Comparison

Video Compressor vs SlimSpace

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

Easily reduce the file size of videos captured by your device's camera. This tool helps save storage space by compressing large video files that are not efficiently formatted.

Highlights
  • Compresses videos from camera
  • Reduces video file size
  • Saves device memory
  • Preview result file size
  • Choose compression rate
Features
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This app is a very useful tool app, It can help you to compress your video, reduce the size of video capture from the system camera. The origin video file that camera saved has too many duplicate informations, and don't compressed in file format. So the size of the file is really huge. This app will help you to reduce the file size and save the device memory. FEATURES: 1. Can be used to compress the video capture from camera. 2. You can see the result file size before compressing, And choose the compressing rate you want. You may want to see all three video editor app we provide.

About

SlimSpace

Free up device storage by reducing the size of photos and videos. This app offers offline compression with advanced algorithms to maintain quality. It supports various file formats and includes tools for cleaning up your photo library.

Highlights
  • Offline compression
  • No watermark or time limits
  • Advanced quality preservation
  • Supports major file formats
  • Customizable compression settings
  • Batch compression
  • Album and screenshot cleaner
Features
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Running out of storage space? Videos too large to send? Photos too big to share on WeChat or social media? Video & Photo Compressor is here to help! This app is your all-in-one solution for reducing file sizes without sacrificing quality. Whether it's videos, images, or other large files, you can compress them in just a few taps and save valuable storage on your device. 【Key Features】 • No watermark, no time limits • Offline compression — all processing happens locally on your phone. No internet needed, keeping your data secure • Advanced compression algorithms that preserve original quality while minimizing file size • Supports all major formats — MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, 3GP, FLV, MPG, JPEG, PNG, and more • Customizable settings — choose compression priority: smaller size or better resolution • Preview results before saving • One-tap delete original files to save space instantly • Batch compression — process multiple files at once with ease 【More Space-Saving Tools】 • Album cleaner • Similar photo cleaner • Screenshot manager • Video splitter • File archiving and compression ========================== Compressor Pro Unlimited Subscription ========================== - Join Compressor Pro members, free to use all features, including all video & audio formats, ocr function, in addition, ads will be automatically removed. - Compressor Pro Unlimited subscription is billed monthly or annually at the rate correspnding to the selected plan. In addition, a one-time payment will be offered if needed, which is not one of the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to Itunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions 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 may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - Terms of use : https://www.jianshu.com/p/7b3c05310c93 - Privacy policy: https://www.jianshu.com/p/4a71bed09de0

Screenshots

Video Compressor3 screens
SlimSpace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SlimSpace at 4.6 against Video Compressor's 4.1. SlimSpace also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (998 vs 273). Video Compressor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. SlimSpace sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per 7 days. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SlimSpace holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 273 and 998 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 67% of SlimSpace's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 12 months, SlimSpace every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Video Compressor versus SlimSpace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorSlimSpace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (273 ratings)4.6 (998 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings273998 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer云涌 段HappyTimes Tech Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Video Compressor

All ratings273 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative24.6%

SlimSpace

All ratings998 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative27.4%

User reviews

Video Compressor

From 273 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent compression
  • 💡 Customizable compression options
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Doesn't recognize some videos
  • 🐛 Compression not working as expected
  • 🔋 Ads disrupt the experience

SlimSpace

From 998 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast compression
  • 💡 Useful compression options
  • ✨ Good quality compression
  • 💾 Saves storage space

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💸 Aggressive upselling and ads
  • 🔍 Confusing interface
  • 🤔 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔒 Unreliable paid features

Bugs and requests

Video Compressor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank screen with 'no video' message
  • Incompatibility with certain devices or video formats
  • Compression not working as advertised

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to reduce video duration in addition to compression
  • More advanced video editing tools
  • Option to remove ads or pay for a premium version

SlimSpace

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Videos not resizing properly
  • Compressed photos not saving to album
  • Paid features not working as expected
  • App crashing on launch or during compression
  • Excessive data usage

Requested features

5 requests
  • Batch compression option
  • More compression quality settings
  • Ability to preview compressed files
  • Support for more file types
  • Improved error handling and feedback

In-app purchases

None

Video Compressor

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SlimSpace

Subscriptions3
  • Upgrade(1 Week)$0.697 Days
  • Upgrade(1 Month)$3.491 Month
  • Compressor Vip(1 Year)3 Days trial$6.491 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade(Forever)$18.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SlimSpace free?
SlimSpace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or SlimSpace?
SlimSpace is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.1 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while SlimSpace averages 4.6 from 998 ratings.
Do Video Compressor or SlimSpace have ads?
SlimSpace shows ads; Video Compressor does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or SlimSpace?
Video Compressor ships an update every 12 months, and SlimSpace every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on September 29, 2026 and SlimSpace on October 2, 2026.

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