# Easy Video Compressor vs Shrink

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Easy Video Compressor at 850 against Shrink's 1. Easy Video Compressor also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Easy Video Compressor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Shrink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.09 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shrink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Video Compressor has 850 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Video Compressor | Shrink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (850 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-video-compressor-resize/id1536338554/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shrink-video-size-compressor/id6796864010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **850** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) | [RIPESEED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725109933) |

## 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support for development | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treat the Developer to Miso Udon | $5.99 | 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


### Shrink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shrink-video-size-compressor/id6796864010)

This app helps you reduce the size of your video files by up to 90% directly on your device, preserving visible quality. It offers batch processing, quality comparison, and intelligent filtering to find and compress your largest videos efficiently. Your videos are processed entirely on-device for privacy.

**Highlights:** Compress videos up to 90% smaller, Batch compress multiple clips, Compare compressed vs. original quality, Intelligent filtering for large videos, 100% on-device processing, Background processing, Preserves metadata like dates and locations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.09 | per month |
| One-Month Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Video Compressor free?

Easy Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shrink free?

Shrink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Easy Video Compressor or Shrink?

Shrink is rated higher. Easy Video Compressor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 850 ratings, while Shrink averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Easy Video Compressor and Shrink show ads.

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

Easy Video Compressor ships an update every 5 days, and Shrink every 5 days. Most recently, Easy Video Compressor was updated on November 13, 2026 and Shrink on October 31, 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.*