# Video Compressor Gold vs Sticker Maker

The clearest difference is price: Sticker Maker at Free against Video Compressor Gold's $1.99. Sticker Maker also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 164). Video Compressor Gold's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sticker Maker is free to download; Video Compressor Gold costs $1.99 up front. Sticker Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Video Compressor Gold asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Video Compressor Gold against 4.6 for Sticker Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticker Maker has 1K ratings behind it against 164, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Video Compressor Gold's written reviews are positive against 58% of Sticker Maker's.

Video Compressor Gold ships an update every 33 months, Sticker Maker every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor Gold | Sticker Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-gold/id1133417250/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker-make-and-create/id1267815033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 164 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 58.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丽譞 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/944644382) | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor Gold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-gold/id1133417250)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Free up valuable phone storage by compressing large video and photo files. This app helps you reduce file sizes significantly, allowing you to store more content like videos, apps, and music. Easily identify and compress multiple files at once, then share them with ease.

**Highlights:** Compress videos by up to 80%, Compress photos, Identify large video files, Multiple compression presets, Batch compression, Easy sharing of compressed files

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast compression
- 💾 Saves storage space
- ✨ High quality compression
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Errors when saving
- 🐛 Doesn't work with new phones
- 🐛 Compression errors
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Videos disappear after compression

**Reported bugs**

- Error when saving files
- App not working with new iPhone models (iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max)
- Compression errors
- App freezes and requires restart
- Compressed videos disappear after saving

**Requested features**

- Feature to save a frame from video in full resolution
- Option to keep original timestamp and location data
- More detailed functions and formats
- Ability to compress photos
- Mac computer version


### Sticker Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker-make-and-create/id1267815033)

Transform photos and videos into custom stickers for messaging apps. Features include auto background removal, text, and animated stickers. Organize creations into packs for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Sticker Maker from Photos and Videos, Auto Background Removal, Text Stickers, Animated Stickers, Sticker Packs, iMessage & WhatsApp Support

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Stickers Full Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Stickers Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Week Stickers Full Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Stickers Full Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Stickers Full Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Year Stickers Full Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Stickers Full Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 😊 Funny and entertaining
- 💯 Great editing options
- 🎨 Allows creating cool stickers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality
- 📵 Limited free usage
- 🤔 Confusing size selection process

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases doesn't work
- Blurry and unreadable sticker images
- App crashes when selecting photos

**Requested features**

- Add support for animated stickers
- Allow selecting multiple images at once
- Implement a zoom tool for editing
- Add folder organization for stickers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor Gold free?

Video Compressor Gold costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sticker Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor Gold or Sticker Maker?

Sticker Maker is rated higher. Video Compressor Gold averages 4.6 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Sticker Maker averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Video Compressor Gold or Sticker Maker have ads?

Neither Video Compressor Gold nor Sticker Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor Gold or Sticker Maker?

Video Compressor Gold ships an update every 33 months, and Sticker Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor Gold was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sticker Maker on October 26, 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.*