Video Compressor vs Video Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Batch video compression
- Reduce video size up to 90%
- Preserves original video quality
- Fast and effective compression
- Ad-free experience
- Simple 3-step process
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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/
Video Compressor
Reduce the size of large videos directly on your device without uploading them to a server. Maintain control over output quality and file size, with options for different compression modes and maximum file size settings. All features are available without ads, subscriptions, or watermarks.
- On-device compression
- No ads, subscriptions, or watermarks
- Adjustable quality and file size
- Multiple compression modes (HEVC, H.264)
- Set maximum output file size
- Preview before and after compression
- Save or share compressed videos
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Make large videos smaller while keeping control of quality and output size. Video Compressor works entirely on your iPhone. Your videos are not uploaded to a server, the original stays untouched, and the finished copy is ready to save or share. Every compression feature is included. There are no ads, subscriptions, in-app purchases, accounts, or watermarks. CHOOSE VIDEOS QUICKLY • Browse your library in a uniform grid with file size and duration on every video • Sort by Newest or Largest to find the videos worth compressing first • Manage the videos available when using limited Photos access • Use Apple’s private picker when you prefer to share access to only one video • Import compatible videos from Files CONTROL THE RESULT • Balanced mode for a practical quality and size tradeoff • Smallest mode using HEVC for stronger space savings • Compatible mode using H.264 for broad playback support • Set a maximum output file size with precise MB entry or the slider • Rename the output file before compressing SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING • Loading and import progress for videos that need preparation • Live compression progress • Clear before-and-after file sizes and percentage saved • Preview the original and compressed videos to compare the result • Checks for the expected duration, audio track, and picture shape SAVE OR SHARE • Save the compressed copy to Photos, with confirmation to avoid duplicate saves • Share it to Files, Messages, Mail, or another compatible app • Keep the original unchanged PRIVATE BY DESIGN Compression happens on your device. Video Compressor includes no account system, developer analytics, advertising SDK, or tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Compressor at none against Video Compressor's 2. Video Compressor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Video Compressor's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Video Compressor 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Video Compressor's.
Video Compressor ships an update every 5 weeks, Video Compressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Compressor | Video Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.2K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LightByte Co., Ltd. | Zhe Wu |
Customer experience
Video Compressor
Video Compressor
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
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Video Compressor
- Powerful Editor Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Video Editor Pro$14.99
Video Compressor
No in-app purchases
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