# Video compressor express vs Easy Video Compressor

The clearest difference is price: Easy Video Compressor at Free against Video compressor express's $1.99. Easy Video Compressor also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Video compressor express's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Easy Video Compressor is free to download; Video compressor express costs $1.99 up front. Easy Video Compressor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Video compressor express asks for nothing beyond the download.

Easy Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Video Compressor has 829 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Video compressor express's written reviews are positive against 68% of Easy Video Compressor's.

Video compressor express ships an update every 3 weeks, Easy Video Compressor every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video compressor express | Easy Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-express/id1529042665/reviews) | **[4.8 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-video-compressor-resize/id1536338554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **829** |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jorge Cozain](https://appshunter.io/developer/576265620) | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) |

## What reviewers say

### Video compressor express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-express/id1529042665)

Free up device storage by compressing videos to smaller file sizes. Convert videos to various formats like MP4, MOV, and M4V while maintaining desired quality. Batch processing and a dedicated WhatsApp mode simplify sharing long videos.

**Highlights:** Compress videos to save storage, Convert to MP4, MOV, M4V, Choose video quality (Low, Medium, High, Original), Select H264 or HEVC codecs, Batch video conversion, WhatsApp sharing mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Compresses videos effectively
- 💡 Preserves EXIF/metadata
- 👍 Good compression ratio
- 🚀 Quick conversion speed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 App freezes or restarts
- 🐛 Does not compress for WhatsApp
- 🐛 Fails to load videos
- 🐛 Compresses wrong videos in multi-select

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during compression
- App closes unexpectedly
- Videos are not compressed for WhatsApp
- App fails to load videos
- Incorrect videos are compressed during multi-selection

**Requested features**

- Encode videos in the background
- Ability to convert videos saved from Files app
- Option to choose video quality
- Progress bar for compression status
- Option to delete original video after compression


### Easy Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-video-compressor-resize/id1536338554)

Reduce video file sizes to free up storage space on your device. Compare compressed videos side-by-side, convert formats and codecs, and manage your media library efficiently. Optionally turn off audio and retain original video metadata.

**Highlights:** Compress videos to save storage, Compare before/after compression, Convert MOV/MP4 formats, Convert H.264/HEVC codecs, Turn off audio, Display video metadata

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support for development | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Edition | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast compression
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for reducing video file size
- 👍 Preserves video quality
- 👍 Convenient batch processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after update
- 🔒 Requires full access to photos/videos
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Compression issues with some videos

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot open app after recent update
- Save button not working in some cases
- Incorrect file size display after compression

**Requested features**

- Option to save EXIF data
- Support for VBR encoding
- iPad-optimized interface
- Ability to delete original videos after compression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video compressor express free?

Video compressor express costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Easy Video Compressor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video compressor express or Easy Video Compressor?

Easy Video Compressor is rated higher. Video compressor express averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Easy Video Compressor averages 4.8 from 829 ratings.

### Do Video compressor express or Easy Video Compressor have ads?

Easy Video Compressor shows ads; Video compressor express does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video compressor express or Easy Video Compressor?

Video compressor express ships an update every 3 weeks, and Easy Video Compressor every 4 days. Most recently, Video compressor express was updated on September 29, 2026 and Easy Video Compressor on October 17, 2026.

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