ExactPress vs PDF Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ExactPress
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ExactPress compresses photos and PDFs to an exact file size you choose ā not just "smaller", but the precise KB or MB target you need. Perfect for uploads, forms, email attachments, and any service with a strict size limit. PHOTO COMPRESSOR ⢠Set an exact target file size ā 100 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB, or custom ⢠Smart JPEG compression with auto-downscale when needed ⢠Before / after preview with size and dimensions ⢠Save to Photos or share to any app ⢠Fully offline ā your photos never leave your device PDF COMPRESSOR ⢠Rebuild PDFs at a lower image resolution (96 / 150 / 200 DPI) ⢠Three quality levels: Low, Medium, High ⢠Real .pdf output ā open it anywhere ⢠Already-small PDFs are returned unchanged ⢠Great for shrinking scanned documents and image-heavy PDFs HISTORY ⢠Every compression is saved on-device ⢠Browse past photos and PDFs, re-share or re-save any time ⢠Swipe to remove or clear all in one tap DESIGNED FOR iOS ⢠Native share sheet ⢠Light and dark themes that match your system ⢠iPad-friendly layouts ⢠Compact, modern UI FREE AND PAID ⢠3 free compressions to try the app (photos and PDFs share the pool) ⢠Get +50 compressions for $1.99 ā one-time purchase, repurchasable ⢠No subscription. No recurring charges. ⢠Short ad after saving or sharing PERFECT FOR ⢠Government forms and visa applications with KB limits ⢠Resume / CV uploads to job boards ⢠Email attachments that exceed provider limits ⢠WhatsApp / Telegram document size caps ⢠Scanned PDFs that are too big to send A note about PDFs: ExactPress rasterizes PDF pages to compress them, so the output PDF is no longer text-selectable. Use it when size matters more than searchable text. ExactPress has no account system. Credits and history are stored on your device. Consumable purchases are not restored on reinstall ā this is shown in the paywall. Support: llevelupdev@gmail.com Privacy: https://github.com/nader1414518/ExactPressPrivacyPolicy/blob/master/privacy_policy.md Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PDF Compressor
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Make any PDF small enough to send. Pick a size (5 MB, 10 MB, anything) and PDF Compressor hits it. No guessing between "low, medium, high" quality settings, and no uploading your documents to someone's server: compression runs entirely on your iPhone and iPad. WHY PDF COMPRESSOR ⢠Exact size targets: tap 1, 2, 5, 10 or 25 MB, or type any number you want with Premium. The result fits the limit every time. ⢠100% offline and private: your contracts, scans and statements never leave the device. No uploads, no account, no tracking. ⢠Keeps text sharp: smart mode preserves selectable, searchable text whenever possible, and tells you when it did. ⢠Preview before you send: open the compressed PDF right in the app and check the quality, with the exact savings on the row. ⢠Batch mode: compress up to 20 PDFs in one run (Premium). ⢠Works everywhere: pick files from the Files app, or send a PDF straight from Mail with "Open in PDF Compressor". ⢠Savings history: track every megabyte you have freed, day by day. MADE FOR ⢠Emailing scans that are over the attachment limit ⢠Uploading documents to portals with strict size caps ⢠Sending contracts and reports through chat apps ⢠Archiving old scans without filling your storage FREE EVERY DAY One PDF a day, up to 20 MB, at full quality. No watermark, no sign-up, no ads. PDF COMPRESSOR PREMIUM Any file size, unlimited compressions, batch mode up to 20 files, custom size targets and PDF info removal. Premium is available as a weekly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscriptions settings at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Privacy policy: https://app.innovaapps.ai/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ExactPress at 13.0 against PDF Compressor's 17.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. ExactPress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PDF Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ExactPress | PDF Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beshoy Nabil | Alex Gameli Heyman |
In-app purchases
ExactPress
- ExactPress Pack 50$1.99
PDF Compressor
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Yearly$24.991 Year
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