# Video Compressor vs JamWall

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JamWall at 44% against Video Compressor's 15%. JamWall also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Video Compressor's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (438 vs 34). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and JamWall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 438 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 44% of JamWall's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Video Compressor ships an update monthly, JamWall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | JamWall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-image/id1560851415/reviews)** | [4.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamwall-photo-wall-widget/id6738994083/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **438** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asmitaben Dineshbhai Vora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530841384) | [SPLURB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293103452) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-image/id1560851415)

Reduce the file size of your videos and photos without compromising quality. Free up storage space on your device and easily share media. Offers various compression options for optimal results.

**Highlights:** Compress photos and videos by up to 80%, Sort media by creation date, duration, and pixel, Choose video resolution (Full HD, HD, etc.), Set video bitrate for compression, Adjust photo quality and dimensions, Save compressed media without watermarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Time Purchase Offer | Free | one-time |
| VC One Time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- ✅ Does what it's supposed to do
- ⚡ Functional video compression capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywall after first use
- 📺 Excessive forced advertising throughout app
- 🐛 Frequent app freezes and crashes requiring restarts
- ❌ Video compression fails or produces incorrect output
- 📁 Compressed videos not saved to camera roll

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes frequently, requires restart
- Video compression produces blank or black screen output
- MP4 files not compressing at all
- Compressed videos fail to save to camera roll
- Metadata (date, time, location) lost after compression

**Requested features**

- Sort videos and photos by file size
- Ad-free premium version option
- Ability to disable review prompts


### JamWall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamwall-photo-wall-widget/id6738994083)

Collaborate in real-time to create shared digital canvases for special occasions. Upload photos, add text, stickers, and drawings to build a collective masterpiece of memories with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Real-time collaborative walls, Add photos, stickers, text, and drawings, Create for birthdays, weddings, trips, and more, Permanent, evolving memory layers, Private and secure sharing controls, Cloud sync with premium

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| annual with trial | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JamWall free?

JamWall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or JamWall?

Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 438 ratings, while JamWall averages 4.1 from 34 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor or JamWall have ads?

Neither Video Compressor nor JamWall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or JamWall?

Video Compressor ships an update monthly, and JamWall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 25, 2026 and JamWall on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*