# PhotoShrinker vs Video Annotation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhotoShrinker at 88% against Video Annotation's 0%. PhotoShrinker also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Video Annotation's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Video Annotation is free to download; PhotoShrinker costs $2.99 up front. Video Annotation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. PhotoShrinker asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhotoShrinker holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoShrinker has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of PhotoShrinker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Video Annotation's.

PhotoShrinker ships an update every 7 months, Video Annotation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoShrinker | Video Annotation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoshrinker/id928350374/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-annotation/id6758316355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hype Reactor, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/843562830) | [Binh An Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551506816) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoShrinker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoshrinker/id928350374)

Compress your photos to free up valuable storage space on your device. This app intelligently optimizes images to significantly reduce file size while maintaining visual quality for viewing on your phone.

**Highlights:** Compress photos, Free up storage space, Optimize image size, Maintain visual quality, Batch shrinking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick photo compression
- 💡 Frees up storage space
- 🔒 Keeps photo quality intact

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Deletes original photos
- 🐛 Doesn't work on newer devices
- 💡 Limited compression options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when compressing large batches of photos
- Duplicates photos in camera roll after compression
- Doesn't work with latest iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Option to keep original photos
- Ability to control compression level
- Support for video compression


### Video Annotation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-annotation/id6758316355)

Draw directly on videos with Apple Pencil or your finger, creating annotations that appear at specific moments. Organize and export your marked-up videos with timeline-based editing and flexible sharing options.

**Highlights:** Draw with Apple Pencil or finger, Timeline-based annotation timing, Multiple annotation tracks, Flexible video export options, Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Privacy-focused, content stays on device

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoShrinker free?

PhotoShrinker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Annotation free?

Video Annotation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoShrinker or Video Annotation?

PhotoShrinker is rated higher. PhotoShrinker averages 3.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Video Annotation averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PhotoShrinker or Video Annotation have ads?

Neither PhotoShrinker nor Video Annotation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoShrinker or Video Annotation?

PhotoShrinker ships an update every 7 months, and Video Annotation every 2 months. Most recently, PhotoShrinker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Video Annotation on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*