Comparison

MotionMonkey vs Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

MotionMonkey

This video player streams internet videos using text queries, acting as a multi-service search and streaming application. It can transform your desktop into a remote screen when paired with tevolution. Developed by a creator of VLC Media Player.

Highlights
  • Stream internet videos via text queries
  • Multi-service video searching
  • Supports various video backends
  • Desktop remote screen functionality with tevolution
  • Developed by a VLC Media Player contributor
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MotionMonkey is a semantic video player designed to stream Internet videos from text queries. It's a multi-service video searching and streaming application that supports a variety of video backends. Coupled with tevolution it turns your desktop computer into a remote video screen. All of this while serving the end user at all time. This application is designed by a developer of VLC Media Player. --- https://omega.gg/MotionMonkey

About

Video Compressor

Easily reduce video file sizes without sacrificing quality. Choose from three compression levels to save storage space or share videos faster. Supports popular formats like MP4 and MOV.

Highlights
  • Reduce video file size
  • Maintain video quality
  • Three compression levels (Low, Medium, High)
  • Supports MP4 and MOV formats
  • Fast compression
Features
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Effortlessly reduce the size of your videos while maintaining quality with our Video Compressor app. Whether you want to save space on your device or share videos more quickly, our app offers three easy-to-use compression levels: Low, Medium, and High. Choose the level best suits your needs, and let our advanced algorithms do the rest. Our app supports various video formats, including .mp4 and .mov, ensuring compatibility with your favorite videos. Features: • Select from Low, Medium, or High compression for the perfect balance of size and quality. • Compatible with popular video formats like .mp4, .mov, and more. • Compress videos quickly without compromising on quality. Perfect for anyone looking to manage their video files more efficiently, our Video Compressor app is the ideal tool for reducing file sizes and optimizing your storage. Your usage of this app is governed by the following policies: Privacy Policy: https://legal.aculix.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://legal.aculix.com/terms-of-service Everything else is governed by the terms presented under Apple's End User License Agreement. Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Cheers! :)

Screenshots

MotionMonkey4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MotionMonkey at none against Video Compressor's 3. MotionMonkey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Video Compressor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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 month. MotionMonkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotionMonkey has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MotionMonkey ships an update every 4 weeks, Video Compressor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MotionMonkey versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotionMonkeyVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBenjamin ArnaudAculix Technologies LLP

Customer experience

MotionMonkey

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Video Compressor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MotionMonkey

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Video Compressor - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Video Compressor - Annual7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video Compressor - Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is MotionMonkey free?
MotionMonkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MotionMonkey or Video Compressor?
Video Compressor is rated higher. MotionMonkey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MotionMonkey or Video Compressor have ads?
Video Compressor shows ads; MotionMonkey does not.
Which is updated more often, MotionMonkey or Video Compressor?
MotionMonkey ships an update every 4 weeks, and Video Compressor every 3 weeks. Most recently, MotionMonkey was updated on October 30, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 9, 2026.

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