Grrrid vs Video Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grrrid
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Grrrid makes it easy to split any photo into a perfect grid for your Instagram feed. Pick a photo, choose your grid size (rows and columns), adjust the crop area, and save — Grrrid instantly slices your image into individual tiles ready to post in order. Key Features: - Flexible grid sizes — customize rows and columns - Multiple aspect ratios — square, portrait, landscape - Precise crop control — pan and zoom to frame exactly what you want - One-tap save — all tiles saved to your photo library instantly - Clean, intuitive interface — focused and easy to use Whether you're creating a panoramic banner, a mosaic profile, or a multi-post carousel, Grrrid gives you pixel-perfect results every time. Free to use. No watermarks. No account required.
Video Compressor
Easily reduce the size of your video files without compromising quality. Choose from different compression levels and preview the estimated size savings before processing. The app works in the background and saves compressed videos directly to your device's photo library.
- Smart video compression up to 80%
- Maintain 1080p/4K detail
- Preview size savings
- Live Activities & Dynamic Island updates
- Background processing
- Private, on-device processing
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Video Compressor - reduce turns large clips into light, share-ready files without sacrificing clarity. Pick a video, choose Small, Balanced, or Sharp quality, and see estimated size savings before you start. Watch progress via Live Activities and Dynamic Island, get a notification when it’s done, and save straight back to Photos. Smart compression: shrink videos by up to 80% while keeping 1080p/4K detail. Quick comparisons: check before/after size, resolution, and duration so you know exactly what changed. Background-friendly: compression keeps running if you switch apps, with lock screen updates. Private by design: everything processes on your device—no uploads, no accounts. Storage saver: clean up space fast so sharing, backing up, and messaging are effortless. Video Compressor Pro unlocks batch compression, target file sizes, advanced controls, compression history, and an ad-free experience. Monthly subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled through your Apple Account settings. A one-time Lifetime purchase is also available. Basic video compression is available free with ads and daily limits. Pro features require a monthly subscription or Lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/video-compressor-reduce/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/video-compressor-reduce/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Grrrid at every 5 weeks against Video Compressor's every 9 months. Grrrid also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grrrid ships an update every 5 weeks, Video Compressor every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grrrid | Video Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YongJae Kim | Anas Taqi |
In-app purchases
Grrrid
No in-app purchases
Video Compressor
No in-app purchases
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