# Video Compressor vs SkiCam

The clearest difference is price: Video Compressor at Free against SkiCam's $8.99. Video Compressor also leads on device support (3 vs 1). SkiCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Video Compressor is free to download; SkiCam costs $8.99 up front. Video Compressor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SkiCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Compressor ships an update monthly, SkiCam every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | SkiCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-image/id1560851415/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **438** | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asmitaben Dineshbhai Vora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530841384) | [Daniel De Jonge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833356064) |

## 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


### SkiCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skicam/id6751077899)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

### Is SkiCam free?

SkiCam costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Video Compressor or SkiCam have ads?

Neither Video Compressor nor SkiCam shows ads.

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

Video Compressor ships an update monthly, and SkiCam every 4 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 25, 2026 and SkiCam on October 25, 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.*