Comparison

ExactPress vs PDF Compressor

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

Head to head
About

ExactPress

Features
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ExactPress compresses photos and PDFs to an exact file size you choose — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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/

About

PDF Compressor

Features
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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

Screenshots

ExactPress4 screens
PDF Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ExactPress versus PDF Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExactPressPDF Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeshoy NabilAlex Gameli Heyman

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ExactPress

One-time1
  • ExactPress Pack 50$1.99
2 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ExactPress free?
ExactPress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Compressor free?
PDF Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExactPress or PDF Compressor have ads?
Neither ExactPress nor PDF Compressor shows ads.

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