Comparison

Compress Videos vs Compress Photo & Video

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

Head to head
About

Compress Videos

Free up iPhone storage by compressing videos without sacrificing quality. This app offers powerful video compression, conversion, and resizing tools, along with an audio extractor. Manage your media efficiently and keep your device running smoothly.

Highlights
  • Fast video compression
  • Preview compressed size
  • Video resize and resolution change
  • Cut and trim videos
  • Audio extractor (video to MP3)
  • Supports multiple video formats
Features
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Free Up Space on Your iPhone with Smart Video Compression - Photos and videos can quickly take up to 90% of your iPhone storage. If you’re running out of space, it’s time to compress your videos and resize large files without sacrificing quality. - Video Compressor Pro is a powerful yet easy-to-use video compressor and file compressor that helps you create extra space storage on your iPhone. Using advanced compression technology inspired by tools like HandBrake, it can compress a 300MB video down to 30MB while maintaining Full HD resolution. * Powerful Video Compress & Convert Tool Video Compressor Pro supports video compress, conversion, and resizing for almost all popular video formats. You can choose from ready-made presets or customize everything — from video resolution, bitrate, compression speed, to output file size. Want to change resolution, resize video, or preview the compressed size before saving? This app gives you full control. * Key Features: - Fast video compress with high efficiency - Preview compressed size before saving - Compress videos in high / normal / low quality - Video resize with multiple resolutions - Change resolution without noticeable quality loss - Cut & trim videos to any length - Convert trimmed videos without re-encoding quality loss - Audio extractor: convert video to MP3 easily - Supports almost all formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and more - Shrink files and share instantly - Free up storage and gain free space for iPhone * Video to MP3 & Audio Extraction: Need audio only? The built-in video to MP3 converter lets you extract music, voice, or sound effects from videos quickly and cleanly. * One App, Multiple Solutions: Whether you need a video compressor, file compressor, video resize tool, or audio extractor, Video Compressor Pro helps you save storage, manage media efficiently, and keep your iPhone running smoothly. SUBSCRIPTION: You can subscribe for unlimited access to all feature. - The subscription is $2.99 per week with 3 day free trial, auto-renewable, cancel anytime - The subscription is $2.99 per monthly with 3 day free trial, auto-renewable, cancel anytime - The subscription is $9.99 per 6 monthly with 3 day free trial, auto-renewable, cancel anytime - The subscription is $4.99 per month with 3 day free trial, auto-renewable, cancel anytime - The subscription is $9.99 per month with 3 day free trial, auto-renewable, cancel anytime - The subscription is $14.99 per month with 3 day free trial, auto-renewable, cancel anytime - The subscription is $19.99 per year with 3 day free trial, auto-renewable, cancel anytime Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renewal is turned off. The payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You can cancel your subscription of free trial anytime by cancelling your subscription at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription can be managed or cancel by the user by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Please note: any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Terms & Conditions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C6yC_m9dMWh_FSEiUlzMNmWpwn1kkKet/view

About

Compress Photo & Video

Reduce the size of photos and videos to free up phone storage or prepare them for sharing. This utility allows for batch compression and optional deletion of original files. Premium features are available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Compress photos and videos
  • Save disk space
  • Batch compression
  • Delete original files
  • Free to use
Features
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Simply and fast compress photos and videos to save disk space. Your phone storage is almost full or you want to reduce the size of files to send it on social messenger's? This app can help you. You can compress multiple photos and videos at once Delete original files from the app, if want The App is free and Premium features require a subscription or purchase.The subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Turning off the auto-renew subscription should be made at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Terms of service: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qc6XVzkt5OVv9XBBEE6u1gvB-A0lqR97/view?usp=sharing Privacy policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qc6XVzkt5OVv9XBBEE6u1gvB-A0lqR97/view?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Compress Videos4 screens
Compress Photo & Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Compress Photo & Video at free with in-app purchases against Compress Videos's subscription. Compress Photo & Video also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Compress Videos's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 20%) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 87). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Compress Videos sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Compress Photo & Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Compress Videos against 4.7 for Compress Photo & Video. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compress Videos has 2.2K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Compress Videos's written reviews are positive against 20% of Compress Photo & Video's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compress Videos ships an update every 3 months, Compress Photo & Video every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Compress Videos versus Compress Photo & Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompress VideosCompress Photo & Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better4.7 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews52.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better87
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTrang Nguyen SyC.2.I LTD

Customer experience

Compress Videos

All ratings2,228 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative45.8%

Compress Photo & Video

All ratings87 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Compress Videos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compression doesn't work as expected
  • Unable to save compressed videos
  • Incompatible with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve compression quality
  • Add more compression options
  • Allow selective photo/video access
  • Provide better customer support

Compress Photo & Video

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Compress Videos

Subscriptions8
  • premium pack$2.997 Days
  • monthly premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium pack$4.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Premium pack3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 6 monthly premium$9.996 Months
  • Premium pack3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium pack3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Video compressor premium pack3 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Compress Photo & Video

Subscriptions2
  • Compress Photo & Video3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Compressor Pro$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Compressor PRO$24.99

Questions

Is Compress Videos free?
Compress Videos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compress Photo & Video free?
Compress Photo & Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compress Videos or Compress Photo & Video?
Compress Videos is rated higher. Compress Videos averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Compress Photo & Video averages 4.7 from 87 ratings.
Do Compress Videos or Compress Photo & Video have ads?
Compress Videos shows ads; Compress Photo & Video does not.
Which is updated more often, Compress Videos or Compress Photo & Video?
Compress Videos ships an update every 3 months, and Compress Photo & Video every 3 weeks. Most recently, Compress Videos was updated on September 22, 2026 and Compress Photo & Video on July 6, 2026.

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