# File compressor vs Audio Compressor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio Compressor at 56% against File compressor's 0%. Audio Compressor also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (251 vs 3). File compressor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Audio Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audio Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Compressor has 251 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of File compressor's written reviews are positive against 56% of Audio Compressor's.

File compressor ships an update every 3 days, Audio Compressor weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File compressor | Audio Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-compressor-resize-video/id1615873541/reviews) | **[4.6 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-compressor-mp3-shrink/id6449499993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **251** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615348263) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### File compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-compressor-resize-video/id1615873541)

This utility app allows users to batch compress images and videos to save storage space. It offers features like reducing video size, converting to MP4, cutting videos, and extracting audio. Users can also resize videos by percentage or exact size and edit video speed.

**Highlights:** Batch image compression, Reduce video file size, Resize by percentage or exact size, Convert to MP4, Cut video, Extract MP3 audio, Edit video speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Compressor Subs Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| File Compressor Subs Month | $9.99 | per month |
| File Compressor Subs Year | $24.99 | per year |


### 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 File compressor free?

File 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, File compressor or Audio Compressor?

Audio Compressor is rated higher. File compressor averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Audio Compressor averages 4.6 from 251 ratings.

### Do File compressor or Audio Compressor have ads?

Neither File compressor nor Audio Compressor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, File compressor or Audio Compressor?

File compressor ships an update every 3 days, and Audio Compressor weekly. Most recently, File compressor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Audio Compressor on October 16, 2026.

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