Comparison

Video Compressor vs PocketTranscoder

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

PocketTranscoder

Features
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Convert videos, extract high-quality audio, and capture pixel-perfect frames directly on your device with lightning speed. PocketTranscoder uses 100% hardware-accelerated Apple Silicon processing — no cloud uploads, complete privacy, zero latency. FEATURES: • Extract Audio: Convert any video file directly to .m4a audio in seconds. • Fast Remux: Convert MKV, MOV, and other video formats directly to universal MP4 without quality loss. • Frame Extractor: Scrub through any video frame-by-frame, find the perfect shot, and save it as a high-quality image to your Photo Library — or share it instantly. • Native iOS Share Sheet: Convert media straight from your Photos gallery or Files app without opening the main application. • 100% Offline & Private: No accounts, no subscriptions, no tracking. Your files never leave your device. • Hardware Accelerated: Fully optimized for iOS and Apple Silicon Media Engines. Upgrade to Lifetime Pro for unlimited conversions with a single purchase.

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
PocketTranscoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PocketTranscoder at every 5 days against Video Compressor's every 6 weeks. Video Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). 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

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 PocketTranscoder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, PocketTranscoder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Compressor versus PocketTranscoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorPocketTranscoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (300 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings300 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnozer SolutionJoshua Dorst

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
1 purchases

PocketTranscoder

One-time1
  • PocketTranscoder Lifetime Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketTranscoder free?
PocketTranscoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or PocketTranscoder have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor PocketTranscoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or PocketTranscoder?
Video Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, and PocketTranscoder every 5 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 13, 2026 and PocketTranscoder on October 16, 2026.

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