# Compressor Pro vs Glitch Fx

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compressor Pro at every 10 days against Glitch Fx's every 13 months. Compressor Pro also leads on ratings volume (111 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). Glitch Fx's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Compressor Pro costs $3.99 and Glitch Fx $2.99 up front. 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 Compressor Pro against 4.8 for Glitch Fx. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compressor Pro has 111 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compressor Pro ships an update every 10 days, Glitch Fx every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compressor Pro | Glitch Fx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compressor-pro/id1530364526/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-fx-pixel-sorting/id1556558042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LANARS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472204691) | [Dongwook Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615253426) |

## What reviewers say

### Compressor Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compressor-pro/id1530364526)

This app helps you free up storage space by compressing videos and images. It allows you to reduce file sizes without significant quality loss, making it easier to share media and manage your device's storage.

**Highlights:** Compresses videos and images, Frees up disk space, Supports multiple file formats, Offline compression, Restore deleted files, Batch processing up to 30 files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- ✨ Clean UI
- 👍 Works well
- 💡 Good for reducing video size for sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not compress at all
- 🐛 Files do not compress
- 🐛 Stops compressing halfway through
- 🐛 Compression not up to the mark for videos
- 🐛 Cannot set target size or less than 30%

**Reported bugs**

- Charged without permission
- App crashes
- Files do not compress
- Compression stops halfway
- Unable to select output file format

**Requested features**

- Add a way to strip metadata from output video
- Remove 30 file limitation
- Add select all functionality
- Show file names
- Remember quality settings


### Glitch Fx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-fx-pixel-sorting/id1556558042)

Create unique and striking glitch art with powerful pixel sorting and RGB color displacement. Apply these effects to your images, with the option to mask specific areas for precise control.

**Highlights:** Pixel sorting glitch effects, RGB color displacement, Masking tool for specific areas, Unique and beautiful glitch art creation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compressor Pro free?

Compressor Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Glitch Fx free?

Glitch Fx costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compressor Pro or Glitch Fx?

Glitch Fx is rated higher. Compressor Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Glitch Fx averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Compressor Pro or Glitch Fx have ads?

Neither Compressor Pro nor Glitch Fx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compressor Pro or Glitch Fx?

Compressor Pro ships an update every 10 days, and Glitch Fx every 13 months. Most recently, Compressor Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Glitch Fx on October 9, 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.*