Comparison

Video Compressor vs PhotoQuickCompress

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
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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/

About

PhotoQuickCompress

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
PhotoQuickCompress4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 5 weeks, PhotoQuickCompress fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Compressor versus PhotoQuickCompress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorPhotoQuickCompress
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLightByte 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

2 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions1
  • Powerful Editor Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video Editor Pro$14.99
3 purchases

PhotoQuickCompress

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • PhotoQuickCompress Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhotoQuickCompress free?
PhotoQuickCompress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or PhotoQuickCompress have ads?
Video Compressor shows ads; PhotoQuickCompress does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or PhotoQuickCompress?
Video Compressor ships an update every 5 weeks, and PhotoQuickCompress fortnightly. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on November 7, 2026 and PhotoQuickCompress on October 31, 2026.

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