Best Compression Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to compression or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 247+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Compression Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Compress Photos & PicturesCompress Photos & PicturesFree4.7★ (23K)YesYesNov 2026
2Compress Videos & Resize VideoCompress Videos & Resize VideoFree4.7★ (18K)YesYesNov 2026
3Video Compress - Shrink VideosVideo Compress - Shrink VideosFree4.5★ (12K)YesYesNov 2026
4Skwish - video compressionSkwish - video compressionFree4.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
5Video compressor - save spaceVideo compressor - save spaceFree4.7★ (4.6K)YesYesNov 2026
6Photo CompressionPhoto CompressionFree4.3★ (6)NoYesOct 2026
7L&R Compression SelectorL&R Compression SelectorFree—NoNoJul 2026
8Image Compress .Image Compress .Free4.9★ (15)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Compression

Compress Photos & Pictures#1

Compress Photos & Pictures by New Marketing Lab, Inc

Reduce image size, free space
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(23K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Reduce image file sizes significantly without compromising visual quality. Free up valuable storage space on your device and easily share or upload photos that would otherwise exceed size limits.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Effective compression
  • 💡 Useful for reducing photo file size
  • 🚀 Fast processing
  • 🚀 Saves a lot of storage space

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compression issues (photos look distorted or washed out)
  • 🐛 Crashes or freezes during batch processing
  • 🔍 Difficult to find compressed photos in library
  • 💰 Aggressive ads in free version
  • 💰 Paid version still has ads
Compress Videos & Resize Video#2

Compress Videos & Resize Video by New Marketing Lab, Inc

Compress videos, save space
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(18K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Reduce the file size of your videos to save storage space on your device. This app offers intelligent compression to maintain video quality while significantly shrinking file sizes, making sharing faster and freeing up memory.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent compression
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Preserves metadata
  • 🚀 Fast compression
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward
  • 🚀 Significant file size reduction

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compression issues
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔒 Concerns about billing/subscription
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues
  • 🐛 Crashes or freezes
4.5😊(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Reduce the size of large video files efficiently. Adjust output file size with a slider to save storage space without sacrificing significant video quality. All compression happens locally on your device.

What We Love

  • 👍 Works great
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for compressing videos
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward
  • 👍 Preserves video quality
  • 👍 Gives control over compression level

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compression fails on some devices
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔍 Ads sometimes block UI elements
  • 🐛 Compression info not always accurate
  • 🔍 Requires access to all photos

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FAQ about Compression

What are the best compression apps for iPhone?
Compress Photos & Pictures tops our compression apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 23K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top compression apps we rank are free to download, including Compress Photos & Pictures and Compress Videos & Resize Video.
Compress Photos & Pictures shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ compression apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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