Comparison

Video Compressor . vs Smart Compressors

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor .

Reduce the size of your videos without sacrificing quality. This app helps you save device space by compressing videos from your photo library. Enjoy unlimited compression and sharing, even offline.

Highlights
  • Compress videos offline
  • Reduce video size without quality loss
  • Save device memory
  • Unlimited compression
  • Unlimited sharing
  • Free photo storage
Features
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Compress videos from Photos and save your device space. Videos can be resized without losing quality. Reduce the video size on your iPhone or iPad and save a lot of space. Features: - Compress videos in Offline - Reduce video size while maintaining video quality - Free Photo Storage - Save Memory - Unlimited compression and sharing support - No Ads Subscriptions: - 1 Week - 1 Month - 1 Year Additional Subscription Information: - Subscription options are: 1 year, 1 month, 1-week. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Your Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period with the same cost you have started your subscription. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. - To restore your upgrade to Video Compressor on a new device, go to the Settings screen, tap the “Restore” option and your subscription or previous purchases will become active free of charge. For more information : Terms of Use - https://sites.google.com/view/apps-places-image-converter Privacy Policy - http://appsplaces.com/policy.html Install Video Compress and reduce video size keeping same video quality & share anytime and anywhere.

About

Smart Compressors

Features
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Smart Compressor makes it easy to reduce the size of your videos, photos, PDFs, and audio files — quickly and conveniently. Running out of storage or need to share a large file? Choose the file you want to compress, select your preferred compression level or target size, and let Smart Compressor do the rest. KEY FEATURES • Video Compression Compress MP4, MOV, and M4V videos to reduce file size and make sharing easier. • Image Compression Compress JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, and WebP images while maintaining a balance between quality and file size. • PDF Compression Reduce the size of PDF documents for easier storage and sharing. • Audio Compression Reduce the size of supported audio files and create smaller files that are easier to store and share. • Flexible Compression Choose a target file size in MB or KB, or select a compression percentage based on your needs. • Before & After Size See the original file size, compressed file size, and percentage of storage saved. • Preview Before Saving Review your selected file and compression settings before starting the compression process. • Save & Share Save compressed files locally or share them using the iOS Share Sheet. • Compression History Keep track of your previously compressed files and the space you've saved. • Simple & Clean Interface A straightforward experience designed to make file compression quick and easy. SAVE STORAGE. SHARE FASTER. Whether you're preparing a video for sharing, reducing photo sizes, shrinking a PDF, or making an audio file smaller, Smart Compressor gives you the tools to reduce file size without unnecessary complexity. Smart Compressor is built for anyone who wants a simple way to manage large files and save valuable storage space. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Compressor .4 screens
Smart Compressors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Compressors at fortnightly against Video Compressor .'s every 2 months. Video Compressor .'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.6). 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Smart Compressors sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor . ships an update every 2 months, Smart Compressors fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Compressor . versus Smart Compressors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Compressor .Smart Compressors
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (94 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApps PlacesSakshi Modi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Compressor .

Subscriptions3
  • Video Compress Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Video Compress Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Video Compress Yearly$12.991 Year
4 purchases

Smart Compressors

Subscriptions4
  • Smart Compressor Premium$0.997 Days
  • Smart Compressor Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Smart Compressor Premium Quarterly$4.993 Months
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  • Smart Compressor Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Compressor . free?
Video Compressor . is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Compressors free?
Smart Compressors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor . or Smart Compressors have ads?
Neither Video Compressor . nor Smart Compressors shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor . or Smart Compressors?
Video Compressor . ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Compressors fortnightly. Most recently, Video Compressor . was updated on September 30, 2026 and Smart Compressors on October 1, 2026.

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