Comparison

PDF Compressor vs Shrink PDF

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

Head to head
About

PDF Compressor

Features
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PDF Compressor – Compress Files Reduce PDF file size quickly and easily with PDF Compressor. Compress large PDF documents to save storage space and make sharing, uploading, and sending files faster. Key Features * Compress PDF files in just a few taps * Reduce file size while maintaining good quality * Easily share compressed PDFs * Simple, clean, and user-friendly interface * Process documents quickly and conveniently * Save storage space on your device Whether you need to email a large document, upload a PDF, or free up storage, PDF Compressor makes file compression simple and hassle-free. Subscription Information: - Payment. Charges apply to your iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. - Auto-Renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Renewal Charges. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, based on the selected plan. - Manage Your Subscription. Go to your Account Settings after purchase to handle auto-renewal and other preferences. Privacy Policy - https://justpaste.it/ieu7r Terms of Use - https://justpaste.it/6vsvv

About

Shrink PDF

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"File is too large." Seeing that right before a deadline is a special kind of stress. Shrink PDF makes heavy PDFs small enough to attach to an email. Pick a PDF, pick how much to compress, done. ◆ See exactly how much smaller it got ・The size before and after sit side by side, in big clear numbers ・In one measured example, 10.3 MB became 1.0 MB (about 90% smaller) ・How much you save depends on what is inside your PDF ◆ Three compression levels, all included ・For email — when it just has to be small ・Standard — a balance of size and appearance ・High quality — stays sharp, still lighter ・None of them are locked behind a purchase. You get all three ◆ Nothing is sent to a server ・Compression happens entirely on this device ・Your PDF is never uploaded anywhere ・Safe for contracts, invoices, scanned IDs and anything else you would rather not hand to a website ・Works with no internet connection at all ◆ Made for moments like ・A form that only accepts files up to 10 MB, and yours is bigger ・An email that bounced back because the attachment was too heavy ・Scanned paperwork that somehow takes several MB per page ・A university or workplace portal that refuses your upload ・A contract or invoice you need to send a client, but it is too large 【How the compression works】 This app rebuilds each page as an image to bring the size down. Because of that, text in the compressed PDF can no longer be selected, copied or searched. Your original file is left untouched, so you can keep both and use whichever fits. 【About Premium】 The app is free to use and the compression features are not limited in any way. The free version shows ads. Premium — an auto-renewing monthly subscription — removes all ads from the app. ・Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase ・The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period ・Manage or cancel in your device Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions ・There is no free trial period Privacy Policy: https://hecuhecu.github.io/apps/pdf-compress/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://hecuhecu.github.io/apps/pdf-compress/terms/

Screenshots

PDF Compressor4 screens
Shrink PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Compressor at none against Shrink PDF's shown. On price, 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

Both are free to download. PDF Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Shrink PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PDF Compressor versus Shrink PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF CompressorShrink PDF
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStellan Vanehiroki kawamura

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Shrink PDF

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free PDF Shrinking$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ad-Free Forever$17.99

Questions

Is PDF Compressor free?
PDF Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shrink PDF free?
Shrink PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Compressor or Shrink PDF have ads?
Shrink PDF shows ads; PDF Compressor does not.

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