# Compress It vs The Video Compressor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Video Compressor at 48% against Compress It's 0%. The Video Compressor also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (850 vs 2). Compress It's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compress It sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Video Compressor has 850 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Compress It's written reviews are positive against 48% of The Video Compressor's.

Compress It ships an update every 4 weeks, The Video Compressor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compress It | The Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compress-it-convert-picvideo/id1661268340/reviews) | **[4.6 (850 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-video-compressor-zippy/id6475106894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **850** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **47.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [长金 陶](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657336976) | [RaySaar Technologies FZE-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639417613) |

## What reviewers say

### Compress It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compress-it-convert-picvideo/id1661268340)

Reduce the file size of photos and videos to free up storage space on your device. This tool helps you minimize media file sizes while maintaining their original quality, allowing for faster sharing and more room for new content.

**Highlights:** Reduce photo and video file size, Save storage space, Preserve original quality, Compress single or multiple files, Preview compressed media, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shrinkit Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Shrinkit Lifetime Pro Plan | $29.99 | one-time |


### 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 Compress It free?

Compress It 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, Compress It or The Video Compressor?

The Video Compressor is rated higher. Compress It averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Video Compressor averages 4.6 from 850 ratings.

### Do Compress It or The Video Compressor have ads?

Both Compress It and The Video Compressor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compress It or The Video Compressor?

Compress It ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Video Compressor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Compress It was updated on September 30, 2026 and The Video Compressor on October 27, 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.*