# Video Compressor vs Video Compressor, Save Space

The clearest difference is rating: Video Compressor at 4.7 against Video Compressor, Save Space's 1.0. Video Compressor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Video Compressor, Save Space's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Video Compressor, Save Space sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 282 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Compressor ships an update weekly, Video Compressor, Save Space every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | Video Compressor, Save Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-shrink-vids/id1560984586/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-save-space/id6695725962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **282** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| 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) | [Kishwar Sultana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605566405) |

## 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


### Video Compressor, Save Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-save-space/id6695725962)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Compressor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Compress Videos | $4.99 | per month |
| Compress Videos | $19.99 | per year |
| Compress Videos | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

### Is Video Compressor, Save Space free?

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

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

Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while Video Compressor, Save Space averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor or Video Compressor, Save Space have ads?

Video Compressor, Save Space shows ads; Video Compressor does not.

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

Video Compressor ships an update weekly, and Video Compressor, Save Space every 2 months. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 27, 2026 and Video Compressor, Save Space 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.*