# Audio Compressor vs The Video Compressor

The clearest difference is ads: Audio Compressor at none against The Video Compressor's shown. Audio Compressor also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). The Video Compressor's advantage is ratings volume (855 vs 264). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Audio Compressor against 4.6 for The Video Compressor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 855 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Audio Compressor's written reviews are positive against 48% of The Video Compressor's.

Audio Compressor ships an update weekly, The Video Compressor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Compressor | The Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-compressor-mp3-shrink/id6449499993/reviews)** | [4.6 (855 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-video-compressor-zippy/id6475106894/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 264 | **855** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [RaySaar Technologies FZE-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639417613) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-compressor-mp3-shrink/id6449499993)

Reduce audio file sizes without sacrificing sound quality. This app offers efficient compression, allowing you to reclaim storage space on your device. Easily compress audio from files or videos with offline processing.

**Highlights:** Efficient audio compression, Reduce file sizes without quality loss, Compress audio from files or videos, Fast and easy to use, Offline processing for privacy, Adjust bitrate and remove metadata

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Compressor Premium | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and useful app
- 🚀 Great compression results
- 👍 Reduces file size significantly
- 👍 Maintains audio quality
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free usage
- 💰 Forces premium upgrade
- 🐛 Export fails
- 🐛 App becomes unusable after trial
- 🐛 App doesn't work after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Export failed
- App loops on upgrade screen
- App does not work after purchase
- App becomes unusable after trial period

**Requested features**

- iOS Shortcuts compatibility
- Light compression option
- More compression MB size options
- Slider for compression amount
- Option to retain MP3 output format


### 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 Audio Compressor free?

Audio Compressor 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, Audio Compressor or The Video Compressor?

Audio Compressor is rated higher. Audio Compressor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while The Video Compressor averages 4.6 from 855 ratings.

### Do Audio Compressor or The Video Compressor have ads?

The Video Compressor shows ads; Audio Compressor does not.

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

Audio Compressor ships an update weekly, and The Video Compressor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Audio Compressor was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Video Compressor on November 8, 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.*