# Compress vs Codepoint

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Compress | Codepoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compress-video-compressor/id1628271142/reviews) | **[4.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepoint/id6444068649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **572** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#128** |
| Size | 30 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Le Giang Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588693429) | [App ahead GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/955848754) |

## What reviewers say

### Compress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compress-video-compressor/id1628271142)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Compressor+ | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Compressor+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Video Compressor+ Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent compression efficiency with minimal quality loss
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to use
- 💾 Significant file size reduction (50-65% smaller)
- ⚡ Fast compression processing
- 🎥 Batch conversion capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes during compression
- ❌ Videos fail to open or display properly
- 🚫 Blank screen on startup
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across devices
- 💳 Unexpected subscription charges after lifetime promotion

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Codepoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepoint/id6444068649)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*