# Video Compressor Gold vs Wavebox Audio Editor

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wavebox Audio Editor at every 2 weeks against Video Compressor Gold's every 33 months. Wavebox Audio Editor also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 67%). Video Compressor Gold's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Video Compressor Gold costs $1.99 and Wavebox Audio Editor $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Video Compressor Gold holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 164 and 69 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Video Compressor Gold's written reviews are positive against 77% of Wavebox Audio Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Video Compressor Gold ships an update every 33 months, Wavebox Audio Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor Gold | Wavebox Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-gold/id1133417250/reviews)** | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavebox-audio-editor/id1577078380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #182 | **#99** |
| Size | 5 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丽譞 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/944644382) | [Luis Rivas](https://appshunter.io/developer/599309613) |

## 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


### Wavebox Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavebox-audio-editor/id1577078380)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

A powerful yet simple audio editor featuring a visual waveform editor. It allows for precise editing, applying effects, and organizing audio files with advanced management tools. Supports numerous import and export formats, making it versatile for various audio projects.

**Highlights:** Built-in waveform editor, Import WAV, FLAC, MP3, OGG, and more, Extract audio from video, AUv3 support for real-time effects, Custom folder management, Cut, trim, copy, paste audio segments, Lossless internal audio recording

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient editing
- 💰 Great value (often free)
- 💡 Powerful features for its class
- ✨ High-quality audio editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently, especially with large files or specific actions
- ⚠️ Issues with large file handling (crashing, not opening)
- 🚫 Some essential editing functions missing (e.g., play head dragging, scrubbing)
- 🎛️ UI elements can be difficult to read or interact with (e.g., color schemes, button placement)
- 🔒 Security permission issues preventing functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when recording
- Crashes when stopping recording
- Crashes when opening long audio files
- App crashes when making an adjustment
- App crashes when not consenting to low security level

**Requested features**

- Add a metronome
- Add common split and blend edit tools
- Option to store desired buttons in the taskbar for customization
- Add search for AUv3 plugin
- Multi-track audio editing on iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor Gold free?

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

### Is Wavebox Audio Editor free?

Wavebox Audio Editor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor Gold or Wavebox Audio Editor?

Video Compressor Gold is rated higher. Video Compressor Gold averages 4.6 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Wavebox Audio Editor averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor Gold or Wavebox Audio Editor have ads?

Neither Video Compressor Gold nor Wavebox Audio Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor Gold or Wavebox Audio Editor?

Video Compressor Gold ships an update every 33 months, and Wavebox Audio Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor Gold was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wavebox Audio Editor on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Video Compressor Gold or Wavebox Audio Editor?

Video Compressor Gold currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and Wavebox Audio Editor at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*