# MediaInfo vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is rating: Video Compressor at 4.5 against MediaInfo's 3.8. Video Compressor also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). MediaInfo's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 6%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MediaInfo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 48 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of MediaInfo's written reviews are positive against 6% of Video Compressor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MediaInfo ships an update every 3 months, Video Compressor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MediaInfo | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediainfo/id1448983823/reviews) | **[4.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-save-space-plus/id6517350009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 6.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MediaArea.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/510620101) | [文昊 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752786273) |

## What reviewers say

### MediaInfo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediainfo/id1448983823)

This app provides a unified display of technical and tag data for video and audio files. It can read numerous formats and present information in various ways, including text, tree, XML, JSON, and EBUCore exports. It also integrates with the shell for easy file analysis.

**Highlights:** Unified technical and tag data display, Supports numerous video and audio formats, Information export in text, XML, JSON, EBUCore, Multiple display formats (text, tree), Shell integration (drag 'n' drop, context menu)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More features (yearly) | $2.99 | one-time |
| More features (lifetime) | $7.99 | one-time |


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-save-space-plus/id6517350009)

This app offers advanced video and image compression to save storage space on your iPhone. It supports batch processing, custom compression settings, and conversion of over 60 video formats. Additional tools include video trimming, muting, audio extraction, and GIF conversion.

**Highlights:** Smart lossless compression, One-tap batch compression, Custom compression settings, Format conversion (60+ formats), Video trimming and cropping, Audio extraction, GIF conversion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium member | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium member | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MediaInfo free?

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

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

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

Video Compressor is rated higher. MediaInfo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.5 from 48 ratings.

### Do MediaInfo or Video Compressor have ads?

Neither MediaInfo nor Video Compressor shows ads.

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

MediaInfo ships an update every 3 months, and Video Compressor every 4 weeks. Most recently, MediaInfo was updated on June 11, 2026 and Video Compressor on September 22, 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.*