# Video Compressor vs Video Compressor, Resizer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Compressor at 81% against Video Compressor, Resizer's 0%. Video Compressor also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 1). Video Compressor, Resizer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Video Compressor, Resizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Compressor, Resizer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Video Compressor, Resizer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Video Compressor ships an update every 5 weeks, Video Compressor, Resizer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | Video Compressor, Resizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-hq-compress/id1546946937/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resizer/id6752021799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LightByte Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494269061) | [Reena Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708538764) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-hq-compress/id1546946937)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Powerful Editor Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Video Editor Pro | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient compression
- 💡 Useful features (collage, GIF, etc.)
- 🤘 Great app overall
- 🎉 Free and no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
- 🤷‍♂️ Compression issues (no size reduction)
- 🤨 Metadata/export problems

**Reported bugs**

- Videos getting inverted during export
- Disappearing clips in video collage
- Prompts in Chinese language

**Requested features**

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


### Video Compressor, Resizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resizer/id6752021799)

Easily reduce video file sizes, trim unwanted sections, crop footage, and resize videos for social media or storage. This app offers simple tools to manage and edit videos without complex editing software.

**Highlights:** Video compression to reduce file size, Video cropping to focus on specific areas, Video trimming and cutting, Resizing and format conversion, Social media preparation, Storage saving tools

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

### Is Video Compressor, Resizer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or Video Compressor, Resizer?

Video Compressor, Resizer is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Video Compressor, Resizer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor or Video Compressor, Resizer have ads?

Video Compressor shows ads; Video Compressor, Resizer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Video Compressor, Resizer?

Video Compressor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Video Compressor, Resizer every 2 months. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Video Compressor, Resizer 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.*