Comparison

Video Compress vs Video Compressor App

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

Head to head
About

Video Compress

Reduce the size of your videos significantly without sacrificing quality. This app supports all major video formats and allows you to compress videos to custom sizes or specific platform requirements. Easily manage your device storage and share large videos effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Compress videos up to 90% without quality loss
  • Supports all video formats
  • Compress for specific platforms (email, social media)
  • Batch video compression
  • Optional video resizing
  • Compare before and after quality
Features
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Video Compress Features - Compress videos by up to 90% without losing quality. - Replace original video after compression to free up device storage. - Supports all video formats (MOV, MP4, FLV, MKV, AVI, 3GP...etc.) - Compress video to a custom size or fit to Gmail, WhatsApp, Viber, iCloud, Discord, WeChat...etc. - Compress multiple videos as a time with the Batch video compress feature. - Super easy & fast - Optionally resize video (scale down) to further compress video - Compare before and after quality. Easily share large videos - Video too big for email? Compress video for email with our video compress presets (Gmail, Hotmail, Outlook...etc) - Compress video to fit WhatApp, iCloud, email, or TEXT - Easily share compressed videos on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Viber, Discord, telegram...etc. Subscription Information: - ShrinkVid premium subscription removes ADs and unlocks advanced video compression options. - Premium subscriptions are billed monthly and annually. You can also purchase a lifetime premium subscription (one-time payment) - Subscription will be charged to your iTunes after confirmation. - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Users can manage Subscriptions And turn off auto-renewal by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Terms of Use https://www.freeconvert.com/app/shrinkvid/shrinkvid_tos.html - Privacy Policy https://www.freeconvert.com/app/shrinkvid/shrinkvid_privacy.html - E-mail apps@trmedia.ca

About

Video Compressor App

Free up device storage by compressing videos to smaller sizes. Easily reduce file sizes for sharing or to reclaim space on your phone. Choose your desired quality and approximate size for compressed videos.

Highlights
  • Compress videos to save space
  • Resize videos
  • Choose desired approximate size
  • Reduce video file size for sharing
  • Free up device storage
Features
Read full description

Video Compressor is a simple video compression app for iPhone and iPad. Compress video files, reduce video size, and make large videos easier to store, send, and share. Need to compress a video file that is too large? Choose a video, select your preferred output size, and reduce video file size in just a few taps. Video Compressor helps you shrink video file size while keeping a good balance between smaller files and video quality. Use Video Compressor to: • Compress video files on iPhone and iPad • Reduce video size and save storage space • Make video file size smaller • Shrink large videos before sharing • Compress MP4 video files • Reduce MP4 file size • Compress MOV files • Use an MP4 compressor and MOV compressor in one app • Compress video for email, Messages and other apps! • Reduce video dimensions and resize videos • Choose an approximate target file size Large videos, 4K videos, screen recordings, MP4 files, and MOV files can take up a lot of storage. With Video Compressor, you can compress video size, reduce large video files, and save space on your device. Trying to send a video by email? Compress the video file before attaching it. Trying to share a video on Messages apps? Make the video smaller before sending. Trying to free up storage? Shrink large videos and keep smaller copies. Video Compressor is useful when you need: • A video compressor for iPhone • An MP4 compressor • A MOV compressor • A video compression app for iPhone • A video file size reducer • A video resolution reducer • A way to reduce video file size • A way to make videos smaller Choose the size that works for you and create a smaller video file that is easier to save or share. Download Video Compressor App: Compress and start reducing video file size today. • Subscriptions & Terms • Our subscription plan are billed monthly. Free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the trial period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. All subscriptions automatically renew if it is not cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for the next subscription period up to 24 hours prior to the current subscription expiring. It is not possible to cancel an existing in-app subscription. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.algotwist.com/apps/video-compress/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use

Screenshots

Video Compress4 screens
Video Compressor App4 screens

Verdict

The call

Video Compress and Video Compressor App both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Video Compress's written reviews are positive against 0% of Video Compressor App's. Video Compress also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). Video Compressor App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Compress sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and Video Compressor App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 — 4.5 for Video Compress against 4.6 for Video Compressor App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 244 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Video Compress's written reviews are positive against 0% of Video Compressor App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compress ships an update every 3 weeks, Video Compressor App every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video Compress versus Video Compressor App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressVideo Compressor App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (132 ratings)4.6 (244 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings132244 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhotoJoinerAlgoTwist Ltd

Customer experience

Video Compress

All ratings128 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative26.2%

Video Compressor App

All ratings238 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Video Compress

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Videos don't exist after compression
  • Cannot open or watch compressed videos
  • Compressed videos cannot be sent
  • Compressor only works sometimes
  • App installs billion empty folders
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  • App takes up a lot of storage
  • App freezes at loading thumbnails screen
  • Videos are uploaded and nothing is done
  • Watch ad to unlock feature does nothing
  • Video editing results in reversed or cut out sections
  • App acts stupid with Google Photos
  • Made files worse

Requested features

7 requests
  • Compress photos
  • Target a specific file size (MB)
  • Convert videos without reducing resolution
  • Compress videos over 100MB without paying
  • Bulk compression for more than 9 videos
Show 2 more
  • More presets for compression
  • Fix app not launching/freezing on loading thumbnails

Video Compressor App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Compress

Subscriptions2
  • Month$6.491 Month
  • ShrinkVid Pro (1 Year)$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
8 purchases

Video Compressor App

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Full Access$13.99
  • Lifetime Full Access$19.99
  • Lifetime Full Access$29.99

Questions

Is Video Compress free?
Video Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor App free?
Video Compressor App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compress or Video Compressor App?
Video Compressor App is rated higher. Video Compress averages 4.5 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Video Compressor App averages 4.6 from 244 ratings.
Do Video Compress or Video Compressor App have ads?
Video Compress shows ads; Video Compressor App does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compress or Video Compressor App?
Video Compress ships an update every 3 weeks, and Video Compressor App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Video Compress was updated on November 3, 2026 and Video Compressor App on November 3, 2026.

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