Comparison

Video Compressor & Reduce size vs Clear Status

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

Clear Status

This app enhances your photos and videos to prevent blur when uploading them as status updates on WhatsApp. Achieve HD quality with a single click, ensuring your media looks its best.

Highlights
  • One-click status optimization
  • Upload HD quality photos and videos
  • Prevent blur on WhatsApp status
  • Optimize videos for WhatsApp
  • Optimize photos for sharing
Features
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# Clear Status – Upload HD WhatsApp Status & Reduce Blur Is your WhatsApp Status blurry after uploading? You're not alone. Millions of WhatsApp users experience reduced photo and video quality when sharing Status. Clear Status helps you optimize your photos and videos before uploading so they appear much clearer on WhatsApp. Whether you're sharing memories, travel photos, business promotions, festival greetings, or daily updates, Clear Status helps you get the best possible quality on your WhatsApp Status. ## Why Clear Status? • Upload clearer WhatsApp Status • Reduce blurry photos and videos • Optimize media for WhatsApp • One-click optimization • Fast processing • Simple and easy to use • Supports both Photos & Videos • Clean and lightweight app ## How to Use 1. Select the Photo or Video you want to upload. 2. Tap **Optimize for WhatsApp**. 3. Tap **Open WhatsApp**. 4. Upload the optimized file to your Status. 5. For the best quality, use the **Forward** button instead of the **Share** button while posting your Status. That's it! Your WhatsApp Status will look much clearer. ## Perfect For • Daily WhatsApp users • Content creators • Small businesses • Digital marketers • Influencers • Students • Photographers • Anyone who wants better-looking WhatsApp Status updates ## Premium Features Unlock even better quality and additional features with Clear Status Premium. • Unlimited optimizations • Faster processing • Ad-free experience • Access to future premium features Download Clear Status today and stop letting blurry WhatsApp Status ruin your photos and videos. Terms of Use ========== https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Compressor & Reduce size4 screens
Clear Status4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Clear Status at none against Video Compressor & Reduce size's shown. Clear Status also leads on chart position (#175 vs unranked). Video Compressor & Reduce size's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 61%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 191). 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 Clear Status sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.09 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Clear Status. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor & Reduce size has 1.3K ratings behind it against 191, 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 61% of Clear Status's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor & Reduce size ships an update every 11 days, Clear Status fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Video Compressor & Reduce size versus Clear Status: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Compressor & Reduce sizeClear Status
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (191 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better61.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better191
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#175 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB69 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTran Thi Hong ThanhAkash Varlani

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%

Clear Status

All ratings191 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative36.8%

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

Clear Status

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
8 purchases

Clear Status

Subscriptions6
  • Per-Week$2.097 Days
  • Per-Week$2.997 Days
  • Per-Month$3.491 Month
Show 3 more
  • Per-Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Per-Year$13.991 Year
  • Per-Year$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • One-Time$20.99
  • One-Time$38.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor & Reduce size free?
Video Compressor & Reduce size is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clear Status free?
Clear Status is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compressor & Reduce size or Clear Status?
Clear Status is rated higher. Video Compressor & Reduce size averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Clear Status averages 4.7 from 191 ratings.
Do Video Compressor & Reduce size or Clear Status have ads?
Video Compressor & Reduce size shows ads; Clear Status does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor & Reduce size or Clear Status?
Video Compressor & Reduce size ships an update every 11 days, and Clear Status fortnightly. Most recently, Video Compressor & Reduce size was updated on October 20, 2026 and Clear Status on October 17, 2026.

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