Comparison

Compresser vs CloudSweep

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

Head to head
About

Compresser

Features
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Compresser is a fast, private way to shrink files on your iPhone & iPad. Reclaim storage, share smaller files – all 100% on your device. Your files are processed on your device. Why Compresser? Your privacy matters. Compresser processes everything locally. This means: • No Cloud Uploads: Files stay on device. • No Accounts, No Sign-Up. • No account and no cloud upload — files are processed on your device. • Fast Results: Results in seconds. • Quality Preservation: Reduce size, maintain quality. What You Can Compress: • Photos: JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP – adjust quality, resize, convert. • Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI – dramatically reduce size. • PDFs: Optimize structure, strip metadata. • Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC – smaller files, great sound. Key Features: • Batch Processing: Compress multiple files simultaneously. • Smart Auto-Detection: Compresser finds an efficient way to shrink any file. • Before & After Preview: See exact space saved. • Compression History: Record all compressed files and savings. • Format Conversion: Change image and video formats. • Quality Controls: Adjust output quality and dimensions. • Share Out: Send compressed files straight to any app. • Works Offline: No internet needed. How It Works: 1. Tap 'Quick Compress' or select file type. 2. Choose your files. 3. Adjust settings (optional). 4. Tap 'Compress' – done in seconds! 5. Save or share. Privacy First: Compresser is built on privacy. Your files are processed locally, never uploaded. We do not upload your files for compression. The free version uses Unity Ads, and the app uses crash and performance diagnostics as described in the privacy policy. Ad personalization follows your consent choices. Free & Premium: Enjoy Compresser's powerful features for free with banner ads. Upgrade to Compresser Premium via in-app purchase to remove all ads and unlock exclusive extras, including advanced batch options and priority support. Additional Details: • Light and Dark Theme • Haptic Feedback • Accessibility Support • iPad-Optimized • 11 Languages: English, Polish, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CloudSweep

Features
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CloudSweep finds duplicate photos, videos and files on your device and across your clouds, then helps you clear the extra copies safely. CONNECT YOUR STORAGE • iPhone & iPad Photos library (works with iCloud Photos) • iCloud Drive • OneDrive • Google Photos: scan a Takeout export • Amazon Photos: scan your downloaded library FIND EVERY DUPLICATE • Exact matching by checksum: byte-identical copies within and across sources • Visually similar matching: re-encoded, edited or resized copies, matched entirely on your device • One shared index: scan each source once and CloudSweep finds duplicates inside every source AND across them CLEAN UP SAFELY • Every removal goes to a recoverable trash (about 30 days), never permanent • At least one copy of a file always survives • Copies are re-verified before deleting, so a file that changed since your scan is never touched • Imported libraries (Google Photos Takeout, Amazon Photos) are copies of your originals, so CloudSweep guides you to the original and verifies your cleanup instead of pretending MOVE BETWEEN CLOUDS • Bring photos and videos from OneDrive, a Google Photos export or an Amazon Photos folder into your Photos library, or back up your Photos library to your iCloud Drive folder • Every copy is written at original quality, read back and compared byte for byte before it counts • Nothing leaves the source until you confirm the cleanup afterwards, and originals then go to a recoverable trash PRIVATE BY DESIGN • All duplicate matching runs on your device • No accounts on our side, no analytics, no tracking • Sign-in tokens live only in your device Keychain • Your files never touch our servers FREE & PREMIUM Scanning and reviewing duplicates are free forever, with 10 removals included. CloudSweep Premium unlocks unlimited removals: $2.99/month or $19.99/year. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple Account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://marsstudio.app/cloudsweep/privacy Terms: https://marsstudio.app/cloudsweep/terms

Screenshots

Compresser4 screens
CloudSweep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CloudSweep at none against Compresser's shown. Compresser's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Compresser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and CloudSweep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compresser ships an update weekly, CloudSweep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Compresser versus CloudSweep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompresserCloudSweep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaciej SieminskiAtchutarao Killamsetty

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Compresser

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tip Jar$0.99
  • Premium Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

CloudSweep

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Compresser free?
Compresser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudSweep free?
CloudSweep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compresser or CloudSweep have ads?
Compresser shows ads; CloudSweep does not.
Which is updated more often, Compresser or CloudSweep?
Compresser ships an update weekly, and CloudSweep every 3 weeks. Most recently, Compresser was updated on September 28, 2026 and CloudSweep on September 23, 2026.

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