Video Compressor vs Squashet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Video Compressor
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.
- 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
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Have you ever needed to compress a video file to meet file size limits? Video Compressor allows you to use your mobile device to compress videos and reduce file sizes! -- Adjustable Parameters Select the resolution and custom bitrate of your compressed video to achieve your file size goal. An estimate file size is displayed instantly. -- Batch Conversion Select multiple video files and convert all in one single operation. -- Works Offline Video Compressor works offline, your video and audio data never leaves your device in respect to your privacy. Video Compressor is now available for all iOS devices! --- Terms of use: https://video-compressor-c16dd.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://video-compressor-c16dd.web.app/privacy.html
Squashet
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SQUASH YOUR VIDEOS Is your device running out of storage because of large video files? Feeling stressed every time you open other video compression apps and presented with words like bitrate, resolution and fps? Making no progress in reducing file sizes or freeing up space? Let Squashet handle it for you. Squashet is the fun and fast way to free up storage and bring joy to anyone that receives your perfectly compressed videos. Squash your videos quickly and easily, freeing up storage and maintaining quality. Say goodbye to bulky videos taking up space on your camera roll and wasting data sending large videos to others. Say hello to the most optimised camera roll of your life whilst keeping all your memories intact without losing quality. COMPRESS WITH A TAP Choose as many videos as you'd like, tap squash, then watch the magic happen as your videos are optimised to take up the perfect amount of storage whilst retaining their quality. QUALITY ALWAYS RETAINED Squashet uses its own proprietary algorithm that reduces the file size of your video without loss of quality. Once you see for yourself you'll never send another large video again. SAVE AND SHARE INSTANTLY After compressing your videos, send them to your friends, family and colleagues and watch their amazement at how small the videos are whilst maintaining their quality. SQUASH COMPLETELY OFFLINE What's better than reducing the size of your videos? Being able to do it anywhere, even without internet access. Next time you're on a plane or the underground subway, take out Squashet and reduce that video size before AirDropping. 100% PRIVATE AND SECURE - YOUR VIDEOS NEVER LEAVE YOUR IPHONE Squashet exists to help you reduce video size, not to collect your precious memories. Squashet works completely locally which means your videos never leave your device. Squashet never stores or uploads your videos anywhere. --- Subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Video Compressor at weekly against Squashet's every 9 months. Video Compressor also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Squashet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Video Compressor ships an update weekly, Squashet every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Compressor | Squashet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (282 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 282 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. | Patrick Tosto |
Bugs and requests
Video Compressor
Reported bugs
3 issues- Not enough space error
- Premium not working after payment
- App requires payment after first video
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Squashet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Video Compressor
- Video Compressor Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Video Compressor Premium$3.99
Squashet
- Super Squash - Weekly$4.997 Days
- Super Squash - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Super Squash - Yearly$19.991 Year
Questions
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