Comparison

Easy Video Compressor vs PicStats

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

PicStats

Features
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Your photo library already contains patterns. PicStats helps you see them through private statistics calculated on your iPhone. Explore your library: • Review photos, videos, favorites, screenshots, and activity by year. • See capture rhythms across hours, days, months, seasons, and streaks. • Explore formats, places, trips, people, faces, and visual subjects. • Use semantic categories produced with Apple Vision. • Create albums from the memories linked to a statistic. • Compare aggregated PicStats scores with Game Center friends. PicStats uses PhotoKit, Vision, and SwiftData to build a local derived index. No PicStats account or server is required. Photos, coordinates, recognized text, and PhotoKit identifiers are not uploaded to a PicStats server. Limited Photos access is supported, so results reflect only the items you choose. You can stop analysis and delete the local index at any time. PicStats Pro unlocks semantic analysis, advanced statistics, and personal connections. Purchases and restores are handled by Apple through StoreKit. Choose the Photos access that suits you, then discover what your library reveals. Terms of Use: https://lxucan.com/projects/picstats/terms.html

Screenshots

Easy Video Compressor4 screens
PicStats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PicStats at none against Easy Video Compressor's shown. Easy Video Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 PicStats sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Easy Video Compressor versus PicStats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Video CompressorPicStats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (829 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings829 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOsawa ShunsukeEloi Carrelet

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

PicStats

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
1 purchases

PicStats

Subscriptions1
  • PicStats Pro$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Easy Video Compressor free?
Easy Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicStats free?
PicStats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Easy Video Compressor or PicStats have ads?
Easy Video Compressor shows ads; PicStats does not.

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