Comparison

Batch Resize vs Desqueeze

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

Head to head
About

Batch Resize

Quickly resize up to 500 images simultaneously to your desired pixel dimensions. Choose from various resizing modes, including fixed width/height, maximum pixel, aspect fill, and aspect fit. Save resized images to your camera roll or a custom album.

Highlights
  • Resize up to 500 images at once
  • Multiple resize modes (fixed width/height, max pixel, aspect fill/fit)
  • Specify output pixel size
  • Save to Camera Roll or custom album
  • Supports 32-bit and 64-bit devices
Features
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This app allows you to resize up to 500 images at once to whatever size in pixels you like, quickly and easily. You can specify the output format using one of the following four resize modes: 1. Fixed width (Proportional height) 2. Fixed height (Proportional width) 3. Maximum pixel (Proportional width or height) 4. Aspect Fill: Scale the image to fill the output size (Some parts will be clipped) 5. Aspect Fit: Scale the image to fit the output size (Some parts will be filled with the defined color) Batch Resize gives you the option to save the resized images in Camera Roll and additionally in a custom album. The maximum output size for 32 bit devices is limited to 4000 x 4000 pixels and for 64 bit devices to 8000 x 8000 pixels.

About

Desqueeze

Easily resize, de-squeeze, and upscale your photos and videos in batches. Apply over 100 templates for social media or custom sizes up to 18,000px for photos and 8K for videos. Optimize format, file size, and color while preserving quality and metadata.

Highlights
  • Batch resizing for photos and videos
  • De-squeeze anamorphic content
  • Upscale to high resolutions (18,000px photos, 8K videos)
  • 100+ social media and custom templates
  • Format and color profile optimization
  • Live Photo support
Features
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Resize, de-squeeze, and upscale your photos and videos — with batch processing, HDR, and Live Photo support. Apply 100+ templates for quick social media, optimization, and anamorphic results. Enter exact sizes up to 18,000 × 12,000 px for photos and 8K for videos for your custom results. Optimize format, file size, and color profile — while preserving high quality and metadata. DESQUEEZE FEATURES: Resize Photos and Videos • Enter a new size in pixels, aspect ratios, and percentages • Resize in three different ways: Stretch, Fill, and Fit • Choose between Normal and Smart size for more flexible resizing • Batch resize an unlimited number of photos and videos • Reuse up to 10 recent resizing tasks with one tap • De-squeeze anamorphic photos to achieve a natural look • Resize Live Photos while preserving their format, or convert them to still images Import Sources inside Desqueeze • Select photos and videos from the Photo Library • Select any full album from the Photo Library • Select multiple photos and videos from the Files app • Take a picture with the camera Reformat Photos • Choose between PNG, JPEG, HEIC, and TIFF image formats • Specify compression quality for JPEG, HEIC, and TIFF formats • Select Auto format to reuse the original image format when possible • Adjust image resolution with a new DPI, or keep the original DPI Reformat Videos • Choose between MP4, QuickTime (MOV), and M4V video formats • Select Auto format to reuse the original video format when possible • Choose video codec between Auto, H.264, and HEVC(H.265) • Specify video bitrate or use Automatic Edit Photos and Videos • Flip and rotate images or videos • Choose a background color for Fit mode • Specify default background color for photos and videos • Adjust position and offset for Fill and Fit modes Manage Colors for Photo and Video • Apply one of 12 Color Profiles, inlcuding Original (Automatic) • Process photos and videos while preserving HDR Templates • Use a universal set of 100+ standard templates to resize photos and videos for specific platforms and standards, including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and more • Create personal templates for your own tasks • Duplicate standard templates and modify personal templates • Customize standard Tempalate Library for your workflow and needs Photo Viewer and Video Player • Preview photos or play videos on the Result screen (long press a photo or video to preview) Share Photos and Videos • Save results to the Photo Library or Files app • Share results via Instagram, Mail, Facebook, Messages, etc • Use original or custom names for shared results ——— Basic (Free) version has some limitations. You can learn more about them inside the app. ——— Upgrade to PRO to unlock all features and remove all Basic version limitations (In-App Purchase). PRO version is available to other family members when Family Sharing is enabled.
PRO version can be canceled at any time. ——— Maximum target pixel size for photos and videos: Photos (8-bit): • Basic (Free) version: 4,032 x 3,024 px • PRO version: from 12,000 x 10,000 px (iPhone XR) up to 18,000 x 12,000 px (iPhone 16 Pro) Note: Maximum size for 16-bit photos is lower due to hardware limitations. Videos: • Basic (Free) version: 1920 x 1080 px • PRO version: 7680 x 4320 pixels (8K) ——— Contact & Links • Contact us by Email: contact@desqueeze.com • Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @desqueeze • Visit our Website: http://desqueeze.com • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: http://desqueeze.com/privacy

