Shrinkly vs Smart Compressors
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Shrinkly
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Compress Video shrinks large clips so they fit messaging apps, email, and uploads. โข Low / Medium / High quality tiers โข See before and after file size โข Audio is kept โข On-device only โข Buy once. No subscription. No ads. When full editors are overkill and you just need a smaller file.
Smart Compressors
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Smart Compressor makes it easy to reduce the size of your videos, photos, PDFs, and audio files โ quickly and conveniently. Running out of storage or need to share a large file? Choose the file you want to compress, select your preferred compression level or target size, and let Smart Compressor do the rest. KEY FEATURES โข Video Compression Compress MP4, MOV, and M4V videos to reduce file size and make sharing easier. โข Image Compression Compress JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, and WebP images while maintaining a balance between quality and file size. โข PDF Compression Reduce the size of PDF documents for easier storage and sharing. โข Audio Compression Reduce the size of supported audio files and create smaller files that are easier to store and share. โข Flexible Compression Choose a target file size in MB or KB, or select a compression percentage based on your needs. โข Before & After Size See the original file size, compressed file size, and percentage of storage saved. โข Preview Before Saving Review your selected file and compression settings before starting the compression process. โข Save & Share Save compressed files locally or share them using the iOS Share Sheet. โข Compression History Keep track of your previously compressed files and the space you've saved. โข Simple & Clean Interface A straightforward experience designed to make file compression quick and easy. SAVE STORAGE. SHARE FASTER. Whether you're preparing a video for sharing, reducing photo sizes, shrinking a PDF, or making an audio file smaller, Smart Compressor gives you the tools to reduce file size without unnecessary complexity. Smart Compressor is built for anyone who wants a simple way to manage large files and save valuable storage space. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Shrinkly and Smart Compressors are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Shrinkly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Compressors sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shrinkly ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Compressors fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Shrinkly | Smart Compressors |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jhomar Maravillas | Sakshi Modi |
In-app purchases
Shrinkly
- Unlock Unlimited$4.99
Smart Compressors
- Smart Compressor Premium$0.997 Days
- Smart Compressor Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Smart Compressor Premium Quarterly$4.993 Months
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- Smart Compressor Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
Questions
Is Shrinkly free?
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