Comparison

Shrinkly vs Smart Compressors

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

Head to head
About

Shrinkly

Features
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Compress Video shrinks large clips so they fit messaging apps, email, and uploads. โ€ข Low / Medium / High quality tiers โ€ข See before and after file size โ€ข Audio is kept โ€ข On-device only โ€ข Buy once. No subscription. No ads. When full editors are overkill and you just need a smaller file.

About

Smart Compressors

Features
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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 โ€ข Video Compression Compress MP4, MOV, and M4V videos to reduce file size and make sharing easier. โ€ข Image Compression Compress JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, and WebP images while maintaining a balance between quality and file size. โ€ข PDF Compression Reduce the size of PDF documents for easier storage and sharing. โ€ข Audio Compression Reduce the size of supported audio files and create smaller files that are easier to store and share. โ€ข Flexible Compression Choose a target file size in MB or KB, or select a compression percentage based on your needs. โ€ข Before & After Size See the original file size, compressed file size, and percentage of storage saved. โ€ข Preview Before Saving Review your selected file and compression settings before starting the compression process. โ€ข Save & Share Save compressed files locally or share them using the iOS Share Sheet. โ€ข Compression History Keep track of your previously compressed files and the space you've saved. โ€ข 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/

Screenshots

Shrinkly4 screens
Smart Compressors4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shrinkly ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Compressors fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Shrinkly versus Smart Compressors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShrinklySmart Compressors
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJhomar MaravillasSakshi Modi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shrinkly

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited$4.99
4 purchases

Smart Compressors

Subscriptions4
  • 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?
Shrinkly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Compressors free?
Smart Compressors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shrinkly or Smart Compressors have ads?
Neither Shrinkly nor Smart Compressors shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shrinkly or Smart Compressors?
Shrinkly ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Compressors fortnightly. Most recently, Shrinkly was updated on October 25, 2026 and Smart Compressors on October 25, 2026.

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