Comparison

Compress vs Codepoint

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

Head to head
About

Compress

This app helps you save storage space on your device by compressing videos without sacrificing quality. Easily share videos on social media or messaging apps after shrinking them to a manageable size.

Highlights
  • Compress video to free up space
  • Shrink videos for faster sharing
  • Advanced compression configuration
  • Save in MP4 or MOV format
Features
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If you're worried about running out of space on your phone because you have too many videos but don't want to delete them, then this app is your solution. Video Compress simply compresses your video to save up more storage space on your devices without reducing the quality of the content. Now you can easily share your video via Whatsapp, iMessage, or post it on Facebook, Instagram without worrying about the size of the video. Features - Compress video to free up space on your device. - Shrink videos to share them faster with friends and family. - Advanced compressing configuration. (Bitrate, FPS, Video Dimension) - Save in MP4 or MOV format. All personal data is protected in accordance with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://rockybrain.com/terms/ https://rockybrain.com/policy/

About

Codepoint

Access and manage over 73,000 Unicode characters, including emojis and SF Symbols. Search offline, convert codepoints to various formats, and view glyphs in 3D. Includes typographic notes and iCloud synchronization for favorites.

Highlights
  • Explore and manage over 73,000 Unicodes
  • Lightning-fast offline search
  • Convert codepoints to HEX, decimal, HTML, Swift, and more
  • View and export glyphs as 3D assets (USDZ)
  • Typographic notes for correct usage
  • iCloud synchronization for favorites
  • Widget support on iOS and macOS
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Codepoint contains more than 73,000 Unicodes, including SF Symbols and Emojis. The sophisticated search feature delivers results within a fraction of a second, completely offline. Convert codepoints into any conceivable format, such as HEX, decimals, UTF, USDZ, HTML entities, or Swift code. View and export glyphs as real 3D assets, or experience them on Apple Vision Pro in augmented reality. Additionally, I have annotated a large number of carefully selected entities with typographic notes so that you can always look up how to use each character typographically correctly. As a developer, designer, or typographer, Codepoint shouldn’t be missing from your repertoire of tools. It’s the ultimate type case for the 21st century. Features • Explore, search and manage Unicodes • Over 73,000 Unicodes, including Emojis and SF Symbols, always at hand • Search and find Unicodes lightning fast and completely offline • Export glyphs in formats such as Unicode, decimal, HEX, HTML, USDZ • View entities in 3D and convert them into USDZ models • Curate your Favorites: They are always synchronized thanks to iCloud • Learn typography with tips on relevant glyphs • Widget support on iOS and macOS • Detailed glyph metrics • Multi-codepoint support ⁂ Support If you need help or want to make a feature suggestion, I’d love hearing from you → martin@appahead.studio Feedback If you like Codepoint, please take a moment to rate it on the App Store. It’s a great way to support solo developers like yours truly. About App ahead GmbH is a German software studio operated by a single individual, Martin Lexow (that’s me!). My company was originally founded in 2015 under the name IXEAU in Berlin. Today, I’m based in the historic old town of Aachen, Germany. Terms of Use: https://appahead.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://appahead.studio/privacy

Screenshots

Compress4 screens
Codepoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Compress at Free against Codepoint's $4.99. Compress also leads on ratings volume (572 vs 41). Codepoint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, device support 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

Compress is free to download; Codepoint costs $4.99 up front. Compress sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Codepoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codepoint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compress has 572 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Compress's written reviews are positive against 67% of Codepoint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compress ships an update every 2 months, Codepoint every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Compress versus Codepoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompressCodepoint
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (572 ratings)4.9 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings572 — better41
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#125 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB89 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperLe Giang NamApp ahead GmbH

Customer experience

Compress

All ratings572 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative37.1%

Codepoint

All ratings41 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Compress

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when pressing compress button
  • Videos display with no size information
  • Unknown error popup during compression
  • Cannot select certain videos from library
  • Restore purchases not working for lifetime accounts
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  • Compressed file shows correct size but sends original file
  • App shuts down during compression process
  • Videos won't open after compression
  • Slow performance on some devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Preserve original video metadata (date, time, GPS location)
  • Support for edited/cropped video versions
  • Slide Over multitasking support on iPad
  • Ability to delete compressed videos from library
  • Better handling of videos longer than 6 minutes
Show 2 more
  • Support for selecting videos from Photos app
  • Screen-on requirement removal during batch processing

Codepoint

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Compress

Subscriptions2
  • Video Compressor+3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Video Compressor+$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video Compressor+ Lifetime$39.99
None

Codepoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compress free?
Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Codepoint free?
Codepoint costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compress or Codepoint?
Codepoint is rated higher. Compress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 572 ratings, while Codepoint averages 4.9 from 41 ratings.
Do Compress or Codepoint have ads?
Neither Compress nor Codepoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compress or Codepoint?
Compress ships an update every 2 months, and Codepoint every 4 weeks. Most recently, Compress was updated on October 13, 2026 and Codepoint on October 13, 2026.

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