Comparison

Easy Video Compressor vs Clear Status

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

Head to head
About

Easy Video Compressor

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
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Easy Video Compressor is a video compression app that reduces the file size of videos on your iPhone and iPad. Pick a target size of 10 MB, 25 MB, or 50 MB, or choose the quality you want, and compress. It helps you share videos by email or chat, fit upload limits, and save storage space. Compression runs entirely on your device, so your videos are never uploaded for processing. The free version lets you compress videos one at a time by target size or quality. Batch compression and fine-grained settings are available in the Pro version (one-time purchase). ■ Shrink videos for storage, email, and social media uploads - You keep seeing "Storage Almost Full" - Your photo library is packed with videos of kids and pets - A video is too large to attach to an email or send on WhatsApp or Discord - A submission form or social platform rejects your upload - You want to keep 4K footage without it eating up space - You want to convert H.264 to HEVC (H.265) - You want to convert MOV to MP4 (Pro) ■ Compress to a target size (Target Size mode) Choose 10 MB, 25 MB, or 50 MB, and the app automatically works out the resolution, bitrate, and audio settings for you. No technical knowledge needed. - See the estimated size and resolution before compressing - Get a heads-up before compressing if the target is unrealistic - If the result exceeds the target, the app adjusts the settings where possible and compresses again - Pro lets you set any target from 1 to 500 MB in 1 MB steps Note: Some videos cannot be reduced to the size you specify. ■ Compress by quality (Quality mode) - Choose a resolution: 4K, Full HD, HD, SD, or 360p - Adjust the bitrate to balance quality against file size - Supports H.264 and HEVC (H.265) codecs - Pro adds resolution in 1% steps, frame rate changes, and muting audio ■ Compare before and after, then save View the original and compressed videos on one screen to check the quality before saving or sharing. Replace the original with the compressed version and tidy up your library to free up storage. Pro lets you play both videos simultaneously and delete the original right from the app. ■ Find videos quickly Thumbnails show file size, resolution, duration, file format, codec, and bitrate, so the largest videos are easy to spot. You can compress videos from the Files app (such as iCloud Drive) as well as your photo library. ■ Background compression On iOS 26 and later, compression keeps running when you switch to another app. On devices with a Dynamic Island, you can check the progress there. Note: Compression may be interrupted by system conditions or if you force quit the app. ■ On-device compression, no upload required All processing happens on your device. Your videos are never uploaded to an external server for compression. Videos stored on your device can be compressed offline. ■ Pro version (one-time purchase) Pro is a single purchase. There are no monthly or yearly fees. - Compress multiple videos at once - Set the target size in 1 MB steps - Set the resolution in 1% steps and change the frame rate - Mute audio for an even smaller file - Convert to MP4 - Keep the original date, time, and location (MOV output also keeps camera information) - Delete the original video from within the app - Play the original and compressed videos side by side - Sort by duration, width, height, and more - Filter by duration or file format (MP4 / MOV) - Customize the file name of compressed videos - No ads ■ How it works 1. Pick a video from the list 2. Choose a target size or a quality 3. Tap Compress 4. Compare before and after, then save or share ■ Requirements iPhone and iPad running iOS 15 or later Available since 2020 and trusted by users around the world. Questions or suggestions? Use Contact in the app settings.

About

Clear Status

This app enhances your photos and videos to prevent blur when uploading them as status updates on WhatsApp. Achieve HD quality with a single click, ensuring your media looks its best.

Highlights
  • One-click status optimization
  • Upload HD quality photos and videos
  • Prevent blur on WhatsApp status
  • Optimize videos for WhatsApp
  • Optimize photos for sharing
Features
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# Clear Status – Upload HD WhatsApp Status & Reduce Blur Is your WhatsApp Status blurry after uploading? You're not alone. Millions of WhatsApp users experience reduced photo and video quality when sharing Status. Clear Status helps you optimize your photos and videos before uploading so they appear much clearer on WhatsApp. Whether you're sharing memories, travel photos, business promotions, festival greetings, or daily updates, Clear Status helps you get the best possible quality on your WhatsApp Status. ## Why Clear Status? • Upload clearer WhatsApp Status • Reduce blurry photos and videos • Optimize media for WhatsApp • One-click optimization • Fast processing • Simple and easy to use • Supports both Photos & Videos • Clean and lightweight app ## How to Use 1. Select the Photo or Video you want to upload. 2. Tap **Optimize for WhatsApp**. 3. Tap **Open WhatsApp**. 4. Upload the optimized file to your Status. 5. For the best quality, use the **Forward** button instead of the **Share** button while posting your Status. That's it! Your WhatsApp Status will look much clearer. ## Perfect For • Daily WhatsApp users • Content creators • Small businesses • Digital marketers • Influencers • Students • Photographers • Anyone who wants better-looking WhatsApp Status updates ## Premium Features Unlock even better quality and additional features with Clear Status Premium. • Unlimited optimizations • Faster processing • Ad-free experience • Access to future premium features Download Clear Status today and stop letting blurry WhatsApp Status ruin your photos and videos. Terms of Use ========== https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Easy Video Compressor4 screens
Clear Status4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Clear Status at none against Easy Video Compressor's shown. Easy Video Compressor's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (68% vs 51%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Easy Video Compressor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Clear Status sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.09 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 — 4.8 for Easy Video Compressor against 4.7 for Clear Status. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Video Compressor has 822 ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Easy Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 51% of Clear Status's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Video Compressor ships an update every 4 days, Clear Status fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Easy Video Compressor versus Clear Status: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Video CompressorClear Status
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (822 ratings) — better4.7 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better51.4% of reviews
Number of ratings822 — better90
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOsawa ShunsukeAkash Varlani

Customer experience

Easy Video Compressor

All ratings822 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative26.9%

Clear Status

All ratings90 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative48.6%

Bugs and requests

Easy Video Compressor

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Clear Status

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Easy Video Compressor

One-time2
  • Support for development$4.99
  • Pro Edition$9.99
8 purchases

Clear Status

Subscriptions6
  • Per-Week$2.097 Days
  • Per-Week$2.997 Days
  • Per-Month$3.491 Month
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  • Per-Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Per-Year$13.991 Year
  • Per-Year$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • One-Time$20.99
  • One-Time$29.99

Questions

Is Easy Video Compressor free?
Easy Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clear Status free?
Clear Status is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Easy Video Compressor or Clear Status?
Easy Video Compressor is rated higher. Easy Video Compressor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Clear Status averages 4.7 from 90 ratings.
Do Easy Video Compressor or Clear Status have ads?
Easy Video Compressor shows ads; Clear Status does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy Video Compressor or Clear Status?
Easy Video Compressor ships an update every 4 days, and Clear Status fortnightly. Most recently, Easy Video Compressor was updated on September 28, 2026 and Clear Status on September 30, 2026.

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