# Video Compressor & Editor vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is update cadence: Video Compressor at weekly against Video Compressor & Editor's every 6 weeks. Video Compressor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Video Compressor & Editor's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 292 and 282 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Video Compressor & Editor's written reviews are positive against 57% of Video Compressor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Video Compressor & Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, Video Compressor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 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) | **[4.7 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-shrink-vids/id1560984586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 282 |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 34 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) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## 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-shrink-vids/id1560984586)

Easily reduce the file size of your videos directly on your mobile device. Adjust resolution and bitrate to meet size requirements, with instant file size estimates. Supports offline use and batch conversions for efficient management.

**Highlights:** Compress videos to reduce file size, Adjust resolution and bitrate, Instant file size estimation, Batch video conversion, Offline functionality, Privacy-focused, data stays on device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Compressor Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Video Compressor Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast video compression
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple instructions
- 👍 Great for compressing videos
- 👍 Excellent compression quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Limited free usage (one video)
- ⚠️ Upsell after one video
- ⚠️ App requires payment for continued use
- ⚠️ Slow compression times reported
- ⚠️ Issues with premium activation

**Reported bugs**

- Not enough space error
- Premium not working after payment
- App requires payment after first video

**Requested features**

- Option to watch ads instead of paying
- More benefits in the premium version (e.g., bitrate customization)
- Option to delete old compressed videos
- Generated videos maintain original location and date/time


## 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 4.7 from 282 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 weekly. Most recently, Video Compressor & Editor was updated on October 23, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 30, 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.*