Screenshots

Batch Resize4 screens
Desqueeze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Desqueeze at none against Batch Resize's shown. Desqueeze also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 59%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Batch Resize sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Desqueeze sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Batch Resize against 4.6 for Desqueeze. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 507 and 775 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Batch Resize's written reviews are positive against 71% of Desqueeze's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Batch Resize ships an update every 3 months, Desqueeze every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Batch Resize versus Desqueeze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBatch ResizeDesqueeze
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (507 ratings)4.6 (775 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews71.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings507775 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalij SchaeferAliaksei Khutarshchykau

Customer experience

Batch Resize

All ratings507 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative34.7%

Desqueeze

All ratings775 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative21.1%

User reviews

Batch Resize

From 507 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient batch resizing of multiple images
  • 👍 Easy and intuitive user interface
  • 💾 Ability to save resized photos to specific albums
  • 🎨 Multiple format options (PNG, JPEG, HEIC)
  • ⚙️ Customizable compression and quality settings

Room to improve

  • 📺 Intrusive and excessive advertisements in free version
  • 💸 High price ($15) for ad-free version
  • 🐛 Image order reversal issues
  • 🐛 Magenta border appears when resizing batches
  • 🐛 Thumb-drag selection only works top-down

Desqueeze

From 775 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient resizing
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Useful presets for social media
  • 🚀 Batch processing capability
  • 👍 Affordable pro upgrade

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
  • 🔒 Watermark added to free version
  • 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🔒 Removal of previous simple interface

Bugs and requests

Batch Resize

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Image order reversal in output
  • Magenta border appears around resized batches
  • Thumb-drag selection outputs images out of order when dragging upward
  • Captions from Photos app are deleted during resize
  • Cache bloats to excessive sizes (200+ MB)
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  • App freezes or gets stuck when adding photos
  • Images appear as black/corrupted after saving
  • Duplicate images created randomly in recent updates
  • Greyed out/unselectable options in UI
  • App crashes after advertisements
  • PNG format not saving as PNG
  • Date and time metadata changed, breaking image order
  • Slow response time when selecting images
  • Background color not changing as expected
  • Delete original photos feature not working
  • App crashes or hangs during resize operation

Requested features

16 requests
  • Batch cropping capability
  • Preview window showing resized dimensions
  • Select All option for faster batch selection
  • Swipe to select multiple images
  • Output to multiple albums in single operation
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  • Ability to adjust image position during crop
  • File browser access (not just Photos app)
  • Customizable presets for pixel sizes and aspect ratios
  • Border addition feature
  • Info overlays on thumbnail selection (file type, size)
  • Option to maintain or disable aspect ratio
  • Percentage-based resizing (not just pixels)
  • Video resizing support
  • Ability to change output filename
  • Longer side/shorter side resizing option
  • Tip/donation button for developer support

Desqueeze

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Video quality degradation after processing
  • Incompatibility with newer iPhone resolutions
  • Inability to save to Photos app
  • Freezing and crashing on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to keep original file names
  • Preserve EXIF data for processed files
  • More image resampling algorithm options
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Ability to delete processed images

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Batch Resize

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$34.99
3 purchases

Desqueeze

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • PRO Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access to PRO Version$59.99

Questions

Is Batch Resize free?
Batch Resize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desqueeze free?
Desqueeze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Batch Resize or Desqueeze?
Batch Resize and Desqueeze are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 507 and 775 ratings respectively.
Do Batch Resize or Desqueeze have ads?
Batch Resize shows ads; Desqueeze does not.
Which is updated more often, Batch Resize or Desqueeze?
Batch Resize ships an update every 3 months, and Desqueeze every 2 weeks. Most recently, Batch Resize was updated on September 26, 2026 and Desqueeze on September 24, 2026.

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