# Video Compressor! vs Photo Compressor

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Compressor at 4.8 against Video Compressor!'s 4.0. Photo Compressor also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 33 months). Video Compressor!'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Photo Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Compressor has 78 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Video Compressor!'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Photo Compressor's.

Video Compressor! ships an update every 33 months, Photo Compressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor! | Photo Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor/id1046450705/reviews) | **[4.8 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-compressor-ai-cleaner/id1443290857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Aman Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001408105) | [Ngac Thi Tuyet Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021427743) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor/id1046450705)

Easily reduce the file size of your videos to save storage space and share them more readily. This app supports various resolutions and can significantly decrease file sizes, making large videos manageable for messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Compress video files, Save disk space, Share large videos easily, Reduce file size by over 70%, Supports multiple resolutions (VGA, 720p, Full HD)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Photo Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-compressor-ai-cleaner/id1443290857)

Reduce the file size of your videos and photos quickly and easily on your iPhone. This app prioritizes speed, simplicity, and privacy by processing all media directly on your device. Save storage space and share files faster without compromising visual quality.

**Highlights:** Fast video compression, Smart photo compression, High quality output, Support for popular formats, Batch compression, Easy sharing, Storage saving

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| iCompressor PRO | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor! free?

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

### Is Photo Compressor free?

Photo Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor! or Photo Compressor?

Photo Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Photo Compressor averages 4.8 from 78 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor! or Photo Compressor have ads?

Both Video Compressor! and Photo Compressor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor! or Photo Compressor?

Video Compressor! ships an update every 33 months, and Photo Compressor every 2 months. Most recently, Video Compressor! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Photo Compressor on November 6, 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.*