Comparison

Video Compressor & 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 Compressor & Editor

This app is a comprehensive video editing suite that allows users to compress, crop, trim, cut, split, merge, and rotate videos. It supports HEVC and H.264 codecs, offering advanced compression options and precise editing tools for efficient video management and storage saving.

Highlights
  • Batch video compression
  • Adjustable resolution and frame rate
  • Video cropping with custom ratios
  • Precise video trimming and cutting
  • Split videos into multiple clips
  • Merge multiple video clips
  • Rotate videos
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A full-featured and easy-to-use video toolbox, can be used to batch compress, crop, trim, cut, split, merge and rotate videos in Photo Library. Support HEVC & H.264 codec, save more storage than traditional H.264 compressor. Compress Video: - Support batch and single video compression - Resolution options for H.264 Compression: 4K, 1080p, 720p, 540p, 480p - Resolution options for HEVC Compression: 4K, 1080p, 720p - Support adjusting frame rate, 240 FPS's video can be compressed to 240/120/60/30 FPS - Multiple bitrate options for each resolution and frame rate option - Input any compression bitrate through keyboard - Provide preview function for checking compressed video’s image quality - Compressed video can be saved to a user selected album - Retain all metadata of original video, including timed metadata info in metadata tracks - Automatically add creation date metadata to videos without it, prevent from losing video's creation or capture date Crop Video: - Crop video to fixed ratio’s resolution : 2:1/16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16/1:2 - Crop video to any resolution - Input fixed corp size through keyboard - Touch the lower right corner of the cropped video, drag to adjust it's resolution - Touch other part of the cropped video, drag to adjust it’s position in original video - Support setting export format, delete and storage album option for all editing functions Trim and Cut Video: - Easy scrolled video preview make trim position’s setting very convenient and accurate - Trim precision can reach 0.1 second - Automatically calculate and display trimmed or cut video’s duration - Trimmed or cut video is exported in the same resolution and bitrate as original video Split Video: - One video can be split up to 5 to 7 clips, export and save to Photo Library - Insert or remove a split point is very easy and straightforward - Split position's precision can reach 0.1 second - Split video clips are exported in the same resolution and bitrate as original video Merge Video: - Support merging up to 6 video clips to one video - Select and view video clips in the order of creation date and modification date - Preview the merged video, export to camera roll instantly Rotate Video: - Rotate video clockwise or anti-clockwise - Preview rotated video Video File Management: - View videos in the orders of creation date, modification date, file size and albums - Show codec label for HEVC videos, very easy to distinguish them from H.264 videos - Show video’s file, location and codec info in detail page - Support multi-selection, share or delete multiple videos with one action - Support download iCloud video, compress or edit in local device In-App Purchase: - Compression Module:remove 30 seconds duration’s restriction for batch and single video compression functions. - Editing Module:remove 30 seconds duration’s restriction for all video editing functions. HEVC Codec: - The latest video coding technology adopted by Apple in iOS 11 and later version - Has up to 40% compression improvement over traditional H.264 Codec - Supported by models with A10 fusion or later processor

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 Compressor & Editor4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Video Compressor & Editor and Video Compressor both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Video Compressor & Editor's written reviews are positive against 15% of Video Compressor's. Video Compressor & Editor also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Compressor & Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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 Compressor & Editor against 4.5 for Video Compressor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 292 and 436 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Video Compressor & Editor's written reviews are positive against 15% of Video Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor & Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, Video Compressor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Compressor & Editor versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Compressor & EditorVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (292 ratings)4.5 (436 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings292436 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer勇 陈Asmitaben Dineshbhai Vora

Customer experience

Video Compressor & Editor

All ratings285 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative16.3%

Video Compressor

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

User reviews

Video Compressor & Editor

From 292 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast compression
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💾 Reduces video size significantly
  • 📅 Preserves original metadata
  • 🎥 Supports various video formats

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or errors
  • 🔍 Limited preview/details for compressed videos
  • 🔀 Batch compression issues (e.g. sets lowest bitrate for all)
  • 🔒 Requires in-app purchase for full functionality

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 Compressor & Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compression fails for some video files
  • Sorting by file size doesn't work as expected
  • Compressed videos sometimes lose original creation date

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for image compression
  • Implement landscape mode on iPad
  • Provide more customization options for compression settings
  • Add ability to batch delete original videos after compression

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

2 purchases

Video Compressor & Editor

One-time2
  • Compression Module$1.99
  • Editing Module$1.99
2 purchases

Video Compressor

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

Questions

Is Video Compressor & Editor free?
Video Compressor & 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 Compressor & Editor or Video Compressor?
Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor & Editor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.5 from 436 ratings.
Do Video Compressor & Editor or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither Video Compressor & Editor nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor & Editor or Video Compressor?
Video Compressor & Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and Video Compressor monthly. Most recently, Video Compressor & Editor was updated on October 20, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 19, 2026.

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