# Video Compressor & Editor vs Video Compressor

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor & Editor | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-and-editor/id1131139179/reviews) | **[4.5 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-image/id1560851415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 292 | **436** |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [勇 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/554121072) | [Asmitaben Dineshbhai Vora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530841384) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-and-editor/id1131139179)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compression Module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Editing Module | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[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 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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