Comparison

Resize Video Compressor App vs Forward

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

Head to head
About

Resize Video Compressor App

Shrink video file sizes to save storage space and data. Choose from preset resolutions optimized for various social media platforms or set custom parameters. Easily share compressed videos or delete originals.

Highlights
  • Select preset resolutions for social media
  • Custom size and parameter options
  • Compress videos to save storage
  • Share resized videos directly
  • Delete original videos
  • Preserve metadata (paid feature)
Features
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Resize Video Compressor helps you make large videos smaller by resizing and compressing them. Use it when your iPhone storage is getting full, when a video is too large to send, or when you want a lighter file for social media, messaging apps, or everyday sharing. Find large videos more easily and compress them to free up storage. ** Who Is This App For? ** - You want to free up iPhone storage by reducing large videos. - You need to make videos easier to send in messaging apps or on social media. - You want to prepare videos for social media before posting. - You record in high quality but do not need every video to stay full size. - You have many screen recordings and want to keep the content while reducing file size. - You received a large video and want to make it easier to share. ** Features & How to Use ** ■Find Large Videos Find videos that take up more storage in your Photo Library. Check size, duration, and resolution, then choose the videos you want to compress. ■ Select a Size Choose a preset resolution based on common social media and messaging needs. - 1920: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Stories, IGTV, Snapchat, X (Twitter), Discord - 1080: LINE - 800: WhatsApp - 600: Instagram ■ Compress Tap "Resize" to create a smaller version of your original video and save it to your Photo Library. ■ Share & Delete - Share compressed videos directly to social media or messaging apps. - Share a result card that summarizes how much storage you saved. - Optionally delete the original video after saving the compressed version. Deleted videos move to "Recently Deleted" in your Photo Library. ** Paid Version ** We offer a subscription-based or one-time purchase option for the paid version. Paid version features: - Batch Compression: Select multiple videos and compress them in one batch. - Fine-Tune Output: Set size, FPS, bitrate, and codec to control quality and compatibility. - Quick Previews: Export a short preview to test settings before full compression. - Preserve Metadata: Keep creation date and location when possible, so videos stay organized. - Work Without Ads: Compress, resize, and review results without ad interruptions. Paid plans: - Subscription: $0.99/month - One-Time Purchase: $9.99 Note: Prices may vary by region and time. ** Terms and Conditions for Subscriptions ** - Auto-renewal occurs 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle unless canceled. - You will be charged through your Apple ID account. - The current billing period cannot be canceled. ■ How to Manage Your Subscription Navigate to Settings.app -> Apple ID -> Subscriptions -> Resize Video Compressor to manage your subscription. Note: If no active subscription is registered, the "Subscription" option may not appear. ** Terms for One-Time Purchases ** - You will be charged through your Apple ID account. - Cancellations are not permitted. ** Terms of Use ** Read full terms here: https://www.codepaint.app/terms/resize-video-compressor

About

Forward

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Forward is a goal setting app encouraging users to dream big. Set your mind on the impossible, make daily progress towards your goals, and discover what you are capable of. Includes optional companion watchOS app for goal tracking and reminders on the go! 1. Add Goals Create your goals with milestones for tracking and a number of customization options within the app. Goals should feel improbable if not impossible when setting them and should be achievable within a year. They should also be goals that will have a significant impact on your personal growth. 2. Daily Progress Make daily progress towards your goals and track them in the app. Receive reminders from Forward to add your progress and keep your streak going! 3. Track Progress View a number of metrics that show you how much progress you've made, including the percentage complete for each goal, your total percentage complete, and a personal growth metric based on your daily progress and compounding growth. Graphics use: https://icons8.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Resize Video Compressor App4 screens
Forward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Resize Video Compressor App at every 5 days against Forward's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Resize Video Compressor App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Forward sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resize Video Compressor App ships an update every 5 days, Forward every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Resize Video Compressor App versus Forward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResize Video Compressor AppForward
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (148 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings148 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodepaint Inc.Dylan Patrick Lloyd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Resize Video Compressor App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly plan$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase plan$9.99
1 purchases

Forward

Subscriptions1
  • Fast Forward$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Resize Video Compressor App free?
Resize Video Compressor App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forward free?
Forward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Resize Video Compressor App or Forward have ads?
Neither Resize Video Compressor App nor Forward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Resize Video Compressor App or Forward?
Resize Video Compressor App ships an update every 5 days, and Forward every 3 weeks. Most recently, Resize Video Compressor App was updated on October 19, 2026 and Forward on October 11, 2026.

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