# Easy Video Compressor vs GrayBox

The clearest difference is ads: GrayBox at none against Easy Video Compressor's shown. GrayBox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Easy Video Compressor's advantage is ratings volume (841 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Easy Video Compressor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and GrayBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GrayBox 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 841 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Easy Video Compressor ships an update every 5 days, GrayBox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Video Compressor | GrayBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (841 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-video-compressor-resize/id1536338554/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graybox-camera-and-vault/id6804369184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **841** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) | [Nolan Mayoss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865392829) |

## 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


### GrayBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graybox-camera-and-vault/id6804369184)

This app transforms your phone into an interruption-proof dash cam and private vault. It records continuously, even through calls or app switches, and stores footage securely on your device with passcode protection. Optional Pro features enhance driving and security.

**Highlights:** Interruption-proof recording, Private, passcode-protected vault, Dash cam functionality, Dual camera recording, Lock Mode for continuous recording, Optional Face ID and passcode protection, No account or cloud storage

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GrayBox Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Video Compressor free?

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

### Is GrayBox free?

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

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

GrayBox is rated higher. Easy Video Compressor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 841 ratings, while GrayBox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Easy Video Compressor shows ads; GrayBox does not.

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

Easy Video Compressor ships an update every 5 days, and GrayBox every 3 days. Most recently, Easy Video Compressor was updated on November 3, 2026 and GrayBox on October 24, 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.*