Comparison

Video Compressor vs Alive Cloud

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

This app helps you reduce the file size of your videos without compromising quality. It supports various video and audio formats, offering advanced codec and bitrate customization for efficient storage and sharing.

Highlights
  • Compress MOV, MP4, M4V videos
  • Select AAC, OPUS, FLAC, PCM audio
  • Use HEVC, H.264, PRORES codecs
  • Customize bitrate for quality/size
  • User-friendly interface
  • Efficient video management
Features
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Video Editor - Compress app, a powerful tool designed to help you efficiently compress and optimize your video files. Whether you're dealing with MOV, MP4, or M4V formats, our app is equipped to handle them all, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices and platforms. You have full control over the audio types used in your compressed videos. You can choose from popular audio formats like AAC, OPUS, FLAC, and PCM, allowing you to maintain the audio quality that suits your preferences or specific requirements. One of the key features of our app is the ability to adjust the codec used for compression. You have the option to select from highly efficient codecs such as HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), H.264, and PRORES. These codecs offer different levels of compression while preserving the video quality, enabling you to strike the perfect balance between file size and visual fidelity. Key Features: • Wide Format Support: Compress and optimize videos in MOV, MP4, and M4V formats. • Audio Format Flexibility: Choose from AAC, OPUS, FLAC, and PCM audio formats for your compressed videos. • Advanced Codec Options: Select from efficient codecs like HEVC, H.264, and PRORES to balance file size and video quality. • Bitrate Customization: Adjust the bitrate to control data usage per frame, fine-tuning the trade-off between file size and quality. • User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and a straightforward process for quick and easy video compression. • Efficient Video Management: Simplify video storage and sharing while saving disk space without sacrificing quality. Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: - The payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your selected subscription. - Your subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your App Store Account Settings. For more information, please refer to our terms of use at https://sunshine-dev.com/?page_id=98

About

Alive Cloud

Features
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Rediscover your cherished memories with the Alive Cloud app! Access your vintage home movies: cine films and video tapes, expertly transferred and remastered by Alive Studios, directly from your iPhone and iPad. You can also invite friends and family to enjoy your personal movie collection by creating guest accounts on our website. Once created, a unique 'gallery code' is generated and emailed to your guests, allowing them to access your movies through the app too! Relive precious moments with loved ones. Simply log in on your iPhone or iPad using your existing Alive Cloud password to start streaming. You can even push the video to your TV for that big screen experience! Download now and make your memories come Alive!

Screenshots

Video Compressor3 screens
Alive Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alive Cloud at none against Video Compressor's 4. Video Compressor's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Video Compressor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Alive Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, Alive Cloud every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Compressor versus Alive Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorAlive Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunshine Software Labsalivestudios

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions4
  • Get Premium Annual Limited$9.991 Year
  • 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Get Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Annual VIP$49.991 Year
None

Alive Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alive Cloud free?
Alive Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Compressor or Alive Cloud have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor Alive Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Alive Cloud?
Video Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, and Alive Cloud every 5 months. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alive Cloud on October 7, 2026.

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