Comparison

Video Compressor vs Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

Easily reduce video file sizes, convert formats, and merge clips. Offers various compression options to save storage space without significant quality loss. Supports batch processing and provides a preview before compressing.

Highlights
  • Compress videos to save space
  • Convert between multiple video formats
  • Trim and merge video clips
  • Batch processing for multiple videos
  • Preview compression settings
  • Adjust video bitrate and resolution
Features
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Video Compressor & Converter provides users with default compression/preset profiles to reduce the size of the video. Users can choose desired compression quality, compression speed, cut, trim and change video resolution. Users can also convert any format video to any other format. Easily merge and join videos to play together. This Video Compressor can compress an uncompressed video without losing quality using X264 codec. It can also compress a compressed video by decreasing the quality which is Resolution. It supports many video formats. Supported Video Formats MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP, FLV, MTS, MPEG, MPG, WMV, M4V, MOV, VOB. KEY FEATURES: - Compress an uncompressed video by keeping original quality. - Choose from predefined multiple compression profiles with different quality and size settings. - Compress video to a manually inputted size. - Shows a preview of small duration for the chosen compression settings before the compression process starts. Helps users to understand the quality of the compression beforehand. - Queue multiple videos to compress them in batch mode. - Choose Compression process speed. Higher the speed larger the compressed video size. - Compresses a video by decreasing resolution, video bitrate. In this option the user can see the estimated compressed video size before compressing. This doesn’t preserve original quality. - Compare compressed and original video by playing them simultaneously in the same screen. - Reduces video size, shrink video, save and clear device's storage space. - High quality video compression and Low quality video compression. - Medium compression option will be completed much faster than the High compression. But High compression will shrink the size much more than Medium compression. - Has the option to compress and convert video very fast. - Change any video format to any other format. - Import files from Photos(gallery), Cloud, and Via Wi-fi. - Clean UI design and super easy to use. - Keep video quality sharp. - Convert video to MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP, FLV, MTS, M2TS, TS, M4V, MOV formats.(PRO Feature) - Convert video from MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP, FLV, MTS, MPEG, MPG, WMV, M4V, MOV, VOB formats. - Easily Locate Compressed Videos on Output section. - Marge and Join Videos. - Change aspect ratios while merging. - Trim Videos. - Play Compressed and Converted Video. - Share compressed, converted and size-reduced videos. - Shrink the video to the specific size - Control video bitrate manually. - Choose custom resolution. - Cut, Trim, convert and compress. BEFORE AND AFTER SAMPLES Before: 72.7MB — After: 7.7MB (89.41% smaller) Before: 194.6MB — After: 8.6MB (95.58% smaller) Before: 1.37GB — After: 628.7MB (54.11% smaller) This is the best Video compressor and converter app in the market which provides many options for compressing your video. Also, you can compress videos in batch mode by queuing multiple videos. You can choose desired compression quality, compression speed, video resolution, bitrate etc. Video Compressor Compact Video Terms of Use at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sjCpwsrHCufCvdOi6c0rd7Isu33_STR30NmX1YIn8Uo Video Compressor Compact Video Privacy Policy at https://docs.google.com/document/d/12EmYbpJ_HTufXgKW1R4pl0ftmNxsE8w_evvmoDSMDlM/edit

About

Video Compressor

Reclaim iCloud storage by compressing videos and photos, removing duplicates, and cleaning up unwanted media. Optimize your entire media library with powerful, on-device tools to free up space without deleting memories.

