Comparison

Video Compressor vs Codeck

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

Codeck

This app helps filmmakers and DITs calculate video storage, transfer times, and backup needs. It supports various codecs and offers customisable reports for seamless collaboration. Plan your production workflow efficiently with precise data.

Highlights
  • Storage requirement estimation
  • Transfer time calculations
  • Codec support (ProRes, RED, BRAW)
  • Proxy and multi-camera setup planning
  • Customisable transfer speed settings
  • Branded report generation
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Codeck is the ultimate tool for filmmakers and digital imaging technicians, designed to simplify the complexities of video production planning. Whether you're estimating storage requirements, transfer times, or backup needs, Codeck delivers precise calculations tailored to your workflow. With support for popular codecs like ProRes, RED, and BRAW, you can easily calculate file sizes, proxy requirements, and multi-camera setups. Plan and optimise your storage with professional recommendations, ensuring your projects run smoothly and efficiently. Customisable transfer speed settings help you estimate real-world transfer times for any interface, giving you complete control over your production timeline. Share detailed, branded reports with your team or clients using our customisable templates, making collaboration seamless and professional. Codeck is the perfect companion for on-set production teams or post-production professionals who need fast, reliable data at their fingertips. Start with a 3-day free trial on the annual plan, then continue with full access at £19.99 per year. Annual: £19.99 per year (includes 3-day free trial for eligible users). Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time through your Apple account settings. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://www.edrosie.com/playground/codeck-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.edrosie.com/playground/codeck-terms

Screenshots

Video Compressor3 screens
Codeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Codeck at 100% against Video Compressor's 0%. Codeck also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Video Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Codeck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, Codeck every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Video Compressor versus Codeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorCodeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunshine Software LabsEd Rosie

Customer experience

Video Compressor

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Codeck

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
6 purchases

Codeck

Subscriptions5
  • Codeck Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Codeck3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Codeck Annual$9.991 Year
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  • Codeck Annual 20263 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Codeck$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Codeck Annual$9.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Codeck free?
Codeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or Codeck have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor Codeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Codeck?
Video Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, and Codeck every 4 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Codeck on October 30, 2026.

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