Comparison

PDF Compressor vs PrintHub

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

Head to head
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 β€’ 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. β€’ 100% offline and private: your contracts, scans and statements never leave the device. No uploads, no account, no tracking. β€’ Keeps text sharp: smart mode preserves selectable, searchable text whenever possible, and tells you when it did. β€’ Preview before you send: open the compressed PDF right in the app and check the quality, with the exact savings on the row. β€’ Batch mode: compress up to 20 PDFs in one run (Premium). β€’ Works everywhere: pick files from the Files app, or send a PDF straight from Mail with "Open in PDF Compressor". β€’ Savings history: track every megabyte you have freed, day by day. MADE FOR β€’ Emailing scans that are over the attachment limit β€’ Uploading documents to portals with strict size caps β€’ Sending contracts and reports through chat apps β€’ 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

About

PrintHub

Features
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Print PDFs, photos and scanned documents from your iPhone or iPad without a computer. Use an AirPrint-compatible printer, preview each page and add a signature before printing. PRINT THE WAY YOU NEED β€’ Choose the paper size, orientation, page range and number of copies. β€’ Select color or black-and-white output. β€’ Place multiple pages on one sheet. β€’ Print on both sides when supported by your printer. TURN AN IMAGE INTO A POSTER Split a photo or image across multiple sheets to create a larger poster. Preview the layout before printing. SCAN AND IMPORT β€’ Scan multi-page paper documents with the camera. β€’ Import photos, PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Numbers, RTF and plain-text files. β€’ Send PDFs from Files and images from Photos to PrintHub using the Share menu. β€’ Create documents from supported clipboard content and web links. EDIT, SIGN AND ORGANIZE β€’ Crop, rotate, adjust brightness and contrast, or use Auto Enhance. β€’ Add text, hand-drawn signatures, shapes, drawings and blur annotations. β€’ Reorder pages and keep prepared documents in your local library. β€’ Reopen, rename or delete saved documents. SAVE AS PDF Export a multi-page document as a PDF to save or share a digital copy. PRINTER COMPATIBILITY Printing requires an AirPrint-compatible printer accessible on the same local network as your iPhone or iPad. Available paper sizes and print options depend on the printer. PrintHub Pro unlocks unlimited printing and PDF export. Subscription access lasts while the subscription is active, and subscriptions renew automatically. Available purchase options, prices and any eligible trial are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple Account and restore purchases in PrintHub. Terms of Use: https://chematiks.github.io/printhub-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://chematiks.github.io/printhub-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

PDF Compressor4 screens
PrintHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PrintHub at every 3 days against PDF Compressor's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PDF Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PrintHub sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Compressor ships an update every 2 months, PrintHub every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PDF Compressor versus PrintHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF CompressorPrintHub
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex Gameli HeymanAleksandr Chanchikov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
5 purchases

PrintHub

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Halloween β€” Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • PrintHub Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Halloween β€” Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • PrintHub Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • PrintHub Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is PDF Compressor free?
PDF Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrintHub free?
PrintHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Compressor or PrintHub have ads?
Neither PDF Compressor nor PrintHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Compressor or PrintHub?
PDF Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and PrintHub every 3 days. Most recently, PDF Compressor was updated on October 9, 2026 and PrintHub on October 24, 2026.

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