# Video Compressor vs Audio Compressor

Video Compressor and Audio Compressor both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Audio Compressor's written reviews are positive against 15% of Video Compressor's. Audio Compressor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 per 3 months and Audio Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Video Compressor against 4.6 for Audio Compressor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Compressor has 257 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 56% of Audio Compressor's.

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, Audio Compressor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | Audio Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-converter/id1582268363/reviews)** | [4.6 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-compressor-mp3-shrink/id6449499993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **257** |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Changsha Hefeng Yuanye Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896507335) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-converter/id1582268363)

Reduce the size of video files to free up phone storage. Offers single and batch compression, audio removal, and format conversion. A premium version provides an ad-free experience and unlimited access to all features.

**Highlights:** Single and batch video compression, High-fidelity algorithm for minimal quality loss, Audio removal and extraction, Video format conversion, Customizable compression quality, Video trimming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 视频压缩大神 | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| 视频压缩大神 | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


### Audio Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-compressor-mp3-shrink/id6449499993)

Reduce audio file sizes without sacrificing sound quality. This app offers efficient compression, allowing you to reclaim storage space on your device. Easily compress audio from files or videos with offline processing.

**Highlights:** Efficient audio compression, Reduce file sizes without quality loss, Compress audio from files or videos, Fast and easy to use, Offline processing for privacy, Adjust bitrate and remove metadata

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Compressor Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

### Is Audio Compressor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or Audio Compressor?

Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Audio Compressor averages 4.6 from 257 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor or Audio Compressor have ads?

Video Compressor shows ads; Audio Compressor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Audio Compressor?

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Compressor weekly. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Audio Compressor 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.*