Comparison

Video Compressor vs The Video Compressor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

This app efficiently compresses video files, reducing their size without significant quality loss. It also functions as a versatile video converter, supporting numerous formats and enabling easy sharing to social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Compress videos without quality loss
  • Convert video to any format
  • Reduce video file size
  • Support for all video file types
  • Share to social media
  • Play compressed videos
Features
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Video Compressor to compress videos & Video Converter will compress video smaller automatically without losing quality and convert almost any format of video. Never Compromise on Quality Compress video with High-Quality Resolution. The most powerful video compressor for WhatsApp, fast video converter and video resizer in the App Store! All types of files supported Video compressor to compress MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, 3GP, FLV, MTS, MPEG, MPG, M4V or any other video file. Choose the custom or default options to compress video size. - Compress video file size and email video. - Compress a video by decreasing resolution, video bit rate. (This will not preserve original quality) - Reduce video size, shrink video, save and clear device's storage space. - High-quality video compression and Low-quality video compression. - Convert video to MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, 3GP, FLV, MTS, MPEG, MPG, M4V or any formats. - Convert video from MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, 3GP, FLV, MTS, MPEG, MPG, M4V or any formats. - Play Compressed and Converted Video. - Share compressed, converted and size reduced videos to any social media (Email, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Whatsapp, WeChat, Viber, Line, Telegram, VKontakte, KakaoTalk, etc.) SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: • Subscribe on a weekly or monthly basis to remove Ads for the duration of the subscription. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Terms and condition: https://technozer.com/videocompressor_termsandconditions.html

About

The Video Compressor

Reduce video file sizes efficiently using AI to save storage space and upload faster. Offers various compression options and background processing. Share videos easily without watermarks.

Highlights
  • AI-powered video compression
  • Reduce file size without quality loss
  • Multiple compression options (small, medium, large, custom)
  • Background compression mode
  • Compare original and compressed sizes
  • Share videos without watermarks
Features
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Compress Video Files with AI – Save Space Fast Need to compress videos on your iPhone? Use this smart Video Compressor app to reduce file size without losing quality. Powered by Video Compressor AI, it helps you save storage, upload faster, and share easily. Video Compress options: small, medium, large, or custom Compress video in background mode Compare original and compressed file size Share videos with no watermark Free and easy-to-use compress video tool Try our Video Compressor AI now – perfect for anyone who wants to compress videos quickly and effectively! SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Video Compressor File Resizer offers two auto-renewing subscription options Monthly and Yearly which can be avail to remove ads, no limit on video size for compression, and gives more compression options such as Fit to Email and Custom Resolution. •Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. •You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. •Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. •The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. •When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. •Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.raysaar.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.raysaar.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
The Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Video Compressor at free with in-app purchases against Video Compressor's subscription. The Video Compressor also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Video Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and The Video Compressor sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Video Compressor against 4.6 for The Video Compressor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 299 and 851 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 48% of The Video Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, The Video Compressor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Video Compressor versus The Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorThe Video Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (299 ratings) — better4.6 (851 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews47.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings299851 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnozer SolutionRaySaar Technologies FZE-LLC

Customer experience

Video Compressor

All ratings300 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

The Video Compressor

All ratings836 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative44.9%

Bugs and requests

Video Compressor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Video Compressor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Long processing times
  • Inability to save compressed files
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to bypass file size limits
  • Ability to select and compress multiple files at once
  • Improved email/sharing integration

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Plan Free Trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 3 Month Plan$9.993 Months
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  • 6 Month Plan$14.996 Months
  • 6 Month Plan$21.996 Months
One-time2
  • Life Time Free$39.99
  • Life Time Free$59.99
9 purchases

The Video Compressor

Subscriptions7
  • Pro - Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro - Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro - Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Pro - Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
  • Pro - Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro - One Time Buy$24.99
  • Pro - One Time Buy$49.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Video Compressor free?
The Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or The Video Compressor?
Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while The Video Compressor averages 4.6 from 851 ratings.
Do Video Compressor or The Video Compressor have ads?
The Video Compressor shows ads; Video Compressor does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or The Video Compressor?
Video Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Video Compressor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Video Compressor on October 30, 2026.

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