# Video Compressor vs Photo Compressor

The clearest difference is rating: Video Compressor at 4.5 against Photo Compressor's 2.0. Video Compressor also leads on ratings volume (438 vs 1). 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 Photo Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 438 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | Photo Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resize-image/id1560851415/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-compressor-pic2c/id6756315739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **438** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Asmitaben Dineshbhai Vora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530841384) | [Anmol Kulshreshtha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786860244) |

## 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


### Photo Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-compressor-pic2c/id6756315739)

This app helps you reduce the file size of your photos without sacrificing visual quality. It allows for batch compression, supports major formats, and processes images securely on your device. Reclaim storage space and share images faster.

**Highlights:** High-quality image compression, Batch compression for multiple photos, Supports JPEG, PNG, and HEIC formats, Analyze storage space recovery, Before & after image preview, Secure, on-device processing, Quick sharing of optimized photos

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Image Compressor Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

### Is Photo Compressor free?

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

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

Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 438 ratings, while Photo Compressor averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Video Compressor nor Photo Compressor shows ads.

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