# iVMS vs Video Compressor

iVMS and Video Compressor both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 50% of iVMS's. Video Compressor also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 75). iVMS's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iVMS against 4.8 for Video Compressor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 1K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of iVMS's written reviews are positive against 75% of Video Compressor's.

iVMS ships an update every 2 months, Video Compressor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVMS | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivms-4201/id1483021310/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-all/id1520371417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 155 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IST TREID, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483021309) | [LANARS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472204691) |

## What reviewers say

### iVMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivms-4201/id1483021310)

Access live video feeds from compatible surveillance devices remotely. View recorded footage, receive instant motion detection alerts, and manage your security system from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote live camera viewing, Playback recorded video, Motion detection alerts, Device management, Cloud P2P support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-all/id1520371417)

Easily reduce video file sizes to save storage space and speed up uploads. Compress multiple videos at once without losing sound quality. Keep original files and restore deleted ones if needed.

**Highlights:** Batch video compression, Preserve sound quality, Faster uploads and sharing, Keep original and reduced files, Restore deleted files, Offline compression, Supports multiple video formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient compression
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🆓 Free with no ads
- 🔒 Preserves metadata
- 💯 Excellent quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compression issues
- 🤔 Unclear file location
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent metadata handling
- 🔍 Difficult to find compressed files
- 🤖 Occasional crashes or errors

**Reported bugs**

- Compression fails for some videos
- Compressed files not saving correctly
- App becomes unresponsive when selecting videos

**Requested features**

- Advanced compression options (resolution, bitrate, framerate)
- Ability to replace original files
- Option to save compressed files to custom location
- Improved video preview and selection UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVMS free?

iVMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Video Compressor is rated higher. iVMS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do iVMS or Video Compressor have ads?

Neither iVMS nor Video Compressor shows ads.

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

iVMS ships an update every 2 months, and Video Compressor every 4 weeks. Most recently, iVMS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Video Compressor on November 7, 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.*