hundreds of photos at once - AI-powered suggestions pick the best settings automatically - Compare original and compressed side by side with a swipe - Works with JPEG, HEIC, PNG, and all popular formats POWERFUL STORAGE TOOLS - Storage dashboard shows exactly what is using your space - Category breakdown: camera, screenshots, messaging apps - See your largest files and compress them first - Track how much space you have saved over time - Monthly savings charts to visualize your progress SMART AND PRIVATE - 100% on-device processing. Your photos never leave your phone - No cloud uploads. No servers. No tracking - AI Suggestion Engine analyzes each photo and recommends optimal compression - EXIF metadata editor for iPad users - Bulk rename and export tools for professionals BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW - Siri Shortcuts: compress photos with your voice - Home Screen widgets: quick compress and storage saved at a glance - iCloud sync keeps your compression history across devices - Auto-clean removes originals after compression to save even more - Folder organization to keep your library tidy - Dark mode support Kompressor Pro for unlimited compressions, batch processing, iCloud sync, auto-clean, and priority support. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MediaUtility

Features
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Make your media smaller, faster, and easier to share. Media Utility is a lightweight video compressor and image resizer that runs completely on your iPhone—no uploads, no watermarks, no confusing settings. Compress videos for WhatsApp, Instagram & iMessage Import from Photos Smart presets: Low, Medium, High See original vs compressed size and % saved Export MP4 and share to any app Resize videos up to 4K Quick presets: 4K (2160p), 1080p, 720p, 480p Keeps aspect ratio automatically Ideal for YouTube, Reels/Shorts, email and cloud backup Resize and convert images (JPG / PNG) Common sizes: 512×512, 1024×1024, 1080×1080, 1920×1080, 2048×2048 Social presets: WhatsApp Status, Instagram Feed, Story, Reels Custom width & height with aspect‑ratio lock Choose JPG or PNG output and adjust JPG quality Clear, fast, privacy‑friendly Modern, simple interface with big buttons All processing happens on device – your photos and videos never leave your phone No account, no ads, no watermark Whether you’re shrinking a long 4K video for WhatsApp, preparing Instagram posts, or converting images between JPG and PNG, Media Utility helps you get the perfect size in just a few taps.

Screenshots

Photo Compressor4 screens
MediaUtility3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MediaUtility at Free against Photo Compressor's $1.99. MediaUtility also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

MediaUtility is free to download; Photo Compressor costs $1.99 up front. Photo Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MediaUtility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Compressor ships an update every 2 months, MediaUtility every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Photo Compressor versus MediaUtility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto CompressorMediaUtility
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAneesh PradeepSanjay Korde

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Photo Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Kompressor Pro$2.991 Month
  • Kompressor Pro$19.991 Year
1 purchases

MediaUtility

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Now$9.99

Questions

Is Photo Compressor free?
Photo Compressor costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MediaUtility free?
MediaUtility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Photo Compressor or MediaUtility have ads?
Neither Photo Compressor nor MediaUtility shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Compressor or MediaUtility?
Photo Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and MediaUtility every 4 days. Most recently, Photo Compressor was updated on November 5, 2026 and MediaUtility on October 31, 2026.

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