Comparison

Video Compressor & Reduce size vs Record Screen

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

Record Screen

Features
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Record Screen helps you capture your Phone screen in high quality, keep recordings organized, and edit or share them from one simple app. Start a screen recording with the built-in broadcast control, choose the quality you want, and record what happens on your Phone screen. After recording, your video appears in the Library, where you can review, manage, delete, and open recordings whenever you need them. Key features: • Record your Phone screen in multiple quality levels • Choose from smaller files or sharper video up to ultra quality • Save recordings automatically to an in-app Library • View recording duration and file size • Play recordings with custom controls • Adjust playback speed from slow to fast • Trim clips to keep only the part you need • Rotate video playback when a recording is sideways • Zoom and pan while watching a recording • Export videos in different qualities • Save recordings to Photos • Share recordings through Files or other apps • Use the app in multiple languages Record Screen is useful for tutorials, app demos, gameplay moments, walkthroughs, bug reports, lessons, and saving anything you need to show later. Note: protected video from streaming apps may appear as a black screen or without audio because the Phone blocks DRM-protected content during screen recording.

Screenshots

Video Compressor & Reduce size4 screens
Record Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Video Compressor & Reduce size at Free against Record Screen's $6.99. Record Screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Video Compressor & Reduce size is free to download; Record Screen costs $6.99 up front. Video Compressor & Reduce size sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Record Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Video Compressor & Reduce size versus Record Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Compressor & Reduce sizeRecord Screen
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTran Thi Hong ThanhMikolaj Adamowicz

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

Record Screen

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
None

Record Screen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Compressor & Reduce size free?
Video Compressor & Reduce size is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Record Screen free?
Record Screen costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Compressor & Reduce size or Record Screen have ads?
Video Compressor & Reduce size shows ads; Record Screen does not.

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