# Video Compressor & Reduce size vs Clear Status

The clearest difference is ads: Clear Status at none against Video Compressor & Reduce size's shown. Clear Status also leads on chart position (#190 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor & Reduce size | Clear Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-and-reduce-size/id1135183644/reviews) | **[4.7 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-status-status-optimizer/id6463870097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 191 |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 135 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tran Thi Hong Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052421453) | [Akash Varlani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613462798) |

## 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


### Clear Status

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-status-status-optimizer/id6463870097)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Per-Week | $2.09 | per 7 days |
| Per-Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Per-Month | $3.49 | per month |
| Per-Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Per-Year | $13.99 | per year |
| Per-Year | $19.99 | per year |
| One-Time | $20.99 | one-time |
| One-Time | $38.99 | one-time |


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