Comparison

Photo Compressor vs Quick Share File Transfer

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

Head to head
About

Photo Compressor

This app compresses your photos locally on your device without needing an internet connection. It offers features like batch compression, target size selection, and quality control to reduce file size while maintaining visual quality. Ideal for saving storage and sharing images efficiently.

Highlights
  • Fully on-device compression
  • Total privacy, no data collection
  • Target size selection
  • Batch compression
  • Full quality control slider
  • Choose output format
  • Before/after comparison
Features
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Slimage — local photo compression, no internet Shrink your photos in one tap, with no visible loss of quality. Slimage works entirely on your device: no uploads, no servers, no internet connection. Your photos never leave your phone. Perfect for sending photos by email and messaging, saving storage space, and uploading to sites that limit file size. Features: • Fully on-device compression — processing happens on your device, with no internet. • Total privacy — no data collection, no accounts, no tracking, and no ads. • Target size — pick a size in KB or MB and the app reaches it automatically. • Batch compression — compress several photos at once. • Full quality control — drag the quality slider and see the result instantly. • Choose the output format when saving (e.g. JPG). • Before/after compare — switch between the original and the result to see the difference. • Save or share — export compressed photos to your gallery or share them directly. Fast, lightweight, and free. No ads and no network features of any kind. Slimage — smaller photos, same quality, only on your device.

About

Quick Share File Transfer

Easily send files, photos, videos, and documents between your devices using local Wi-Fi or a temporary cloud link. It offers direct transfers for nearby devices and cloud sharing for cross-network convenience.

Highlights
  • Send photos, videos, documents, folders, and text
  • Share between iPhone, iPad, and computers
  • Discover nearby devices on Wi-Fi/LAN
  • Direct file transfer between devices
  • Share files via temporary cloud link
  • Password protection for cloud links
Features
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Quick Share is a simple file sharing app for sending files, photos, videos, documents, folders, and text between your devices. Use Quick Share to share between your iPhone, iPad, computers, and other supported devices. When devices are nearby, Quick Share uses your local Wi-Fi or LAN to discover them automatically and transfer files directly. No cables, no manual IP address setup, and no complicated pairing process. When devices are not on the same network, Cloud Transfer lets you upload selected files temporarily and share them with a link. It is useful for sending large files across different networks or when direct local transfer is not available. Key features: • Send photos, videos, documents, folders, and text • Share between your iPhone, iPad, computers, and other supported devices • Discover nearby devices on the same Wi-Fi or local network • Transfer files directly between selected devices • Share files by temporary cloud link when needed • Use free Cloud Transfer quota before upgrading • Protect cloud links with optional password protection • Manage received files and recent transfers easily • Clean, fast interface for everyday sharing Quick Share is built for everyday file sharing between phones, tablets, and computers. Use local transfer for fast nearby sharing, and Cloud Transfer when you need to send files beyond your local network. Local transfers are sent directly between selected devices on your network. Cloud Transfer uploads only the files you choose so they can be accessed through a shared link. Privacy Policy: https://quick-share.app/apple/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Photo Compressor4 screens
Quick Share File Transfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Photo Compressor at none against Quick Share File Transfer's 1. Quick Share File Transfer's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Quick Share File Transfer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Photo Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Photo Compressor against 5.0 for Quick Share File Transfer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Share File Transfer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, Quick Share File Transfer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Photo Compressor versus Quick Share File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto CompressorQuick Share File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer北京巴拉多多科技有限公司江鹏 董

In-app purchases

None

Photo Compressor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick Share File Transfer

Subscriptions1
  • Quick Share Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Photo Compressor free?
Photo Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick Share File Transfer free?
Quick Share File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Photo Compressor or Quick Share File Transfer?
Photo Compressor and Quick Share File Transfer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Photo Compressor or Quick Share File Transfer have ads?
Both Photo Compressor and Quick Share File Transfer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Compressor or Quick Share File Transfer?
Photo Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, and Quick Share File Transfer every 2 months. Most recently, Photo Compressor was updated on October 25, 2026 and Quick Share File Transfer on October 24, 2026.

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