Video Compressor vs PhotoQuickCompress
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/
PhotoQuickCompress
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QuickPress is a simple, beautiful, local photo compression tool that frees up your storage — all processed locally on your device for complete privacy. No complicated setup, no accounts, no waiting. Just three steps: browse your albums, select photos, and start compressing. Your photos get smaller fast, and everything else is handled by the system. Features: • Batch Compression — Compress multiple photos in one go • Quality Control — Adjust quality with a live size estimate • Size Scaling — Shrink dimensions by percentage to save even more space • Target Size — Set a target file size (e.g. 500KB) and let the app auto-tune quality and dimensions to hit it • Format Options — Output as JPG, PNG, or keep the original format (HEIC auto-converts to JPG) • Keep Original Date — Compressed photos keep their original capture time, staying in place in your photo timeline • Album Overview — See photo counts and total sizes per album, sorted by size or date • 17 Languages — Full localization with instant in-app switching All processing happens locally on your device. No uploads, no tracking — your photos never leave your phone. Perfect for clearing storage space or shrinking photos before sharing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PhotoQuickCompress at none against Video Compressor's shown. PhotoQuickCompress also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and PhotoQuickCompress sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Video Compressor ships an update every 5 weeks, PhotoQuickCompress fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Compressor | PhotoQuickCompress |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LightByte Co., Ltd. | Sailiken Tech |
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
PhotoQuickCompress
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
PhotoQuickCompress
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
- PhotoQuickCompress Pro$5.99
Questions
Is Video Compressor free?
Is PhotoQuickCompress free?
Do Video Compressor or PhotoQuickCompress have ads?
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or PhotoQuickCompress?
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