Comparison

Speedtest by Ookla vs Video compressor

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

Head to head
About

Speedtest by Ookla

Test your internet connection speed, latency, and video streaming quality with a single tap. Explore network coverage maps and secure your connection with a built-in VPN. Get detailed reports and troubleshoot performance issues.

Highlights
  • One-tap internet speed test
  • Download, upload, and jitter measurement
  • Mobile network coverage maps
  • Video streaming quality test
  • Free VPN with limited data
  • Detailed past test reporting
Features
Currently charting
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Use Speedtest® for a quick, easy, one-tap connection internet speed test—accurate anywhere thanks to our global server network. Explore mobile network coverage with Speedtest Maps based on real-world data gathered by the Speedtest app. See performance by provider to find out where you’re likely to experience strong connectivity. Easily switch between providers and regions to compare coverage in the locations you frequent. Video testing empowers you with a real-time assessment of your network’s current streaming quality. Take a video test to get actionable insights that help you optimize your online video experience. Millions of users have made Speedtest the #1 app for testing internet speed, and it’s trusted daily by professionals throughout the industry: - Discover your download, upload, and jitter - Measure ping at 3 stages: idle, download, and upload - View mobile carrier coverage with Speedtest Maps - Take a video test to measure your max resolution, load time, and buffering - Real-time graphs show connection consistency - Test with a single connection to simulate downloading a file or multiple connections to understand max speed - Troubleshoot or verify the speed you were promised - Track past tests with detailed reporting - Easily share your results Go ad free! If you’d like to enjoy Speedtest without ads, we provide the option of removing ads from Speedtest for $0.99. Privacy Policy: https://www.speedtest.net/about/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.speedtest.net/about/terms Do not sell my info: https://www.speedtest.net/about/ccpa

About

Video compressor

Reduce the size of videos and photos to free up device storage. Offers flexible purchase options for ongoing use.

Highlights
  • Compress videos
  • Compress photos
  • Free up storage
  • Resize images
  • Flexible plans
Features
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Compress videos and photos, FREE UP STORAGE! Plans: • 10 credits – $2.99/week • Lifetime – $8.99/year Privacy Policy: https://fermave.com Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Speedtest by Ookla4 screens
Video compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedtest by Ookla at 62% against Video compressor's 0%. Speedtest by Ookla also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (28K vs 4). Video compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Speedtest by Ookla sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Video compressor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedtest by Ookla holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedtest by Ookla has 28K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Speedtest by Ookla's written reviews are positive against 0% of Video compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedtest by Ookla ships an update every 3 weeks, Video compressor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Speedtest by Ookla versus Video compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedtest by OoklaVideo compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOoklaFERMAVE

Customer experience

Speedtest by Ookla

All ratings28,292 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews2,805 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative31.1%

Video compressor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Speedtest by Ookla

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Stuck in endless loop when updating privacy settings
  • Inaccurate speed readings compared to other tests

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to save preferred server locations
  • Incorporate more advanced network diagnostics
  • Improve integration with other devices/platforms
  • Provide more detailed historical data and reporting

Video compressor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speedtest by Ookla

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Unlimited VPN Access$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Permanent Ad Removal$0.99
2 purchases

Video compressor

One-time2
  • Video compress 10 videos$1.99
  • Lifetime Video compressor$9.99

Questions

Is Speedtest by Ookla free?
Speedtest by Ookla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video compressor free?
Video compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedtest by Ookla or Video compressor?
Speedtest by Ookla is rated higher. Speedtest by Ookla averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Video compressor averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Speedtest by Ookla or Video compressor have ads?
Speedtest by Ookla shows ads; Video compressor does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedtest by Ookla or Video compressor?
Speedtest by Ookla ships an update every 3 weeks, and Video compressor every 3 days. Most recently, Speedtest by Ookla was updated on November 1, 2026 and Video compressor on October 24, 2026.

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