Comparison

Smart PDF Compressor Offline vs PDF Tools Merge & Compress

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

Head to head
About

Smart PDF Compressor Offline

Features
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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

About

PDF Tools Merge & Compress

Features
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Private PDF tools for iPhone. Merge, split, compress, rotate, watermark, unlock, and extract text without uploading your files to a server. One-time purchase, no subscription, no cloud, no tracking. PDF Tools is a privacy-first PDF utility for iPhone and iPad. Built by an indie developer who got tired of subscription apps and cloud upload requirements. EVERYTHING ON-DEVICE Your documents never leave your phone. No cloud storage. No tracking. No analytics. We cannot see what you process. Try airplane mode and verify it yourself. 7 TOOLS, ONE APP • Merge: Combine multiple PDFs into one and drag to reorder • Split: Export selected page ranges into new PDFs • Compress: Reduce file size with quality presets • Rotate: Fix page orientation, single page or all pages • Watermark: Add a text watermark with custom position and opacity • Password Remove: Unlock password-protected PDFs you own • Extract Text: Save PDF text as a .txt file WHY $9.99 LIFETIME Simple utilities should not be subscriptions. Buy it once, keep it. PDF Tools Plus is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited operations, batch processing, recent files history, Files app integration, and Shortcuts automation. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Modern interface, adaptive layout, Files app support, and Shortcuts integration for faster workflows. PRIVACY PROMISE We do not log, store, or transmit your files. Period. Purchase Information: PDF Tools Plus is a one-time non-consumable in-app purchase of $9.99 (USD). No auto-renewal. No subscription. Restore Purchases is available in Profile. Support: alpdigitalio@gmail.com Privacy: https://alpdigital.io/Pdftools/privacy.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Smart PDF Compressor Offline4 screens
PDF Tools Merge & Compress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart PDF Compressor Offline at none against PDF Tools Merge & Compress's 4. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Tools Merge & Compress sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Smart PDF Compressor Offline asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
Smart PDF Compressor Offline versus PDF Tools Merge & Compress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart PDF Compressor OfflinePDF Tools Merge & Compress
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHafiz Shahzad Ali KhurramAlptekin Gok

In-app purchases

None

Smart PDF Compressor Offline

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Tools Merge & Compress

Subscriptions3
  • PDF Tools Plus$0.997 Days
  • PDF Tools Plus$2.991 Month
  • PDF Tools Plus$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Tools Plus$9.99

Questions

Is Smart PDF Compressor Offline free?
Smart PDF Compressor Offline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Tools Merge & Compress free?
PDF Tools Merge & Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart PDF Compressor Offline or PDF Tools Merge & Compress have ads?
Neither Smart PDF Compressor Offline nor PDF Tools Merge & Compress shows ads.

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