Best Shrink PDF Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Compress PDF is the household name in shrink pdf, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Shrink PDF Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Compress PDF - Resize PDFCompress PDF - Resize PDFFree4.7★ (15)NoYesOct 2026
2MSRX PDF CompressorMSRX PDF CompressorFree—NoNoAug 2026
3Compress It! PDF CompressorCompress It! PDF CompressorFree4.8★ (459)NoYesOct 2026
4Shrink PDF: Compress PDF FilesShrink PDF: Compress PDF FilesFree—YesYesOct 2026
5ShrinkPDF Go: Compress & MergeShrinkPDF Go: Compress & MergeFree—NoYesAug 2026
6Compress PDF : PDF Size ReduceCompress PDF : PDF Size ReduceFree5.0★ (1)YesNoOct 2026
7Compress PDF File - ShrinkrCompress PDF File - ShrinkrFree—NoYesAug 2026
8PDF Compressor: Shrink filesPDF Compressor: Shrink filesFree1.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Shrink PDF

Compress PDF - Resize PDF#1

Compress PDF - Resize PDF by PremiumAl Limited

Compress, Resize & Create PDF
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7(15 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily reduce the size of PDF files for efficient storage and sharing. Offers adjustable quality levels and on-device processing for privacy. An optional Pro upgrade provides unlimited compressions, target file size control, and an ad-free experience.

Compress It! PDF Compressor#3

Compress It! PDF Compressor by DIGISET LLC

Reduce & shrink document size
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😐(459 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily reduce the file size of your PDF documents with a simple, secure, and privacy-focused tool. Compress PDFs in just three steps, directly on your device, and share them instantly. Enjoy fast and efficient document management without complex features.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • ✨ No ads
  • 🚀 Works really good
  • 💯 Gets the job done
  • 💰 Saves time and money
  • ✅ Reduces PDF size significantly
  • 🆓 Free to use
  • 💡 Helpful for sending large files
  • 🚀 Fast compression
  • 🌟 Best PDF compressor

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes with files over 200mb
  • 🐛 Does not work with files over 300mb
  • 🐛 Images become pixelated
  • 🐛 Decompressing to original size unknown
  • 🐛 'Choose file' button not working
  • 🐛 Cannot find compressed files
  • 🐛 No option to compress photos
  • 🐛 Does not work at all
  • 🐛 Fake app, not working
  • 🐛 Horrible, no funciona

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FAQ about Shrink PDF

What are the best shrink pdf apps for iPhone?
Compress PDF - Resize PDF tops our shrink pdf apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 15 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top shrink pdf apps we rank are free to download, including Compress PDF - Resize PDF and MSRX PDF Compressor.
Compress PDF - Resize PDF has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ shrink pdf apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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