# Video Editor ‧ vs Video Compressor

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.

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.

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.

Video Editor ‧ ships an update every 3 weeks, Video Compressor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor ‧ | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1049220609/reviews) | **[4.5 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-image/id1560851415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 436 |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 195 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IAPPTECHNOLOGIES LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441601973) | [Asmitaben Dineshbhai Vora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530841384) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Editor ‧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1049220609)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Video Editor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription's | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Video Music Maker | $29.99 | per year |
| remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video FX | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock More Videos | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Saving videos not working
- Glitches when trying to add audio
- Editing features not functioning properly

**Requested features**

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


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-image/id1560851415)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Time Purchase Offer | Free | one-time |
| VC One Time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 every 3 weeks, and Video Compressor monthly. Most recently, Video Editor ‧ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 15, 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.*