Comparison

Vid Squish vs PrimePlayer

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

Head to head
About

Vid Squish

Effortlessly resize and compress large video files on your iPhone or iPad to save storage space. This app uses hardware acceleration to shrink videos without sacrificing quality, offering presets and custom settings for optimal results.

Highlights
  • Video compression
  • Video resizing
  • Hardware acceleration
  • 7 built-in presets
  • Custom video settings
  • Aspect ratio preservation
  • AVC h.264 and HEVC h.265 codecs
Features
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Are you tired of running out of storage space on your iPhone or iPad due to those large video files? Look no further! Vid Squish is the ultimate solution to resize and compress your videos effortlessly, right on your device. With Vid Squish, utilizing the latest hardware acceleration technology, you can shrink your videos without compromising quality. Say goodbye to the hassle of transferring videos to your computer for resizing or compression. It's time to reclaim your storage and enjoy fast uploads, transfers, and sharing of your favorite videos! Simple and user-friendly, Vid Squish offers 7 convenient built-in presets, including UHD 4K, SHD 2K, FHD 1080, HD 720, HD 480, SD 360, and Tiny 240. No matter what resolution you choose, the app maintains the aspect ratio and orientation, ensuring your videos look stunning without any distortion. But that's not all! With Vid Squish, you have the power to customize your video settings. Individually set frame size, frames per second (fps), video and audio bitrate, and even choose between AVC h.264 and HEVC h.265 compression codecs. Experience high-quality videos with reduced file sizes, perfect for saving storage space and sharing videos effortlessly. Benefits: - Increase your available storage by reducing the size of your videos. - Enjoy fast uploads and transfers of videos with smaller file sizes. - Maintain high-quality videos with reduced sizes and aspect ratio preservation. - Experience lightning-fast compression with built-in hardware acceleration. - Reduce video sizes directly on your iPhone or iPad without the need for a computer. Ready to take control of your video storage? Download Vid Squish now for free and start resizing and compressing your videos with ease! Don't miss out on this opportunity to optimize your device's storage capacity. Try Vid Squish today!

About

PrimePlayer

Organize, play, and transfer local and online videos in a private media library. Supports a wide range of formats and codecs, with advanced playback controls and GIF creation. Offers robust content protection for your media.

Highlights
  • Multi-format video playback
  • Organize local and online videos
  • Video transfer via Wi-Fi
  • GIF recording and editing
  • Content protection (password, Face ID)
  • Customizable playback controls
  • AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture support
Features
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Watch, organize, cast, and transfer videos on iPhone and iPad. PrimePlayer supports over 60 video and disc formats, covering all common video formats. Your local videos stay on your device. Local playback never passes through developer-operated servers, protecting your privacy. No registration, ads, personal data collection, or cross-app tracking. Available in 32 languages. FORMATS AND SUBTITLES • MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, RM/RMVB, FLV, WebM, MPEG, TS, and more. • AV1, H.264, H.265/HEVC, and VP9 codecs. • Main-video playback from ISO images and BDMV, VIDEO_TS, and DVDMEDIA folders. • Multiple audio tracks, external SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT, and SUB/IDX subtitles, and subtitle timing adjustment. PLAYBACK CONTROLS • 4K, 1080p, and other resolutions, with hardware decoding when available. • 0.5x–4x playback and a customizable touch-and-hold speed. • Portrait and landscape playback; swipe to seek or adjust brightness and volume. • Double-tap to play or pause; pinch to zoom, pan, and reset. • Picture in Picture for compatible videos and saved playback progress. • Play once, repeat one, play in order, or repeat the list. • Separate intro/outro skip durations, control locking, and screenshots. ONLINE AND OFFLINE VIDEO • Play video links, including HLS/M3U8, RTMP, and RTSP. • Save supported on-demand videos for offline viewing. • Set automatic downloads, manage cellular playback, and watch live streams online. IPTV SUBSCRIPTIONS • Import M3U subscriptions as channel lists in Playlists. • Browse channel names, logos, and groups; filter channels and refresh subscriptions. • Keep IPTV channels in dedicated playlists, separate from your local library. AIRPLAY AND DLNA Cast compatible videos with AirPlay or DLNA to devices such as Apple TV, smart TVs, TV boxes, and projectors. GIF RECORDING AND EDITING • Hold the screenshot button to record a clip. • Crop, trim, and adjust resolution, frame rate, quality, speed, and looping. • Set a target file size, reuse settings, preview, and save to Photos. • Export MP4 from compatible sources. LIBRARY AND PLAYLISTS • Folders, subfolders, search, sorting, renaming, and custom covers. • Playlists, favorites, and playback history. • Include folder contents in batch selections to favorite, add to playlists, or export. • Export to Photos, Files, or other devices, and share through the system share sheet. • Convert videos to a Photos-compatible format when supported. CONTENT PROTECTION • Protect folders, playlists, and favorites with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID. • Automatically protect playlists and favorites containing protected-folder videos. • Protected-folder videos stay out of history and the Home Screen resume shortcut. IMPORT AND TRANSFER • Import from Photos, Files, or other apps through the share sheet. • Import and export videos through a browser on the same Wi-Fi network. • Transfer files both ways between other devices and Files, with optional temporary-account protection. LIBRARY MIGRATION Move all or selected videos, folder structures, and folder protection settings to a nearby PrimePlayer device. After verifying your identity, data transfers directly over an encrypted connection, without shared Wi-Fi or iCloud storage. THEMES, SIRI, AND SEARCH • Themes, animated previews, three effect levels, and membership card styles. • Siri and Shortcuts to resume, play by name, or open folders and playlists. • Spotlight search for library content. Monthly, annual, and lifetime options are available. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically; manage or cancel them in Apple Account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase. PrimePlayer provides no channels or video content. Add only sources you are authorized to access. Online availability depends on the provider and network. Privacy Policy: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/primeplayer-privacy-policy/?lang=en Terms of Use: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/primeplayer-terms-of-use/?lang=en

Screenshots

Vid Squish4 screens
PrimePlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PrimePlayer at none against Vid Squish's shown. PrimePlayer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Vid Squish's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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. Vid Squish sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PrimePlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vid Squish against 5.0 for PrimePlayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vid Squish ships an update every 2 months, PrimePlayer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Vid Squish versus PrimePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVid SquishPrimePlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB86 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCritical Vitality LLC云强 林

Customer experience

Vid Squish

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PrimePlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vid Squish

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Renewing Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime - One Time Purchase$9.99
3 purchases

PrimePlayer

Subscriptions2
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$1.691 Month
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Annual7 Days trial$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Lifetime$48.00

Questions

Is Vid Squish free?
Vid Squish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrimePlayer free?
PrimePlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vid Squish or PrimePlayer?
Vid Squish and PrimePlayer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Vid Squish or PrimePlayer have ads?
Vid Squish shows ads; PrimePlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, Vid Squish or PrimePlayer?
Vid Squish ships an update every 2 months, and PrimePlayer every 3 days. Most recently, Vid Squish was updated on November 4, 2026 and PrimePlayer on November 6, 2026.

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