# Dashlet vs PDF Compressor

The clearest difference is ads: Dashlet at none against PDF Compressor's shown. Dashlet also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). PDF Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dashlet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PDF Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dashlet ships an update every 8 days, PDF Compressor every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dashlet | PDF Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 months |
| Size | 18 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ziga Dolar](https://appshunter.io/developer/564399117) | [STE DIGI VIBES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769242851) |

## What reviewers say

### Dashlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashlet-custom-data-widgets/id6780139153)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dashlet Premium (1 month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Dashlet Premium (1 year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Dashlet Premium - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### PDF Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-compressor-merge-and-scan/id6782072361)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dashlet free?

Dashlet 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 Dashlet or PDF Compressor have ads?

PDF Compressor shows ads; Dashlet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dashlet or PDF Compressor?

Dashlet ships an update every 8 days, and PDF Compressor every 4 months. Most recently, Dashlet was updated on October 25, 2026 and PDF Compressor on October 25, 2026.

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