# Direct Chat vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is ads: Video Compressor at none against Direct Chat's shown. Video Compressor also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Direct Chat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Video Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direct Chat | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-chat-direct-message/id1458702230/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **67** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alpeshbhai Dungrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870178939) | [Nihat Basmacı](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231971218) |

## What reviewers say

### Direct Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-chat-direct-message/id1458702230)

Send messages and media on WhatsApp to any number without saving it to your contacts. Create shareable links that open chats with pre-filled messages. This lightweight tool simplifies direct communication.

**Highlights:** Send messages to unsaved numbers, Send media without saving contacts, Create shareable chat links, Pre-fill messages in links, Recent numbers list, Lightweight and simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Lyrical Status Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor/id1620501736)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Direct Chat free?

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

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

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

Direct Chat shows ads; Video Compressor does not.

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