Comparison

FrameStep vs Video Compressor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Video Compressor

Features
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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.

Screenshots

FrameStep2 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FrameStep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FrameStep versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrameStepVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathaniel DirksenSelahattin Bozat

In-app purchases

None

FrameStep

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Compressor

One-time1
  • Video Compressor Pro$9.99

Questions

Is FrameStep free?
FrameStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FrameStep or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither FrameStep nor Video Compressor shows ads.

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