Comparison

Video Compressor vs VidCompress

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

Reduce video file sizes to save storage space on your device. This app offers various compression options, including quality presets and manual adjustments for resolution and bitrate. It also supports video conversion, merging, and trimming.

Highlights
  • Compress videos with quality preservation
  • Multiple compression profiles and manual settings
  • Video conversion to various formats
  • Merge and join multiple videos
  • Trim and cut videos
  • Batch compression for multiple files
  • Preview compression results
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

VidCompress

Effortlessly reduce video file sizes while maintaining quality. Optimize storage space and share videos easily with intelligent compression and multiple quality settings. Supports popular formats and batch processing for convenience.

Highlights
  • Intelligent compression
  • Multiple quality settings
  • Resolution control
  • MP4, MOV, M4V support
  • Batch processing
  • Storage analysis
  • Modern interface
Features
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Description: VidCompression is your go-to solution for effortless video compression. Built for simplicity and performance, this powerful app helps you reduce video file sizes while preserving quality – perfect for freeing up storage space or sharing videos. Key Features: Intelligent Compression - Preserve video quality while reducing file size Multiple Quality Settings - Choose from highests, high, medium, low and very low compression levels Resolution Control - Maintain original quality or optimize to 1080p, 720p, or 480p Versatile Format Options - Support for MP4, MOV, and M4V formats Batch Processing - Compress multiple videos simultaneously Storage Analysis - Track original and compressed file sizes Clean, Modern Interface - Designed for iOS with an intuitive user experience Perfect for: Saving storage space on your iPhone/iPad Sharing videos via messaging apps or email Social media uploads Quick video optimization VidCompression focuses on delivering professional-grade compression with maximum simplicity. No complex settings – just efficient, reliable video compression when you need it.

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
VidCompress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Video Compressor at none against VidCompress's shown. Video Compressor also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (485 vs 1). VidCompress's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Video Compressor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per 7 days and VidCompress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VidCompress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 485 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 3 weeks, VidCompress every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video Compressor versus VidCompress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorVidCompress
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (485 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings485 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInverse.AICong Le

Customer experience

Video Compressor

All ratings485 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.7%

VidCompress

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

VidCompress

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions5
  • Base weekly product$2.007 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Quarterly Subscription3 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • 60 Minutes$4.99
  • 300 Minutes$9.99
  • One Time Purchase$19.99
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  • 1000 Minutes$19.99
  • One Time Purchase$24.99
  • 2000 Minutes$29.99
  • Lifetime Premium Membership2 variants$29.99
  • One Time Purchase$39.99
1 purchases

VidCompress

One-time1
  • VideoCompress Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VidCompress free?
VidCompress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or VidCompress?
VidCompress is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 485 ratings, while VidCompress averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Video Compressor or VidCompress have ads?
VidCompress shows ads; Video Compressor does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or VidCompress?
Video Compressor ships an update every 3 weeks, and VidCompress every 7 months. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 18, 2026 and VidCompress on September 25, 2026.

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