Smart PDF Compressor Offline vs Squeezly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart PDF Compressor Offline
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PDF Compress reduces your PDF file sizes directly on your iPhone — no uploads, no cloud, no internet required. Your documents never leave your device. Whether you need to email a large report, share a scanned form, or free up storage, PDF Compress gives you full control over quality vs. size with three intuitive compression levels. KEY FEATURES • Up to 80% smaller — Shrink large PDFs dramatically while keeping them readable • Three compression presets — Choose between High Compression, Recommended (balanced), or High Quality • Batch compression — Select multiple PDFs at once and compress them all in one tap • 100% on-device — Powered by Ghostscript, a professional-grade PDF engine, running entirely on your iPhone • Instant sharing — Share or save compressed files directly from the results screen • Recent files — Quickly access your previously compressed documents • No size worries — Supports PDFs up to 500 MB COMPRESSION PRESETS High Compression — Up to 80% smaller. Best for files where size matters most, like email attachments. Recommended — Up to 50% smaller. The ideal balance of quality and file size for everyday use. High Quality — Up to 25% smaller. Minimal compression that preserves crisp text and sharp images. PRIVACY FIRST PDF Compress processes everything locally on your device using native iOS technology. No account needed. No data sent anywhere. What's on your device, stays on your device. PERFECT FOR • Students sharing assignments and research papers • Professionals emailing contracts and reports • Anyone managing scanned documents or forms • Reducing storage used by large PDF libraries
Squeezly
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Squeezly is the iOS storage app for people who want results without the drama. Two tools, one app: - Compress PDFs, photos, videos, ZIPs — all on your device - Find duplicates, blurry photos, similar bursts, screenshots, large videos — clean up 18 categories of clutter NO uploads. NO accounts. NO "your storage is in critical condition" theatrics. == COMPRESS == • PDF, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, MP4, MOV, ZIP, GIF • Three quality presets, plus custom quality • Side-by-side preview of original and compressed • Save back to Photos, Files, or your Vault • Share directly from the result screen == CLEANUP HUB == • Auto-scan on app open (no "tap to begin" friction) • Suggested section: top cleanup opportunities by size • 18 categories: duplicates, similar, blurry, screenshots, burst photos, HDR pairs, large videos, downloads, contacts duplicates, old calendar events, and more • Smart cluster purge: one tap removes the 4 duplicates, keeps the best photo • Real-time savings preview before you tap • Single Apple delete dialog for bulk operations == VAULT == Tag photos and files as "never touch" — Squeezly skips them in future scans, forever. Bring files into your Vault from the share sheet, the Files app, or the Compress result screen. Free tier: 50 items. Premium: unlimited. == SHARE EXTENSION == From any app — WhatsApp, Mail, Safari, Photos — tap Share, then Squeezly. Pick "Compress" or "Send to Vault" with one tap. Available in all 10 languages. == HOME SCREEN WIDGET == See your last cleanable space at a glance. Tap to jump straight into Cleanup. 2x2 small widget, gradient design. == PRIVACY == • Everything runs on your device • Nothing uploaded to servers • Photos library access is read-only until you confirm a delete • Ads are served by Google AdMob and never receive your files • Limited Photos access supported (you pick what Squeezly sees) == 10 LANGUAGES FROM DAY ONE == English, Türkçe, Español, Deutsch, Français, Português, 日本語, Italiano, العربية, Русский — each translation hand-reviewed. == FREE & PREMIUM == Free: • Compress and clean up — watch a short ad for each action • Unlimited cleanup scans • Browse and preview every file, with its size • Vault up to 50 items Premium (yearly, monthly, or lifetime): • No ads at all • Compress any format — PDF, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, MP4, MOV, ZIP, GIF, Office • Delete and bulk-clean all 18 clutter categories • Unlimited Vault • Multi-select and one-tap bulk actions • Custom DPI and grayscale for PDFs • Weekly cleanup reminder == ABOUT EREK STUDIO == Squeezly is built by Erek Studio, an indie iOS studio of one. Have a feature request or hit a bug? Reply to any in-app email and you'll hear back the same week — usually the same day. Privacy Policy: https://erekstudio.com/squeezly/privacy Terms of Use: https://erekstudio.com/squeezly/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart PDF Compressor Offline at none against Squeezly's 3. Smart PDF Compressor Offline also leads on ads (none vs shown). Squeezly's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price 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. Squeezly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Smart PDF Compressor Offline asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Smart PDF Compressor Offline | Squeezly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hafiz Shahzad Ali Khurram | Mustafa Salim Erek |
In-app purchases
Smart PDF Compressor Offline
No in-app purchases
Squeezly
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$24.99
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