# Video Compressor vs Focus Video

The clearest difference is update cadence: Video Compressor at weekly against Focus Video's fortnightly. Video Compressor also leads on ratings volume (283 vs 68). Focus Video's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Focus Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Video Compressor against 4.7 for Focus Video. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 283 and 68 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 60% of Focus Video's.

Video Compressor ships an update weekly, Focus Video fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | Focus Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-shrink-vids/id1560984586/reviews) | **[4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-video-video-compressor/id1669034660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **283** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [春浩 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642526643) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-shrink-vids/id1560984586)

Easily reduce the file size of your videos directly on your mobile device. Adjust resolution and bitrate to meet size requirements, with instant file size estimates. Supports offline use and batch conversions for efficient management.

**Highlights:** Compress videos to reduce file size, Adjust resolution and bitrate, Instant file size estimation, Batch video conversion, Offline functionality, Privacy-focused, data stays on device

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Compressor Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Video Compressor Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast video compression
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple instructions
- 👍 Great for compressing videos
- 👍 Excellent compression quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Limited free usage (one video)
- ⚠️ Upsell after one video
- ⚠️ App requires payment for continued use
- ⚠️ Slow compression times reported
- ⚠️ Issues with premium activation

**Reported bugs**

- Not enough space error
- Premium not working after payment
- App requires payment after first video

**Requested features**

- Option to watch ads instead of paying
- More benefits in the premium version (e.g., bitrate customization)
- Option to delete old compressed videos
- Generated videos maintain original location and date/time


### Focus Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-video-video-compressor/id1669034660)

This app efficiently reduces the file size of videos, music, and pictures while preserving high quality. It also converts media files to various common formats and offers features like audio extraction, video merging, and image cropping.

**Highlights:** Video compression, Video conversion, Audio extraction, Video merging, Audio conversion, Image compression, Image cropping

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

### Is Focus Video free?

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

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

Focus Video is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while Focus Video averages 4.7 from 68 ratings.

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

Neither Video Compressor nor Focus Video shows ads.

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

Video Compressor ships an update weekly, and Focus Video fortnightly. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on November 11, 2026 and Focus Video on November 3, 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.*