Comparison

Transmute Image Converter vs Image Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Transmute Image Converter

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Convert images between formats instantly โ€” right on your device. No uploads, no servers, no waiting. Transmute converts PNG, JPEG, WebP, HEIC, TIFF, and BMP with full control over quality and size. Everything happens locally on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Convert Any Format PNG โ†’ JPEG โ†’ WebP โ†’ HEIC โ†’ TIFF โ†’ BMP All combinations supported Automatic format detection Batch Processing Convert dozens of images at once Real-time progress tracking Parallel processing for speed Compression & Resize Quality slider for lossy formats Resize by percentage, dimensions, or longest edge See file size before and after Fully Offline No internet required No data ever leaves your device No accounts, no tracking Metadata Control Preserve or strip EXIF, GPS, and IPTC data Your choice, every time Free to Use 5 free conversions per day Transmute Pro ($9.99 one-time) unlocks unlimited conversions forever No subscription - pay once, keep it Built for photographers, designers, developers, content creators, and anyone who works with images.

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Image Compressor

Features
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Need to reduce a photo below 50 KB, 100 KB, 200 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB, 2 MB, or a custom file-size limit? Image Compressor: KB/MB Limit lets you choose the maximum size first. The app then automatically optimizes the image to preserve the highest practical visual quality while keeping the result below your selected limit. NO PERCENTAGE GUESSING You do not need to experiment with quality percentages, dimensions, or compression settings. Select the required limit in KB or MB and let the app handle the technical adjustments. HOW IT WORKS Choose a maximum file size. Select one or multiple photos, or take a new photo. Let the app optimize quality, dimensions, compression, output format, metadata, and orientation when needed. Review the verified final file size. Save or share the result. MADE FOR EVERYDAY UPLOADS Prepare smaller images for websites, online forms, email attachments, marketplaces, e-commerce listings, content platforms, business tools, and other services with file-size restrictions. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Preset sizes including 50 KB, 100 KB, 200 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB, and 2 MB โ€ข Custom limits in KB or MB โ€ข Single and multiple-photo processing โ€ข Verified output file size โ€ข Highest practical quality below the selected maximum โ€ข No unnecessary enlargement or re-encoding when an image already fits โ€ข Local processing on your device โ€ข No account required โ€ข Photos are not uploaded to a server Every image compresses differently. The app aims to produce a valid result below your selected maximum rather than promising an exact byte count.

Screenshots

Transmute Image Converter4 screens
Image Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Image Compressor at none against Transmute Image Converter's 1. Image Compressor also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Transmute Image Converter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Transmute Image Converter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Image Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Transmute Image Converter versus Image Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransmute Image ConverterImage Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuben NahatakyanRami Aayadah

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Transmute Image Converter

One-time1
  • Transmute Pro$9.99
None

Image Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transmute Image Converter free?
Transmute Image Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Image Compressor free?
Image Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Transmute Image Converter or Image Compressor have ads?
Image Compressor shows ads; Transmute Image Converter does not.

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