Comparison

Easy Video Compressor vs Tap Highlight

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

Tap Highlight

Easily create sports highlight reels from long videos by simply tapping during playback. This editor automatically clips moments and allows for reordering, adding transitions, and merging clips into a shareable HD video.

Highlights
  • One-tap clipping of favorite moments
  • Fast playback review
  • Customizable clip duration
  • Drag-and-drop clip reordering
  • Stylish transition effects
  • One-tap merging and saving to Photos
Features
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Easily Create Sports Highlight Videos Just by Tapping! Tap Highlight is the ultimate video editor that lets anyone instantly turn long match videos or event recordings into awesome highlight reels! No complex timeline editing or video editing skills required! Just play your video and tap the "Nice Play!" button whenever a great moment happens. The app automatically cuts and saves the seconds right before and after your tap. ■ Key Features 1. Intuitive One-Tap Clipping Simply tap while watching to clip your favorite moments. Supports fast playback (1.5x–3.0x) so you can review long videos in no time. Customize the clip duration freely! 2. Reorder & Fine-Tune Clips View all recorded moments in a simple list. Drag & drop to reorder scenes and adjust start/end times for each clip with precision. 3. Rich Transition Effects Add stylish transitions like Fade, Slide, or Zoom between clips to create professional-looking sports highlight reels effortlessly. 4. Merge & Save with One Tap Combine selected clips into a single HD video and save it directly to your Photos app. Perfect for sharing on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or sending to teammates and family! ■ Perfect For: ・Saving best sports moments (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, etc.) ・Creating kids' sports highlight reels and growth video logs ・Anyone who finds standard video editing apps too complicated ・Trimming long videos from trips or events into fast-paced recap clips ■ Great for Various Uses: [Sports Matches & Training] ・Extract goals, home runs, fast breaks, or key saves to build a personal highlight reel. ・Great for swimming, track & field, dance, or martial arts to check form and review technique. [School Events & Recitals] ・Cut out idle footage and create a child-focused recap video to share with grandparents. [Pets, Trips & Social Media] ・Capture funny pet moments or jump shots, add transitions, and share directly to TikTok or Reels. [Lectures & Seminars] ・Clip key lecture moments for quick review later. Turn your long unedited videos into unforgettable highlight reels today!

Screenshots

Easy Video Compressor4 screens
Tap Highlight3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Easy Video Compressor at 68% against Tap Highlight's 0%. Easy Video Compressor also leads on price (Free vs $1.99). Tap Highlight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Video Compressor ships an update every 4 days, Tap Highlight weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Easy Video Compressor versus Tap Highlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Video CompressorTap Highlight
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (829 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings829 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOsawa ShunsukeSohta Itoh

Customer experience

Easy Video Compressor

All ratings829 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

Tap Highlight

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Tap Highlight

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
None

Tap Highlight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Easy Video Compressor free?
Easy Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap Highlight free?
Tap Highlight costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Easy Video Compressor or Tap Highlight have ads?
Easy Video Compressor shows ads; Tap Highlight does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy Video Compressor or Tap Highlight?
Easy Video Compressor ships an update every 4 days, and Tap Highlight weekly. Most recently, Easy Video Compressor was updated on October 19, 2026 and Tap Highlight on October 2, 2026.

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