# File compressor vs The Video Compressor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Video Compressor at 48% against File compressor's 0%. The Video Compressor also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (851 vs 3). File compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 The Video Compressor sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Video Compressor has 851 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 48% of The Video Compressor's.

File compressor ships an update every 3 days, The Video Compressor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File compressor | The Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-compressor-resize-video/id1615873541/reviews) | **[4.6 (851 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-video-compressor-zippy/id6475106894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **851** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **47.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615348263) | [RaySaar Technologies FZE-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639417613) |

## 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 |


### The Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-video-compressor-zippy/id6475106894)

Reduce video file sizes efficiently using AI to save storage space and upload faster. Offers various compression options and background processing. Share videos easily without watermarks.

**Highlights:** AI-powered video compression, Reduce file size without quality loss, Multiple compression options (small, medium, large, custom), Background compression mode, Compare original and compressed sizes, Share videos without watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro - One Time Buy | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro - One Time Buy | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick compression
- 💡 Useful for Discord/email file size limits
- 🔒 Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free, requires payment
- 🐛 Glitchy, unreliable
- 🔍 Difficult to share/save compressed files
- 🔎 Poor quality after compression

**Reported bugs**

- Long processing times
- Inability to save compressed files
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Option to bypass file size limits
- Ability to select and compress multiple files at once
- Improved email/sharing integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File compressor free?

File compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Video Compressor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File compressor or The Video Compressor?

The Video Compressor is rated higher. File compressor averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while The Video Compressor averages 4.6 from 851 ratings.

### Do File compressor or The Video Compressor have ads?

The Video Compressor shows ads; File compressor does not.

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

File compressor ships an update every 3 days, and The Video Compressor every 2 weeks. Most recently, File compressor was updated on September 23, 2026 and The Video Compressor on October 30, 2026.

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