Highlights
  • Compress videos using HEVC (H.265)
  • Compress photos with HEIC or AVIF encoding
  • Find and remove duplicate photos/videos
  • Clean up burst photos and optimize Live Photos
  • Identify and remove unwanted media like screenshots
  • Free up iCloud storage with on-device processing
  • Batch processing for entire libraries
Features
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STOP WASTING iCLOUD STORAGE - OPTIMIZE YOUR PHOTOS & VIDEOS INSTANTLY HEVCut is the ultimate storage optimizer for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users who want to reclaim iCloud space without deleting precious memories. With powerful tools for both videos AND photos, you can compress, clean, and organize your entire media library with just a few taps. Perfect for everyday users, creators, and anyone tired of "Storage Full" messages. KEY BENEFITS • Compress Videos Instantly - Reduce video file sizes by 50–80% using HEVC (H.265) technology • Compress Photos - Shrink large photos using efficient HEIC or AVIF encoding without quality loss • Find & Remove Duplicates - Automatically detect duplicate photos and videos wasting space • Clean Up Burst Photos - Keep only the best shot from burst photo sequences • Optimize Live Photos - Convert Live Photos to stills or remove the video component • Identify Unwanted Media - Find screenshots, social media downloads, and low-quality content • Free Up iCloud Storage - Keep every memory without paying for more storage • Faster Uploads & Sharing - Smaller files mean faster AirDrop, backups, and streaming VIDEO TOOLS • Video Compressor - One-tap HEVC encoding that reduces file sizes dramatically • Duplicate Video Finder - Scan your library for identical videos taking up space • Unwanted Video Finder - Identify low-quality or redundant video content • External Storage Export - Compress directly to SD cards and external drives PHOTO TOOLS • Photo Compressor - Convert large photos to efficient HEIC or AVIF format • Duplicate Photos Finder - Smart detection of similar photos taken at the same time • Burst Photo Cleaner - Automatically keep key photos and clean up burst sequences • Live Photo Cleaner - Remove video components from Live Photos to save space • Unwanted Photos Finder - Detect screenshots and social media downloads cluttering your library SMART FEATURES • Batch Processing - Optimize entire libraries in seconds • Smart Storage Analysis - Instantly see how much space you'll save • Background Scanning - Automatically identifies optimization opportunities • Native iCloud Integration - Works directly with your Photos library • Privacy First - Everything happens on-device, no uploads required • Beautiful Design - Minimal, intuitive, and built for Apple performance PERFECT FOR: • iPhone users running out of iCloud storage • Photographers with thousands of burst photos and Live Photos • Creators handling large 4K, HDR, or ProRes videos • Travelers storing tons of photos and footage • Anyone wanting to clean up their photo library without losing quality WHY HEVCut? HEVCut makes storage optimization simple, fast, and private. No cloud uploads, no complex editing tools, just powerful compression and smart cleanup powered by Apple's frameworks. Everything runs securely on your device. Don't waste time deleting memories or paying for more iCloud storage. Just optimize, clean, and enjoy more space instantly. Don't delete. Don't upgrade. Just optimize. Download HEVCut today and unlock the full potential of your iPhone, iPad, and iCloud storage. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Video Compressor and Video Compressor both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 58% of Video Compressor's. Video Compressor also leads on ratings volume (514 vs 99) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Video Compressor's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Video Compressor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Video Compressor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Video Compressor against 4.7 for Video Compressor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 514 ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 58% of Video Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 3 weeks, Video Compressor every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video Compressor versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (514 ratings)4.7 (99 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings514 — better99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInverse.AIAlejandro Pacheco

Customer experience

Video Compressor

All ratings506 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative11.2%

Video Compressor

All ratings99 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Video Compressor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads not working properly, preventing access to features
  • Issues with preserving original video file names during batch compression
  • Compressed videos sometimes larger than originals

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add HEVC format option
  • Increase default batch selection limit
  • Add 'delete original video' feature
  • Improve HDR video compression

Video Compressor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription3 Days trial$9.993 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • 60 Minutes$4.99
  • 300 Minutes$9.99
  • One Time Purchase$19.99
Show 3 more
  • One Time Purchase$24.99
  • 2000 Minutes$29.99
  • One Time Purchase$39.99
10 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions6
  • Pro$4.997 Days
  • Pro$9.997 Days
  • Pro$12.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Pro$19.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro$5.99
  • Pro$19.99
  • Unlimited$19.99
Show 1 more
  • Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor 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, Video Compressor or Video Compressor?
Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.7 from 99 ratings.
Do Video Compressor or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Video Compressor?
Video Compressor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Video Compressor every 6 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on November 7, 2026 and Video Compressor on November 11, 2026.

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