Comparison

My Selftape App vs Video Compressor, Size Reducer

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

Head to head
About

My Selftape App

This app simplifies the process of recording and submitting self-taped auditions for actors. It offers in-app tools for creating profiles, electronic slating, HD recording, editing, and efficient file encoding for easy sharing. The all-in-one solution aims to make self-taping accessible and affordable.

Highlights
  • In-app actor profile
  • Electronic slating
  • HD recording
  • Editing capabilities
  • File compression/encoding
  • Emailing final selftape
Features
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Record. Edit. Encode. Send. All within the App! Nothing else required! Selftape (aka Self-tape, Self Tape): When an actor records their own audition and sends it to Casting. My Selftape App is designed by an actor and is the world’s first all-in-one mobile solution to selftaping. My Selftape App was created to make selftaping easy, portable, and inexpensive. Features include: in-app actor profile for easy project creation, electronic slating, HD recording, editing capabilities, file compression/encoding, and emailing of final selftape to as many parties as you require. My Selftape App was developed by Apps For Actors Inc.

About

Video Compressor, Size Reducer

This app helps you free up storage space on your iPhone by compressing large video files. It uses AI to compress videos without losing quality, making it easy to save space and time. The app also identifies recommended large videos for compression.

Highlights
  • Free up iPhone storage
  • Compress large videos
  • Compress without losing quality (AI)
  • Identify videos for compression
  • Quick video compression
Features
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Here’s what you can do with TinyVid Video Compressor: • Free up storage on your iPhone in seconds • Save time and money by quickly compressing your large videos • Compress videos without losing quality (using AI) • Find recommended large videos for you to compress ———————————————————— Here’s how to use TinyVid Video Compressor 1. Open up your camera roll and select the video that you want to compress 2. Tap the “Compress Video” button 3. Your videos will quickly be compressed and saved to your camera roll (opening up TONS of free space on your phone) ———————————————————— TinyVid subscription policy: Once you sign up to TinyVid Premium, you will have full access to all of TinyVid features for free for 3 days. You can cancel your subscription any time and you will be sent a reminder before your TinyVid subscription begins after your trial. TinyVid Premium Subscription: - With a TinyVid Premium subscription you have access to compress your photos and videos, access all of TinyVid's advanced video compress features, and access to all future updates. - TinyVid Premium weekly subscription is billed weekly for $6.99, and payment will be charged to iTunes Account after a 30 day free trial. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's iPhone Settings -> Apple ID -> Subscriptions. ———————————————————— Have any questions or recommendations? Feel free to reach out to me at: Kyle@KyleMitchellAllen.com Privacy Policy: https://tinyvidapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://tinyvidapp.com/terms

Screenshots

My Selftape App4 screens
Video Compressor, Size Reducer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Video Compressor, Size Reducer at 4.6 against My Selftape App's 3.0. Video Compressor, Size Reducer also leads on ratings volume (936 vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). My Selftape App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. My Selftape App sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Video Compressor, Size Reducer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Compressor, Size Reducer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor, Size Reducer has 936 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of My Selftape App's written reviews are positive against 84% of Video Compressor, Size Reducer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Selftape App ships an update every 3 months, Video Compressor, Size Reducer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My Selftape App versus Video Compressor, Size Reducer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Selftape AppVideo Compressor, Size Reducer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (936 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews83.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4936 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApps For Actors Inc.Island Palm Mobile LLC

Customer experience

My Selftape App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative21.7%

Video Compressor, Size Reducer

All ratings932 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews449 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

My Selftape App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Video Compressor, Size Reducer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Videos not compressing properly
  • App freezing or crashing during compression

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for larger file sizes
  • More customization options for compression
  • Batch compression functionality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

My Selftape App

One-time3
  • 1 Ticket$4.99
  • 3 Tickets$12.99
  • 5 Tickets$19.99
10 purchases

Video Compressor, Size Reducer

Subscriptions10
  • TinyVid Premium: 1 Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • TinyVid: Premium$5.997 Days
  • TinyVid Premium: Discount Year$19.991 Year
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  • TinyVid Premium: Discounted$19.991 Year
  • TinyVid: Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • TinyVid Premium: Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • TinyVid: Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • TinyVid Premium: Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • TinyVid: Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • TinyVid Premium: Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is My Selftape App free?
My Selftape App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor, Size Reducer free?
Video Compressor, Size Reducer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Selftape App or Video Compressor, Size Reducer?
Video Compressor, Size Reducer is rated higher. My Selftape App averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Video Compressor, Size Reducer averages 4.6 from 936 ratings.
Do My Selftape App or Video Compressor, Size Reducer have ads?
Video Compressor, Size Reducer shows ads; My Selftape App does not.
Which is updated more often, My Selftape App or Video Compressor, Size Reducer?
My Selftape App ships an update every 3 months, and Video Compressor, Size Reducer every 6 weeks. Most recently, My Selftape App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Video Compressor, Size Reducer on October 30, 2026.

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