# 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 & Editor's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 64%) and ratings volume (292 vs 25). On price, rating, 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.3 for Video Compressor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor & Editor has 292 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Video Compressor & Editor's written reviews are positive against 64% of Video Compressor's.

Video Compressor & Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, Video Compressor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 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)** | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-save-space/id1659780767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [勇 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/554121072) | [Haruki Sugaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395708904) |

## 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-save-space/id1659780767)

Reduce video file sizes significantly without compromising HD quality. Easily compress single clips or batches with smart presets and advanced controls. Track your storage savings and share videos effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Reduce file size up to 90%, Maintain HD quality, Batch compression, One-tap presets, Side-by-side preview, Savings tracking, Home Screen widget

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-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 & Editor is rated higher. Video Compressor & Editor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.3 from 25 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 20, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 16, 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.*