Comparison

Video Compressor vs Video Compressor App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

This app allows you to significantly reduce the file size of your videos, preserving original quality. It offers a fast and effective batch compression process with a simple three-step method. Enjoy ad-free video compression.

Highlights
  • Batch video compression
  • Reduce video size up to 90%
  • Preserves original video quality
  • Fast and effective compression
  • Ad-free experience
  • Simple 3-step process
Features
Read full description

Video Compress is a batch video compressor. 100% free, no ads. Reduce video size by up to 90% while video quality remains at original quality. Fast, effective, and ad-free.elect video, choose target size, compress, only 3 steps. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Video Compressor App

Free up device storage by compressing videos to smaller sizes. Easily reduce file sizes for sharing or to reclaim space on your phone. Choose your desired quality and approximate size for compressed videos.

Highlights
  • Compress videos to save space
  • Resize videos
  • Choose desired approximate size
  • Reduce video file size for sharing
  • Free up device storage
Features
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Video Compressor is a simple video compression app for iPhone and iPad. Compress video files, reduce video size, and make large videos easier to store, send, and share. Need to compress a video file that is too large? Choose a video, select your preferred output size, and reduce video file size in just a few taps. Video Compressor helps you shrink video file size while keeping a good balance between smaller files and video quality. Use Video Compressor to: • Compress video files on iPhone and iPad • Reduce video size and save storage space • Make video file size smaller • Shrink large videos before sharing • Compress MP4 video files • Reduce MP4 file size • Compress MOV files • Use an MP4 compressor and MOV compressor in one app • Compress video for email, Messages and other apps! • Reduce video dimensions and resize videos • Choose an approximate target file size Large videos, 4K videos, screen recordings, MP4 files, and MOV files can take up a lot of storage. With Video Compressor, you can compress video size, reduce large video files, and save space on your device. Trying to send a video by email? Compress the video file before attaching it. Trying to share a video on Messages apps? Make the video smaller before sending. Trying to free up storage? Shrink large videos and keep smaller copies. Video Compressor is useful when you need: • A video compressor for iPhone • An MP4 compressor • A MOV compressor • A video compression app for iPhone • A video file size reducer • A video resolution reducer • A way to reduce video file size • A way to make videos smaller Choose the size that works for you and create a smaller video file that is easier to save or share. Download Video Compressor App: Compress and start reducing video file size today. • Subscriptions & Terms • Our subscription plan are billed monthly. Free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the trial period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. All subscriptions automatically renew if it is not cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for the next subscription period up to 24 hours prior to the current subscription expiring. It is not possible to cancel an existing in-app subscription. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.algotwist.com/apps/video-compress/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Video Compressor App4 screens

Verdict

The call

Video Compressor and Video Compressor App both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Video Compressor App's. Video Compressor also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 238). Video Compressor App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Video Compressor App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Video Compressor against 4.6 for Video Compressor App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 2.1K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Video Compressor App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 5 weeks, Video Compressor App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Video Compressor versus Video Compressor App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorVideo Compressor App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better4.6 (238 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better238
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLightByte Co., Ltd.AlgoTwist Ltd

Customer experience

Video Compressor

All ratings2,106 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.0%

Video Compressor App

All ratings238 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Video Compressor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos getting inverted during export
  • Disappearing clips in video collage
  • Prompts in Chinese language

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable collage layouts
  • Precise GIF trimming controls
  • 4K video compression support
  • Ability to add custom audio

Video Compressor App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions1
  • Powerful Editor Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video Editor Pro$8.99
7 purchases

Video Compressor App

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Full Access$13.99
  • Lifetime Full Access$19.99
  • Lifetime Full Access$29.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor App free?
Video Compressor App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or Video Compressor App?
Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Video Compressor App averages 4.6 from 238 ratings.
Do Video Compressor or Video Compressor App have ads?
Video Compressor shows ads; Video Compressor App does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Video Compressor App?
Video Compressor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Video Compressor App monthly. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 17, 2026 and Video Compressor App on October 14, 2026.

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