# Easy Video Compressor vs PashNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PashNote at none against Easy Video Compressor's 3. PashNote also leads on ads (none vs shown). Easy Video Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Easy Video Compressor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PashNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Easy Video Compressor ships an update every 5 days, PashNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Video Compressor | PashNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-video-compressor-resize/id1536338554/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **844** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) | [Kenichiro Kariya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1251330606) |

## 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


### PashNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pashnote/id6801422227)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Video Compressor free?

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

### Is PashNote free?

PashNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Easy Video Compressor shows ads; PashNote does not.

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

Easy Video Compressor ships an update every 5 days, and PashNote weekly. Most recently, Easy Video Compressor was updated on November 7, 2026 and PashNote on November 6, 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.*