# Video Compressor vs On This Day

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Video Compressor at 281 against On This Day's 1. Video Compressor also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On This Day's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and On This Day sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On This Day holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 281 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | On This Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-shrink-vids/id1560984586/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-this-day-photo-widget/id6787857504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Hamish Tennent](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779078441) |

## 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


### On This Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-this-day-photo-widget/id6787857504)

This app displays a photo from this day in previous years on your home screen widget. It uses on-device AI to select the best image from your library, excluding screenshots. An optional one-time purchase unlocks more photos and customization options.

**Highlights:** Daily photo widget, On-device AI photo selection, Excludes screenshots, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Customizable themes, One-time purchase for full features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

### Is On This Day free?

On This Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or On This Day?

On This Day is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while On This Day averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor or On This Day have ads?

Neither Video Compressor nor On This Day shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or On This Day?

Video Compressor ships an update weekly, and On This Day weekly. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 14, 2026 and On This Day on October 8, 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.*