# Video Compressor vs Format Conversion

The clearest difference is rating: Video Compressor at 4.7 against Format Conversion's 1.0. Video Compressor also leads on ratings volume (300 vs 1) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). Format Conversion's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Format Conversion sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 300 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Format Conversion's.

Video Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, Format Conversion every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | Format Conversion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-vidpress/id1578828675/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/format-conversion/id6751340651/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **300** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **16.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 111 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technozer Solution](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444037543) | [月霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834548591) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-vidpress/id1578828675)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Month Plan | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Plan | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Month Plan | $21.99 | per 6 months |
| Life Time Free | $39.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Free | $59.99 | one-time |


### Format Conversion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/format-conversion/id6751340651)

Transform videos, Live Photos, and images with a versatile toolbox. Create dynamic wallpapers, bring stills to life, edit audio, reformat for social media, compress, trim, and more without needing editing skills.

**Highlights:** Video to dynamic wallpaper, Live Photo to video conversion, Video to social media format, Still image to Live Photo, Extract lossless audio, Compress photos without quality loss, Convert between various image and video formats

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 转换1次 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 转换10次 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 永远转换 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

### Is Format Conversion free?

Format Conversion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or Format Conversion?

Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 300 ratings, while Format Conversion averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor or Format Conversion have ads?

Neither Video Compressor nor Format Conversion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Format Conversion?

Video Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, and Format Conversion every 11 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Format Conversion on October 24, 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.*