Comparison

Zen Optimizer vs ShrinkClip

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

Head to head
About

Zen Optimizer

Features
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Your iPhone is full. Your memories do not have to disappear. Zen Optimizer is a private photo and video compressor that reclaims storage directly on your iPhone or iPad. Choose your media, preview the potential savings, and decide exactly what to optimize. Processing stays on your deviceβ€”no cloud upload, account, or external server. MORE SPACE, SAME MEMORIES β€’ Compress photos and videos in batches β€’ Preview estimated storage savings before you start β€’ Choose the balance between file size and visual quality β€’ Keep, optimize, or remove items with simple controls β€’ Review before-and-after sizes in your optimization history HOW IT WORKS 1. Select photos and videos from your library 2. Review their size and estimated savings 3. Choose an optimization level 4. Confirm what happens to the originals 5. See the space reclaimed when the job completes PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos and videos remain on your device. Zen Optimizer does not require an account and does not send your media to a cloud compression service. Ideal when large videos fill your camera roll, your storage is running low, or you want smaller media files without giving up the moments that matter. Reclaim space with control. Keep the memories.

About

ShrinkClip

Features
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Make large videos easier to store, send and shareβ€”without giving up control over the result. ShrinkClip compresses videos from Photos or Files on iPhone and iPad. Compress as many single videos as you like with no usage limit. Processing happens on your device, and the finished file is MP4 with H.264 or HEVC. PLAN BEFORE YOU COMPRESS β€’ Adjust the balance between file size and quality with the slider. β€’ Turn on Keep Original Resolution to keep the video's original dimensions. β€’ Choose Custom MB when you need an upper size target. The final file size can vary depending on the source and codec. β€’ Preview the estimated output size, savings, resolution and bitrate before you start. CHECK THE RESULT Compare before and after details, then save the new file or share it. Recent jobs stay in local history, so it is easy to find a result again. DO MORE WITH PRO β€’ Compress up to 20 videos in a batch. β€’ Use smart Photos Cleanup and review items before you save or replace anything. β€’ Export compression history as CSV. Whether you are clearing storage, preparing a large file to send, or creating a smaller copy for everyday sharing, ShrinkClip gives you useful estimates and straightforward controls. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zen Optimizer4 screens
ShrinkClip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen Optimizer at none against ShrinkClip's 2. Zen Optimizer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. ShrinkClip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Zen Optimizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Optimizer ships an update fortnightly, ShrinkClip every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Zen Optimizer versus ShrinkClip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen OptimizerShrinkClip
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavide ZanonSergey Gorelov

In-app purchases

None

Zen Optimizer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ShrinkClip

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Zen Optimizer free?
Zen Optimizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShrinkClip free?
ShrinkClip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zen Optimizer or ShrinkClip have ads?
Neither Zen Optimizer nor ShrinkClip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Optimizer or ShrinkClip?
Zen Optimizer ships an update fortnightly, and ShrinkClip every 4 months. Most recently, Zen Optimizer was updated on November 9, 2026 and ShrinkClip on November 7, 2026.

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