Lessr vs Aftera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lessr
Easily compress, convert, and edit photos, videos, and PDFs directly on your device. This app offers a suite of tools for file manipulation without needing an internet connection or uploading personal data.
- Compress photos, videos, and PDFs
- Convert between various file formats
- Merge and split PDF files
- Remove photo backgrounds
- Resize images for social media
- Trim videos and create GIFs
- Batch processing for multiple files
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That video too big to send on WhatsApp? Photos eating up your storage? Need to merge PDFs before a deadline? You shouldn't have to upload your personal files to some random website just to shrink them. With Lessr, everything happens right on your iPhone or iPad — no internet needed, no accounts, no ads. Your files never leave your device. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your files — photos, videos, or PDFs 2. Choose what you need — compress, convert, merge, or more 3. Done — save or share your results instantly That's it. No waiting for uploads. No wondering who else can see your files. COMPRESS WITHOUT LOSING QUALITY Shrink videos from hundreds of megabytes to just a few — perfect for WhatsApp, email, or freeing up storage. Compress photos and PDFs too, with full control over quality. Choose from presets like WhatsApp (16 MB), Email (25 MB), or set your own target size. CONVERT ANY FORMAT HEIC photos others can't open? MOV videos that won't play on every device? Convert between JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, MP4, MOV, M4A, and WAV — all in seconds. PDF TOOLS YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE Merge multiple PDFs into one. Split pages out. Compress oversized PDFs. Create PDFs from photos. No more hunting for a website to do a simple PDF task. MORE THAN JUST A COMPRESSOR • Remove backgrounds from photos — clean cutouts in one tap • Resize images for Instagram, Facebook, passport photos, or any custom size • Trim videos to the exact clip you need • Turn videos or Live Photos into GIFs • Make custom iPhone ringtones from any video or audio • Extract audio from videos • Mute videos — remove sound without re-encoding • Strip metadata for privacy before sharing BATCH PROCESSING Select multiple files at once. Compress 20 photos in one go instead of one by one. Your time matters. BUILT FOR YOUR PRIVACY • No internet connection required — ever • No cloud uploads — files stay on your device • No account or sign-up needed • No ads • No personal data collected — only anonymous usage statistics Free to use with 2 conversions per day. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access — one-time purchase, no subscriptions.
Aftera
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Aftera is a simple and elegant app for creating beautiful before-and-after photo comparisons in seconds. Choose a “Before” photo and an “After” photo, adjust them with intuitive gestures, and instantly view the result in two convenient comparison modes: Side by Side and Slider. Whether you want to show a home makeover, fitness progress, beauty results, renovation, cleaning transformation, artwork update, or any other visual change, Aftera makes the comparison clear and professional. Features: • Create before-and-after comparisons in just a few taps • Compare images in Side by Side and Slider modes • Move and zoom each photo for accurate alignment • Export the final result as a high-quality image • Share comparisons using the standard iOS share sheet • Save projects locally and reopen them later from history • Import photos from your gallery or use the camera when available • Clean and focused interface with no unnecessary clutter Privacy first Your photos and saved projects stay on your device. The core functionality does not require account creation. With Aftera, it is easy to present changes beautifully, quickly, and clearly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lessr at Free against Aftera's $0.99. Aftera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, 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
Lessr is free to download; Aftera costs $0.99 up front. Lessr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Aftera asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Lessr | Aftera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sonia Bajaj | Ewgeniy Isurov |
In-app purchases
Lessr
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Annual$4.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
Aftera
No in-app purchases









