Comparison

Photo Compressor vs Patchd

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

Patchd

Transform your camera into an art tool with over 1,000 FX layers and AI-powered effects. Create, share, and remix unique visual styles for photos and videos. Processed on-device for privacy.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ FX layers for custom looks
  • AI-generated effects from text prompts
  • Remix and share FX with a community
  • Live camera effects and video re-patching
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • 170+ live camera apps
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Turn your camera into art. Free to download: 170+ live camera apps, 1,000+ FX layers to build your own looks, and Remix, where everyone shares their FX. REMIX: SHARE YOUR FX, USE EVERYONE ELSE'S Publish any FX you make. Browse Trending and New, search and filter by style, then try any FX on your own camera in one tap, like it, or remix it into your own version. Tap a name to see all of someone's FXs, pick a sticker as your profile picture, and get notified when people like or remix yours. FX MAKER: BUILD YOUR OWN FX Stack 1,000+ FX layers – glitch, color, mosaic, ASCII, pattern and op art, neo brutalist, acid, 8-bit, warp, glass, body, face, hand and beat-synced looks – into a camera FX that's all yours. Build it on your live camera or a sample video. Put each layer on the person, the background or the whole frame, set blend and opacity, and let your face or hands drive it. AI LOOKS: DESCRIBE IT, SEE IT Type "neon ghost with a glitchy mosaic background" and Apple Intelligence builds it in seconds as an FX stack from Patchd's tested effects. Then change it with more prompts: "more glitch", "darker background". MY FXS: YOUR FX, EVERYWHERE Every FX you build, roll, describe or remix is saved to My FXs. Use it live in the camera, on your photos and on your videos with Re-Patch. My FXs sync with your Patchd account, so they're on your other devices and survive a reinstall. RE-PATCH ANY CLIP Record or import a video, choose any effect or one of your saved FXs, and render a new version. 170+ LIVE CAMERA APPS Real-time effects that react to you: datamosh, VHS tape, pixel sort, ASCII, mosaics, liquid warps, glow, motion trails, blob tracking, body and face effects, sticker packs, DEBUGGER code screens, and play apps you control with your hands and face. MORE TOOLS Swap your background for any website or video, edit to the beat with templates, stack effects on photos, and compose layered shader scenes into short videos. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your camera, photos and videos are processed on your device and aren't uploaded by Patchd. Your saved FXs and presets sync to your account, and only the FXs you choose to publish on Remix are shared. AI Looks uses on-device Apple Intelligence. AI Looks requires a device and region that support Apple Intelligence, with Apple Intelligence turned on. PATCHD PRO Patchd is free: every camera effect records with a watermark, Re-Patch renders clips up to 15 seconds, and you can save 5 presets and 10 FXs. Patchd Pro removes the watermark and unlocks 1080p and 60 fps exports, full-length Re-Patch, unlimited presets and saved FXs, AI Looks, and every Beat Sync song. Choose Pro Monthly, an auto-renewing subscription, or Pro Lifetime, a one-time purchase. Bought Patchd before it went free? Pro is yours for life, nothing to do. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.granulab.xyz/terms/patchd/ Privacy Policy: https://www.granulab.xyz/patchd/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Photo Compressor4 screens
Patchd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Patchd at Free against Photo Compressor's $1.99. Patchd also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Photo Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Patchd 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 Patchd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Compressor ships an update every 2 months, Patchd weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Photo Compressor versus Patchd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto CompressorPatchd
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB188 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAneesh PradeepIbrahim Sefa Tuna

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Photo Compressor

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

Patchd

Subscriptions1
  • Patchd Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Patchd Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Photo Compressor free?
Photo Compressor costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Patchd free?
Patchd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Photo Compressor or Patchd have ads?
Patchd shows ads; Photo Compressor does not.
Which is updated more often, Photo Compressor or Patchd?
Photo Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and Patchd weekly. Most recently, Photo Compressor was updated on November 5, 2026 and Patchd on November 5, 2026.

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