Comparison

Video Compressor & Reduce size vs Video Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Video Compressor & Reduce size

This app efficiently compresses video, image, and audio files on your iPhone and iPad without sacrificing quality. It's ideal for reducing file sizes for sharing on social media, email, or to save valuable device storage.

Highlights
  • Smart video compression
  • Multiple format support
  • Photo compression and resizer
  • Audio converter and compressor
  • Batch processing
  • Custom export settings
  • Lossless and high-quality modes
Features
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Video Compressor is the ultimate all-in-one tool to quickly compress video, image, and audio files on iPhone and iPad without losing quality. Whether you need to reduce video size for WhatsApp, email, Instagram, or YouTube, or simply want to save storage space on iOS, this app makes it simple, fast, and effective. Key Features • Smart Video Compression – Automatically Shrink large videos file size with multiple quality options. • Multiple Format Support – Works with MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, HEVC/H.265. • Photo Compression & Resizer – Shrink photos, resize images, optimize for email and social media. • Audio Converter & Compressor – Reduce the size of music, podcasts, and voice memos, export to MP3, AAC, M4A. • Batch Processing – Compress multiple videos, photos, or audio files at once. • Custom Export Settings – Adjust resolution (360p, 720p, 1080p, 4K), bitrate, and file format. • One-Tap Quick Compression – Instantly reduce file size with a single tap. • Lossless & High-Quality Modes – Keep maximum quality while shrinking file size significantly. • Preview Before Saving – Compare the original file with the compressed version before export. • No Watermark – Compressed files are clean, with no branding or watermark. • Offline & Secure – All compression happens on your iPhone/iPad, no internet needed, 100% private. • Fast Compression Engine – Lightning-fast processing with minimal battery usage. • Save Storage Space – Free up iPhone and iPad storage in just seconds. • Optimized for Sharing – Perfectly sized files for WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Email. • Compress for Cloud Backup – Reduce file size before uploading to iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox. • Multi-Language Support – Easy to use in multiple languages worldwide. • Simple & User-Friendly Interface – Simple design for everyone, no tech skills needed. • Dark Mode Compatible – Seamlessly works with iOS Dark Mode. • History & File Manager – Organize, view, and manage compressed files anytime. • Regular Updates & Improvements – Constantly improving with new features and optimizations. Perfect for those who want to share videos faster, save storage space, and optimize media files on iPhone. Download Video Compressor Reduce Size today – the best free video, photo, and audio compression app for iOS! Upgrade to Premium: • Subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within the app. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Let us know about any bugs, questions, feature requests or any other suggestions. Thank you! For more information, please visit: Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://videocompressor.app/privacy

About

Video Lite

This app provides a unified browsing experience for video platforms, offering features like Chromecast support and picture-in-picture mode. Enjoy a native app feel with added conveniences such as dark mode and a sleep timer.

Highlights
  • All-in-one video browser
  • Chromecast support on iOS
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Dark mode
  • Sleep timer
Features
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Video Lite is an all-in-one browser for video websites that lets you: • Experience a seamless, native app experience • Chromecast on iOS • Picture-in-picture mode • Dark mode • Sleep timer and more Terms of service: https://videolite.app/eula.txt

Screenshots

Video Compressor & Reduce size4 screens
Video Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Video Lite at none against Video Compressor & Reduce size's shown. Video Lite also leads on ratings volume (173K vs 1.3K) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). Video Compressor & Reduce size's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 65%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Video Compressor & Reduce size sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Video Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Video Compressor & Reduce size against 4.8 for Video Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Lite has 173K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Video Compressor & Reduce size's written reviews are positive against 65% of Video Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor & Reduce size ships an update every 11 days, Video Lite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Video Compressor & Reduce size versus Video Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Compressor & Reduce sizeVideo Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (173K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better64.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K173K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#102 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB102 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperTran Thi Hong ThanhVideo Lite, Inc.

Customer experience

Video Compressor & Reduce size

All ratings1,317 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,003 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.8%

Video Lite

All ratings173,282 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews2,221 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative26.6%

User reviews

Video Compressor & Reduce size

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⚡ Fast compression
  • 📦 Reduces video file size
  • 🤖 Easy to use
  • 💰 Free version available
  • 🆒 Useful for sharing videos

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to find export/save options
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
  • 🤖 Confusing user interface
  • 📉 Significant quality loss with compression
  • 🚫 Watermark added to compressed videos

Video Lite

From 173K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Ad-free experience
  • 🔒 Background playback
  • 👍 Convenient features
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Reasonable subscription cost

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy updates
  • 🔋 Overheating and battery drain issues
  • 💩 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔇 Audio issues with video playback

Bugs and requests

Video Compressor & Reduce size

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when trying to export videos
  • Compressed videos not saving properly
  • Inconsistent compression results
  • Issues with password protection

Requested features

4 requests
  • Batch compression option
  • More compression quality settings
  • Ability to delete compressed videos
  • Support for additional file formats

Video Lite

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Playlist loading issues
  • Inconsistent enhanced player behavior
  • Chromecast connectivity problems
  • Captions not working as expected
  • Video quality locked at low resolutions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve video quality options
  • Implement a way to move bookmarks between folders
  • Add a notification bell for new uploads from subscribed channels
  • Allow editing of comments after posting

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Compressor & Reduce size

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • 6 Month Premium$9.996 Months
One-time1
  • AI Compressor for Videos, Photos HD$19.99
2 purchases

Video Lite

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • Remove Ads (3 Months)$1.993 Months

Questions

Is Video Compressor & Reduce size free?
Video Compressor & Reduce size is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Lite free?
Video Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compressor & Reduce size or Video Lite?
Video Lite is rated higher. Video Compressor & Reduce size averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Video Lite averages 4.8 from 173K ratings.
Do Video Compressor & Reduce size or Video Lite have ads?
Video Compressor & Reduce size shows ads; Video Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor & Reduce size or Video Lite?
Video Compressor & Reduce size ships an update every 11 days, and Video Lite every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor & Reduce size was updated on October 24, 2026 and Video Lite on October 28, 2026.

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