Video Compressor & Reduce size vs Skwish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Video Compressor & Reduce size
Easily reduce the file size of videos, photos, and audio without sacrificing quality. Optimize media for sharing on social media, email, or to save storage space on your device. Supports batch processing and custom export settings for various formats.
- Smart video compression
- Photo compression and resizer
- Audio converter and compressor
- Batch processing
- Custom export settings
- Offline and secure compression
- No watermark
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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
Skwish
This app quickly compresses videos directly on your device using hardware acceleration. Choose from preset quality levels or customize settings to reduce file size without uploading to the cloud. It offers a one-time purchase for unlimited use across Apple devices.
- Hardware accelerated video compression
- Preset quality options (High, Balanced, Small)
- Customizable compression settings
- On-device processing, no cloud uploads
- Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Integration with Share Sheet and Shortcuts
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Skwish is a video compressor that doesn't waste your time. No accounts. No uploads. No "we're processing your file in the cloud, please wait six minutes" energy. Pick a quality, drop in a clip, and your phone, iPad, or Mac does the squishing — using the dedicated video chips Apple already put in there for exactly this. Why you'll like it • Stupidly fast. Skwish uses Apple Silicon's hardware video engines for compression that is fast and battery friendly. • Three presets: High for keepsakes. Balanced for everyday saving. Small for "I just need to share this quick!". Or hit Custom and dial in your own bitrate, frame rate, max size, and audio if you're feeling fancy. • Stays on your device. Your videos never leave your phone or Mac. No account to create. No server to send anything to. No record kept of what you compressed. No analytics or tracking. • iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One purchase covers all of them. And on the Mac you also get a bundled command-line tool, in case you're the kind of person who likes typing at things (or scripting). • Plays well with everything. Drop files in from anywhere. Share videos straight from Photos via the Share Sheet. Run Skwish from a Shortcut to automate the boring bits. Drag or share the result into Messages, Files, or wherever it needs to go next. Five free compressions to start. If you like it, one tap unlocks unlimited use forever — no subscription, no monthly anything, Family Sharing supported. Pay once, squish forever. Please Squish responsibly. Only delete original files if you're happy with the Squished versions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Video Compressor & Reduce size at 4.6 against Skwish's 4.0. Video Compressor & Reduce size also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). Skwish's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Video Compressor & Reduce size sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Skwish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Video Compressor & Reduce size holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor & Reduce size has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Video Compressor & Reduce size's written reviews are positive against 50% of Skwish's.
Video Compressor & Reduce size ships an update every 11 days, Skwish weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Compressor & Reduce size | Skwish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tran Thi Hong Thanh | Taptix Ltd |
Customer experience
Video Compressor & Reduce size
Skwish
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
Skwish
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Video Compressor & Reduce size
- Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
- 6 Month Premium$9.996 Months
- AI Compressor for Videos, Photos HD$19.99
Skwish
- Unlimited Compressions$3.99
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