# Video Compressor・Reduce Size vs VidCompress

The clearest difference is rating: VidCompress at 5.0 against Video Compressor・Reduce Size's 4.3. VidCompress also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Video Compressor・Reduce Size's advantage is ratings volume (318 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor・Reduce Size sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and VidCompress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VidCompress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor・Reduce Size has 318 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Compressor・Reduce Size ships an update every 5 months, VidCompress every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor・Reduce Size | VidCompress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressorreduce-size/id1131513826/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidcompress-video-compressor/id6740351118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **318** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [out thinking limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/531344384) | [Pocket Grove Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/954373766) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor・Reduce Size

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressorreduce-size/id1131513826)

This app allows you to reduce the file size of your videos without compromising quality. You can compress entire videos or specific segments, preview the results, and easily share them across various platforms. Save valuable storage space on your device with this efficient compression tool.

**Highlights:** Compress videos without quality loss, Reduce video file size, Preview compressed videos, Compress specific video segments, Share videos to social media and email, Save videos to gallery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Offer | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Features Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast compression
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Serves purpose
- 👍 Good quality after compression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Charged for "free trial"
- 💸 Deceptive pricing
- 💸 Subscription required to save/share
- 💸 Unexpected charges
- 💸 Free trial is a scam

**Reported bugs**

- Compressed videos come out at double file size
- Compressed videos have no sound
- App crashes continuously
- App restarts
- White screen after compression

**Requested features**

- Option to trim video


### VidCompress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidcompress-video-compressor/id6740351118)

Effortlessly reduce video file sizes while maintaining quality. Optimize storage space and share videos easily with intelligent compression and multiple quality settings. Supports popular formats and batch processing for convenience.

**Highlights:** Intelligent compression, Multiple quality settings, Resolution control, MP4, MOV, M4V support, Batch processing, Storage analysis, Modern interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VideoCompress Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor・Reduce Size free?

Video Compressor・Reduce Size is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VidCompress free?

VidCompress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor・Reduce Size or VidCompress?

VidCompress is rated higher. Video Compressor・Reduce Size averages 4.3 out of 5 from 318 ratings, while VidCompress averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor・Reduce Size or VidCompress have ads?

Both Video Compressor・Reduce Size and VidCompress show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor・Reduce Size or VidCompress?

Video Compressor・Reduce Size ships an update every 5 months, and VidCompress every 7 months. Most recently, Video Compressor・Reduce Size was updated on October 24, 2026 and VidCompress on October 24, 2026.

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