# Easy Video Compressor vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Easy Video Compressor at 68% against Video Compressor's 15%. Easy Video Compressor also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Video Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Easy Video Compressor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Video Compressor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Easy Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 819 and 436 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Easy Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 15% of Video Compressor's.

Easy Video Compressor ships an update every 4 days, Video Compressor monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Video Compressor | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-video-compressor-resize/id1536338554/reviews)** | [4.5 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-image/id1560851415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **819** | 436 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) | [Asmitaben Dineshbhai Vora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530841384) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-image/id1560851415)

Reduce the file size of your videos and photos without compromising quality. Free up storage space on your device and easily share media. Offers various compression options for optimal results.

**Highlights:** Compress photos and videos by up to 80%, Sort media by creation date, duration, and pixel, Choose video resolution (Full HD, HD, etc.), Set video bitrate for compression, Adjust photo quality and dimensions, Save compressed media without watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Time Purchase Offer | Free | one-time |
| VC One Time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- ✅ Does what it's supposed to do
- ⚡ Functional video compression capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywall after first use
- 📺 Excessive forced advertising throughout app
- 🐛 Frequent app freezes and crashes requiring restarts
- ❌ Video compression fails or produces incorrect output
- 📁 Compressed videos not saved to camera roll

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes frequently, requires restart
- Video compression produces blank or black screen output
- MP4 files not compressing at all
- Compressed videos fail to save to camera roll
- Metadata (date, time, location) lost after compression

**Requested features**

- Sort videos and photos by file size
- Ad-free premium version option
- Ability to disable review prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Video Compressor free?

Easy 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, Easy Video Compressor or Video Compressor?

Easy Video Compressor is rated higher. Easy Video Compressor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.5 from 436 ratings.

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

Easy Video Compressor shows ads; Video Compressor does not.

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

Easy Video Compressor ships an update every 4 days, and Video Compressor monthly. Most recently, Easy Video Compressor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Video Compressor on September 10, 2026.

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