# Video Compressor & Reduce size vs Video Lite

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor & Reduce size | Video Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-and-reduce-size/id1135183644/reviews) | **[4.8 (173K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-lite/id1598997500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **173K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 64.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 135 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tran Thi Hong Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052421453) | [Video Lite, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599778221) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor & Reduce size

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-and-reduce-size/id1135183644)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 6 Month Premium | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| AI Compressor for Videos, Photos HD | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Video Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-lite/id1598997500)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads (3 Months) | $1.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*