Comparison

Simple Video Compressor vs Smart GreenScreen

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

Head to head
About

Simple Video Compressor

Features
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It's a simple app to compress your videos! You can solve these problems! ・Save space on my iPhone. ・Send videos with large capacity via email. ・Reduce the uploading time to video posting sites such as YouTube. Easy in just 3 steps! 1. Select the video you want to compress. 2. Select the compression rate 3. Save the compressed video to an album.

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Smart GreenScreen

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Smart GreenScreen is a professional chroma key app for macOS and iOS with tracking markers, overlay support, and high-resolution PNG export. It replaces a selected background color (for example green) with another color and helps with camera tracking, livestreams, conferencing, and studio production workflows. Core Features Greenscreen / Chroma Key β€’ Replaces a background color with another color in real time. β€’ Adjustable RGB and brightness for both background and marker colors. β€’ 25 color presets for fast setup. β€’ β€œSlider for marker” toggle: sliders can control either background or marker color. β€’ Tab key toggles greenscreen on/off (black when off). β€’ Overlay image with alpha support (PNG transparency). Tracking Markers β€’ 4 marker types: 1) Cross 2) Triangle target 3) Checkerboard circle 4) Circle+Cross β€’ Up to 12 markers simultaneously. β€’ Adjustable marker size (3–25% of screen). β€’ Adjustable stroke width for cross-style markers (2–12). β€’ Invert option for better visibility. β€’ Add, move, and delete markers with dedicated modes and clear visual mode indicators. β€’ Default marker color is black on first launch for strong contrast on green backgrounds. Overlay Tools β€’ Collapsible Overlay section in Settings. β€’ Base overlay image: Load/Remove PNG with transparency. β€’ Floating PNG overlays: import multiple transparent PNGs, place them freely on screen, and position them like markers. β€’ Floating overlays can be moved and deleted using the same Move/Delete workflow as markers. β€’ Dedicated delete action for the overlay image. High-Resolution PNG Export (Unique Feature) β€’ Export the current greenscreen scene as PNG, including markers and overlays. β€’ Preset export sizes from HD up to 8K. β€’ Custom pixel size input for any workflow. β€’ iOS export options: β€’ Share sheet export (AirDrop, Messages, Mail, etc.) β€’ Save to Files / iCloud β€’ macOS export via native save dialog. β€’ Great for VFX planning, camera-tracking references, scene setup docs, and still frame delivery. Keyboard Features (iOS) β€’ Optional on-screen keyboard for blind typing on the greenscreen. β€’ β€œOn marker tap only” mode: keyboard appears when tapping a marker, hides with Enter. β€’ Optional clean typing mode with reduced suggestion/autocorrect distractions. β€’ External keyboard support with Tab toggle behavior matching macOS. Menu Access β€’ macOS: Shift+Click or Cmd+M. β€’ iOS: 3-finger tap (always available), configurable multi-tap (3–10), or long press. Settings & UX β€’ Save & Load Greenscreen Presets β€’ Auto-saved settings. β€’ Reset to defaults. β€’ Collapsible sections for clearer navigation (Colors, Marker, Overlay, Keyboard Setup, Presets, Export). β€’ Consistent icon-based controls and improved spacing for fast operation during production. Technical Details β€’ Built with SwiftUI. β€’ Localization: DE, EN, ES, FR, IT, JA, PT, RU, ZH. β€’ Settings stored as JSON in Application Support. β€’ macOS: window + fullscreen, optional auto-hiding title bar. β€’ iOS: fullscreen layout optimized for notch and different screen sizes. Target Audience β€’ Video production / post-production β€’ Livestreaming β€’ Video conferencing β€’ Camera tracking with greenscreen backgrounds β€’ Presenters and performers using marker-based typing workflows

Screenshots

Simple Video Compressor4 screens
Smart GreenScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Video Compressor at Free against Smart GreenScreen's $4.99. Simple Video Compressor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Simple Video Compressor is free to download; Smart GreenScreen costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Video Compressor ships an update every 3 days, Smart GreenScreen every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Simple Video Compressor versus Smart GreenScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Video CompressorSmart GreenScreen
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi YoshikoshiStefan Hollekamp

In-app purchases

None

Simple Video Compressor

No in-app purchases

None

Smart GreenScreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Video Compressor free?
Simple Video Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart GreenScreen free?
Smart GreenScreen costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Video Compressor or Smart GreenScreen have ads?
Neither Simple Video Compressor nor Smart GreenScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Video Compressor or Smart GreenScreen?
Simple Video Compressor ships an update every 3 days, and Smart GreenScreen every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simple Video Compressor was updated on October 7, 2026 and Smart GreenScreen on October 9, 2026.

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