Comparison

Video Compressor vs Tap Highlight

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

Reduce video file sizes significantly without compromising HD quality. Easily compress single clips or batches with smart presets and advanced controls. Track your storage savings and share videos effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Reduce file size up to 90%
  • Maintain HD quality
  • Batch compression
  • One-tap presets
  • Side-by-side preview
  • Savings tracking
  • Home Screen widget
Features
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Free up storage without losing quality. Video Compressor – Save Space cuts file size by up to 90% while keeping HD detail, letting you process batches of clips with smart presets that do the heavy lifting. Why creators choose us - One-tap presets from Highest to Smallest with real-time size estimates. - Side-by-side preview to compare original and compressed versions instantly. - Advanced bitrate, resolution, and frame-rate controls when you need them. Track your savings - Savings Report shows all-time, monthly, and weekly totals at a glance. - A 7-day bar chart lets you see daily compression trends. - Home Screen widget keeps your total savings visible without opening the app. - Smart notifications remind you of savings and suggest new compressions. Perfect for - Sending long clips over chat or email without hitting limits. - Backing up travel videos without maxing out cloud storage. - Sharing 4K footage that still looks sharp on social media. Start compressing now and keep every memory without the storage stress. Pro features - Remove all ads and unlock unlimited batch compression. - Set exact output size or target percentage from 1% to 99%. - Preserve metadata and export directly to Files, Photos, or cloud drives.

About

Tap Highlight

Easily create sports highlight reels from long videos by simply tapping during playback. This editor automatically clips moments and allows for reordering, adding transitions, and merging clips into a shareable HD video.

Highlights
  • One-tap clipping of favorite moments
  • Fast playback review
  • Customizable clip duration
  • Drag-and-drop clip reordering
  • Stylish transition effects
  • One-tap merging and saving to Photos
Features
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Easily Create Sports Highlight Videos Just by Tapping! Tap Highlight is the ultimate video editor that lets anyone instantly turn long match videos or event recordings into awesome highlight reels! No complex timeline editing or video editing skills required! Just play your video and tap the "Nice Play!" button whenever a great moment happens. The app automatically cuts and saves the seconds right before and after your tap. ■ Key Features 1. Intuitive One-Tap Clipping Simply tap while watching to clip your favorite moments. Supports fast playback (1.5x–3.0x) so you can review long videos in no time. Customize the clip duration freely! 2. Reorder & Fine-Tune Clips View all recorded moments in a simple list. Drag & drop to reorder scenes and adjust start/end times for each clip with precision. 3. Rich Transition Effects Add stylish transitions like Fade, Slide, or Zoom between clips to create professional-looking sports highlight reels effortlessly. 4. Merge & Save with One Tap Combine selected clips into a single HD video and save it directly to your Photos app. Perfect for sharing on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or sending to teammates and family! ■ Perfect For: ・Saving best sports moments (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, etc.) ・Creating kids' sports highlight reels and growth video logs ・Anyone who finds standard video editing apps too complicated ・Trimming long videos from trips or events into fast-paced recap clips ■ Great for Various Uses: [Sports Matches & Training] ・Extract goals, home runs, fast breaks, or key saves to build a personal highlight reel. ・Great for swimming, track & field, dance, or martial arts to check form and review technique. [School Events & Recitals] ・Cut out idle footage and create a child-focused recap video to share with grandparents. [Pets, Trips & Social Media] ・Capture funny pet moments or jump shots, add transitions, and share directly to TikTok or Reels. [Lectures & Seminars] ・Clip key lecture moments for quick review later. Turn your long unedited videos into unforgettable highlight reels today!

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Tap Highlight3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Compressor at 64% against Tap Highlight's 0%. Video Compressor also leads on price (Free vs $1.99). Tap Highlight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Video Compressor is free to download; Tap Highlight costs $1.99 up front. Video Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tap Highlight asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Video Compressor versus Tap Highlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorTap Highlight
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaruki SugayaSohta Itoh

Customer experience

Video Compressor

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

Tap Highlight

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Compressor

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99
None

Tap Highlight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap Highlight free?
Tap Highlight costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Compressor or Tap Highlight have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor Tap Highlight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Tap Highlight?
Video Compressor ships an update weekly, and Tap Highlight weekly. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tap Highlight on October 2, 2026.

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