FrameStep vs Video Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FrameStep
This video player allows users to precisely step through videos frame by frame. It's ideal for detailed video review, offering intuitive on-screen controls and expanded functionality with a keyboard. Videos can be accessed through various methods, ensuring flexibility for different workflows.
- Frame-by-frame video playback
- On-screen controls for play/pause and scrubbing
- Keyboard support for advanced controls
- Access videos via Files app or Share sheet
- Designed for animators and VFX artists
- Intuitive interface
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FrameStep is a video player designed to allow you to step through videos one frame at a time. Originally designed for Animators and VFX artists, FrameStep can be used by anyone for video review. One screen controls are provided for basic operations like play/pause, frame ahead/back, and timeline scrubbing. Tapping the four quadrants of the video gives larger targets. With an attached keyboard, additional controls are available, like speed control in addition to the more common ones listed above. Videos maybe be opened though its interface, via the Files app, or through the Share sheet in another app. FrameStep does not read from your photos -- you must save videos from Photos to Files to view ones created on you iPad / iPhone.
Video Compressor
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Video Compressor makes big videos small — quickly, privately, and without a single upload. Pick a video, choose how much you want to save, and it re-encodes right on your iPhone. No account, no sign-up, no server. Everything works offline. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Three clear choices instead of a wall of settings: • Smaller File — best for sharing and messaging • Balanced — great quality with a much smaller file • Better Quality — preserves more detail You always see the original size, an estimate before you start, and the exact final size when it is done. Then save to Photos or share anywhere. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • Every video is processed on your device • Nothing is uploaded, ever • No account, no login, no tracking • Works in Airplane Mode • The app only asks for permission to save — never to read your library NO WATERMARKS Not on free videos. Not on any videos. PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock everything once. It is not a subscription and never renews. • Unlimited compression • Target file size — ask for 25 MB, get about 25 MB • Batch compression for several videos at once • 4K and full-resolution output • Advanced quality, resolution and codec controls (HEVC and H.264) • Option to remove audio Every new user gets 3 compressions to try the app properly before deciding. WORKS WITH WHAT YOU SHOOT 4K and 60 fps, HDR, HEVC and H.264, portrait and landscape, slow motion and time-lapse, and clips with no audio. Orientation is always preserved, videos are never upscaled, and your originals are never modified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FrameStep at none against Video Compressor's 1. FrameStep also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. FrameStep asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FrameStep | Video Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nathaniel Dirksen | Selahattin Bozat |
In-app purchases
FrameStep
No in-app purchases
Video Compressor
- Video Compressor Pro$9.99
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