Tiny PDF vs Compresser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Compresser
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Compresser is a fast, private way to shrink files on your iPhone & iPad. Reclaim storage, share smaller files – all 100% on your device. Your files are processed on your device. Why Compresser? Your privacy matters. Compresser processes everything locally. This means: • No Cloud Uploads: Files stay on device. • No Accounts, No Sign-Up. • No account and no cloud upload — files are processed on your device. • Fast Results: Results in seconds. • Quality Preservation: Reduce size, maintain quality. What You Can Compress: • Photos: JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP – adjust quality, resize, convert. • Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI – dramatically reduce size. • PDFs: Optimize structure, strip metadata. • Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC – smaller files, great sound. Key Features: • Batch Processing: Compress multiple files simultaneously. • Smart Auto-Detection: Compresser finds an efficient way to shrink any file. • Before & After Preview: See exact space saved. • Compression History: Record all compressed files and savings. • Format Conversion: Change image and video formats. • Quality Controls: Adjust output quality and dimensions. • Share Out: Send compressed files straight to any app. • Works Offline: No internet needed. How It Works: 1. Tap 'Quick Compress' or select file type. 2. Choose your files. 3. Adjust settings (optional). 4. Tap 'Compress' – done in seconds! 5. Save or share. Privacy First: Compresser is built on privacy. Your files are processed locally, never uploaded. We do not upload your files for compression. The free version uses Unity Ads, and the app uses crash and performance diagnostics as described in the privacy policy. Ad personalization follows your consent choices. Free & Premium: Enjoy Compresser's powerful features for free with banner ads. Upgrade to Compresser Premium via in-app purchase to remove all ads and unlock exclusive extras, including advanced batch options and priority support. Additional Details: • Light and Dark Theme • Haptic Feedback • Accessibility Support • iPad-Optimized • 11 Languages: English, Polish, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Tiny PDF at none against Compresser's shown. Compresser's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Tiny PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Compresser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tiny PDF ships an update every 2 months, Compresser weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tiny PDF | Compresser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Talk or Not, Inc. | Maciej Sieminski |
In-app purchases
Tiny PDF
- Tiny PDF Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Annual Premium$14.991 Year
Compresser
- Premium Annual$8.991 Year
- Tip Jar$0.99
- Premium Lifetime$19.99





