# Video Compressor vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is price: Video Compressor at Free against Video Compressor's $1.99. Video Compressor also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 22). Video Compressor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Video Compressor is free to download; Video Compressor costs $1.99 up front. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Video Compressor against 4.7 for Video Compressor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 2.2K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 81% of Video Compressor's.

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, Video Compressor every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-hd/id1444905376/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-hq-compress/id1546946937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.9% of reviews** | 80.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095) | [LightByte Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494269061) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-hd/id1444905376)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Reduce video file sizes by precisely controlling dimensions, frame rate, and quality. Optimize videos for sharing online or via email, with real-time file size estimation and preview capabilities.

**Highlights:** Reduce video file size, Control dimensions, frame rate, and quality, Real-time file size estimation, Preview video compression results, Delete hidden pixels, HEVC re-encoding support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-hq-compress/id1546946937)

This app allows you to significantly reduce the file size of your videos, preserving original quality. It offers a fast and effective batch compression process with a simple three-step method. Enjoy ad-free video compression.

**Highlights:** Batch video compression, Reduce video size up to 90%, Preserves original video quality, Fast and effective compression, Ad-free experience, Simple 3-step process

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Powerful Editor Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Video Editor Pro | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient compression
- 💡 Useful features (collage, GIF, etc.)
- 🤘 Great app overall
- 🎉 Free and no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
- 🤷‍♂️ Compression issues (no size reduction)
- 🤨 Metadata/export problems

**Reported bugs**

- Videos getting inverted during export
- Disappearing clips in video collage
- Prompts in Chinese language

**Requested features**

- Customizable collage layouts
- Precise GIF trimming controls
- 4K video compression support
- Ability to add custom audio


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or Video Compressor?

Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Video Compressor or Video Compressor have ads?

Video Compressor shows ads; Video Compressor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Video Compressor?

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and Video Compressor every 5 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 29, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 29, 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.*