# The Video Compressor vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is ads: Video Compressor at none against The Video Compressor's shown. Video Compressor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). The Video Compressor's advantage is ratings volume (847 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Video Compressor sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Video Compressor has 847 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Compressor every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Video Compressor | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (847 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-video-compressor-zippy/id6475106894/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-converter/id6747325621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **847** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RaySaar Technologies FZE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639417613) | [双平 卿](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798861431) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-converter/id6747325621)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing video and image files. It allows for smart compression, format conversion, and basic editing, all within an intuitive interface. Batch processing and ZIP packing simplify workflow for multiple media assets.

**Highlights:** Smart video compression with no quality loss, Batch processing for multiple files, Customizable compression settings, Image compression, Versatile format conversion, Basic video editing (trim, mute, speed, flip), ZIP packing for easy sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TINYVIDEO PREMIUM VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TINYVIDEO PREMIUM VIP | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Video Compressor free?

The Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Video Compressor or Video Compressor?

Video Compressor is rated higher. The Video Compressor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 847 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

The Video Compressor shows ads; Video Compressor does not.

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

The Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Compressor every 9 days. Most recently, The Video Compressor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 24, 2026.

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