# Video Compressor vs Video Compressor

Video Compressor and Video Compressor both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 15% of Video Compressor's. Video Compressor's advantage is ratings volume (436 vs 113). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Video Compressor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Video Compressor against 4.6 for Video Compressor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 436 and 113 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 83% of Video Compressor's.

Video Compressor ships an update monthly, Video Compressor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-image/id1560851415/reviews) | **[4.6 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-kompresso/id6740043017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **436** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | **83.1% 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 | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asmitaben Dineshbhai Vora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530841384) | [Baris Ulas Cukur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579769539) |

## 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


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-kompresso/id6740043017)

This app allows users to easily compress videos, adjusting bitrate, resolution, and format to reduce file size while maintaining quality. It offers offline processing and customizable export options for various needs, from saving space to preparing videos for social media.

**Highlights:** Adjust bitrate for file size or quality, Select resolution (720p, 1080p, 4K), Choose export container (M4V, MP4, MOV), Select video codecs (H.264, H.265), Offline video processing, Hardware acceleration for speed

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kompresso+ (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Kompresso+ (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Kompresso+ (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Kompresso+ (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast compression
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Convenient video compression option
- 👍 Works well with RAW videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Awkward handling of horizontal screen recordings
- 🐛 Compression sometimes goes over 100%
- 👎 Freemium model not preferred by all users

**Reported bugs**

- Compression goes to 103% complete
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Batch selection of videos
- Photo compression option
- Sort by largest video files
- Ability to compress from Files app, not just Photos
- Automatic deletion of original video after compression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

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

Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 436 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.6 from 113 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor or Video Compressor have ads?

Neither Video Compressor nor Video Compressor shows ads.

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

Video Compressor ships an update monthly, and Video Compressor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 19, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 18, 2026.

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