Comparison

Homsca Light vs Video Compressor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Homsca Light

This app provides outdoor video security and lighting control. Monitor your surroundings in real-time and receive instant alarm notifications for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Outdoor video security
  • Lighting control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Alarm message push
  • Video surveillance
Features
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HOMESCA Light is an application for outdoor video security, not only can be used for outdoor lighting, can also be used for video surveillance, can view real-time monitoring, push the alarm messages to achieve the effect of real-time security.

About

Video Compressor

Reduce video file sizes significantly without compromising HD quality. Easily compress single clips or batches with smart presets and advanced controls. Track your storage savings and share videos effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Reduce file size up to 90%
  • Maintain HD quality
  • Batch compression
  • One-tap presets
  • Side-by-side preview
  • Savings tracking
  • Home Screen widget
Features
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Free up storage without losing quality. Video Compressor – Save Space cuts file size by up to 90% while keeping HD detail, letting you process batches of clips with smart presets that do the heavy lifting. Why creators choose us - One-tap presets from Highest to Smallest with real-time size estimates. - Side-by-side preview to compare original and compressed versions instantly. - Advanced bitrate, resolution, and frame-rate controls when you need them. Track your savings - Savings Report shows all-time, monthly, and weekly totals at a glance. - A 7-day bar chart lets you see daily compression trends. - Home Screen widget keeps your total savings visible without opening the app. - Smart notifications remind you of savings and suggest new compressions. Perfect for - Sending long clips over chat or email without hitting limits. - Backing up travel videos without maxing out cloud storage. - Sharing 4K footage that still looks sharp on social media. Start compressing now and keep every memory without the storage stress. Pro features - Remove all ads and unlock unlimited batch compression. - Set exact output size or target percentage from 1% to 99%. - Preserve metadata and export directly to Files, Photos, or cloud drives.

Screenshots

Homsca Light4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Compressor at 64% against Homsca Light's 17%. Video Compressor also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Homsca Light's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Homsca Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Homsca Light's written reviews are positive against 64% of Video Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Homsca Light ships an update monthly, Video Compressor weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Homsca Light versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomsca LightVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.3 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings325 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOSCAM (Shenzhen Gospell Smarthome Electronic Co., Ltd.)Haruki Sugaya

Customer experience

Homsca Light

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Video Compressor

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

In-app purchases

None

Homsca Light

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Compressor

One-time1
  • Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Homsca Light free?
Homsca Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Homsca Light or Video Compressor?
Video Compressor is rated higher. Homsca Light averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.
Do Homsca Light or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither Homsca Light nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Homsca Light or Video Compressor?
Homsca Light ships an update monthly, and Video Compressor weekly. Most recently, Homsca Light was updated on November 3, 2026 and Video Compressor on November 3, 2026.

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