Comparison

Video Editor ‧ vs Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Video Editor ‧

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating professional-quality videos and photos. It features AI-powered generation of scripts, captions, and entire videos from text, alongside traditional editing functions like trimming, merging, and adding effects. It also includes photo editing capabilities and creator studio tools.

Highlights
  • AI Script Generator
  • AI Caption Generator
  • Text to Video Generator
  • Trim, Cut, Crop Video
  • Add Music & FX Effects
  • Photo Editing Tools
  • Slideshow Maker
Features
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#1 Video Editor App | AI Video Maker | Text to Video | Add Music & FX Effects Create professional, cinematic videos in minutes with the ultimate Video Editor, Movie Maker & AI Video Generator. Whether you're creating reels, shorts, vlogs, stories, or social media content, this powerful all-in-one editor gives you advanced tools in a simple, beautifully redesigned interface. --------- AI Video Tools – Create Smarter --------- Level up your content with powerful AI features: • AI Script Generator for Video – Instantly generate scripts for reels, ads, shorts & stories • AI Caption Generator – Auto caption for videos with accurate subtitles • Text to Video Generator – Turn ideas into ready-to-share videos • AI Video Maker & AI Video Editor – Smart automatic editing • Ready-made AI templates with transitions & music sync Create content faster with intelligent automation. ---------Professional Video Editor & Movie Maker--------- Everything you need to edit like cinematic: • Trim, Cut & Crop video with precision • Merge clips easily • Add music to video (your own music or original sound) • Add smooth transitions between clips • Cinematic FX effects & professional filters • Slow Motion video editor • Reverse video tool • Brightness, contrast, exposure & saturation controls • Sharpness & color correction tools • Video collage & mirror effects Designed for creators who want powerful cinematic editing tools without complexity. --------- All-in-One Photo Editor --------- Edit photos with professional quality: • Advanced filters & effects • Color grading & exposure tools • Warmth, sharpness & clarity adjustment • Creative overlays Photo and video editing in one complete app. --------- Creator Studio Tools --------- • Slideshow Maker • Intro Maker • Screen Recorder • Reaction Camera • Video Compressor Perfect for YouTube creators, influencers, vloggers, and short-form video makers. --------- Add Music to Video --------- • Add background music • Import your own tracks • Keep original audio • Sync music with transitions Make every video more engaging and dynamic. ~ Premium SUBSCRIPTION details ~
Unlock ALL Video Editor, Slide Show Maker, music effects, soundtracks, transitions and unlimited saves with the Premium Version. When subscribing, enjoy 3 days of free trial. The Yearly subscriptions are $29.99 per Year!

 The weekly subscriptions is just $3.99 per week! Please, know that:
 - Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. 
 - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when your purchase is confirmed. 
- Renewal will be charged to your account within 24-hours prior to the end of the subscription current period. 
- Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in the user's Account Settings after purchase. - No current subscription can be canceled during its active subscription period.
 - Where applicable, purchase of subscription will result in the forfeit by the user of any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered.

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About

Video Compressor

Reduce the file size of your videos and photos without compromising quality. Free up storage space on your device and easily share media. Offers various compression options for optimal results.

Highlights
  • Compress photos and videos by up to 80%
  • Sort media by creation date, duration, and pixel
  • Choose video resolution (Full HD, HD, etc.)
  • Set video bitrate for compression
  • Adjust photo quality and dimensions
  • Save compressed media without watermarks
Features
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Compress large size Videos & Photos and save space in your Devices, all this without reducing their quality! Perks of using this app: - Super easy steps to compress your videos & photos. - Save space on your iPhone or iPad by reducing videos & photos file size. - Get the best video quality after compressing. - Quick compress the videos and photos. - Directly save videos and photos into your device. Features: - Compress and optimize Photos & Videos to decrease sizes by 80% or more - Sort the Photos & Videos by creation date, duration and pixel. - Choose the video resolution from Full HD, HD 720p, HD 540p, 480p, 360p. - Set the bitrate to compress the video. - Check the Before and After Photos & Videos size after selection the compress options. - Get custom options like Width, Height, Frame Rate & Bitrate to compress the video. - Compress the Photos with options like Photo Quality and Photo Dimensions. - After compressing the Photos & Videos you can directly delete the original Photos & Videos from the app. - Directly save the Photos & Videos into your iPhone and iPad with NO WATERMARK! The best application for daily use to save space into your iPhone and iPad, easy and few steps to compress the Photos & Videos. So that you can share all your Photos & Videos to loved ones in seconds. Wait is over, Download the Best Photos & Videos Compressor App NOW!

Screenshots

Video Editor ‧4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Video Editor ‧ and Video Compressor both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Video Editor ‧'s written reviews are positive against 15% of Video Compressor's. Video Editor ‧ also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 436). Video Compressor's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Video Editor ‧ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Video Compressor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Video Editor ‧ against 4.5 for Video Compressor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Editor ‧ has 33K ratings behind it against 436, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Video Editor ‧'s written reviews are positive against 15% of Video Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Editor ‧ ships an update fortnightly, Video Compressor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Video Editor ‧ versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Editor ‧Video Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (33K ratings)4.5 (436 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better436
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIAPPTECHNOLOGIES LLPAsmitaben Dineshbhai Vora

Customer experience

Video Editor ‧

All ratings32,884 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral12.1%
Negative22.9%

Video Compressor

All ratings436 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.8%

User reviews

Video Editor ‧

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Variety of editing tools
  • 🎥 Good video quality
  • 🎶 Ability to add music

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many features require paid subscription
  • 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🚫 Limited free features

Video Compressor

From 436 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
  • ✅ Does what it's supposed to do
  • ⚡ Functional video compression capability

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywall after first use
  • 📺 Excessive forced advertising throughout app
  • 🐛 Frequent app freezes and crashes requiring restarts
  • ❌ Video compression fails or produces incorrect output
  • 📁 Compressed videos not saved to camera roll

Bugs and requests

Video Editor ‧

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saving videos not working
  • Glitches when trying to add audio
  • Editing features not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free effects and transitions
  • Ability to edit text during video
  • Combine photos and videos in one project
  • Crop and resize background

Video Compressor

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App freezes frequently, requires restart
  • Video compression produces blank or black screen output
  • MP4 files not compressing at all
  • Compressed videos fail to save to camera roll
  • Metadata (date, time, location) lost after compression
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  • File size increases instead of decreases after compression
  • Resolution and bitrate sliders non-functional
  • Review link broken, redirects to wrong app
  • Free compression feature doesn't work despite watching ads
  • Mandatory review prompt blocks app functionality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sort videos and photos by file size
  • Ad-free premium version option
  • Ability to disable review prompts

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Video Editor ‧

Subscriptions4
  • Subscription Video Editor3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription's3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlock All Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Video Music Maker3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • remove ads$0.99
  • Video FX$1.99
  • Remove Watermark$1.99
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  • Unlock More Videos$1.99
  • Unlock Premium$4.99
  • Unlock All$9.99
  • One Time Purchase$59.99
2 purchases

Video Compressor

One-time2
  • Life Time Purchase OfferFree
  • VC One Time Purchase$4.99

Questions

Is Video Editor ‧ free?
Video Editor ‧ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Editor ‧ or Video Compressor?
Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Editor ‧ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.5 from 436 ratings.
Do Video Editor ‧ or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither Video Editor ‧ nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Editor ‧ or Video Compressor?
Video Editor ‧ ships an update fortnightly, and Video Compressor monthly. Most recently, Video Editor ‧ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Video Compressor on September 28, 2026.

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