Comparison

CompressX vs Squish Video Compresor

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

Head to head
About

CompressX

Features
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"Unlock the full potential of your videos with our all-in-one media tool! Whether you need to compress large video files, change formats to suit your needs, or extract high-quality audio from your videos, our app has got you covered. Key Features: Video Compression: Reduce file size without sacrificing quality. Perfect for sharing and saving space! Video Format Conversion: Easily convert videos to various formats to ensure compatibility across different devices and platforms. Video to Audio Extraction: Convert videos into audio files to listen on the go. Great for creating podcasts or saving audio from videos. Experience seamless media management and enhance your digital content with just a few taps. Download now and start transforming your videos today!"

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Squish Video Compresor

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Squish is the fastest and easiest video compressor for macOS. Shrink your video files by up to 70% with no visible loss of quality. Whether you create content for social media, send videos by email, or want to free up space on your Mac, Squish gets the job done in seconds thanks to full optimization for Apple Silicon. ā–ø KEY FEATURES - Modern codecs: H.265 (HEVC) and H.264 - Resolutions from 480p to 4K UHD (including 2.5K / QHD) - Three predefined presets: Extreme, Balanced, High Quality - Fully customizable mode with real-time interactive sliders - Manual control of bitrate, frame rate, and audio quality - Batch processing with individual progress per file - Built-in preview powered by AVPlayer - Precise video trimming before compression - Real-time size estimator before processing - Drag & drop directly into the window or onto the Dock icon - System notifications when each compression finishes - Multilingual interface: English, Spanish, and German ā–ø WHO IS SQUISH FOR? - Content creators optimizing videos for YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok - Students and professionals sharing large files via email or cloud - Video editors who need to export quick previews of their projects - Anyone who wants to save space on their Mac without sacrificing quality ā–ø OPTIMIZED FOR APPLE SILICON On Macs with M1, M2, M3, or M4 chips, Squish takes advantage of the built-in HEVC hardware codec, delivering compressions up to 5 times faster and significantly lower battery consumption. ā–ø 100% PRIVATE AND LOCAL Your videos never leave your Mac. All compression happens locally using the native AVFoundation and AVAssetWriter frameworks. No internet connection required, nothing uploaded to the cloud. ā–ø EASY FOR BEGINNERS, POWERFUL FOR PROFESSIONALS Start with the presets for instant results or activate advanced mode to control every parameter with precision. Squish grows with your needs. ā–ø SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - macOS 12 Monterey or later - Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended for 4K UHD) - Compatible with Intel and Apple Silicon Macs

Screenshots

CompressX4 screens
Squish Video Compresor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squish Video Compresor at none against CompressX's shown. CompressX's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
CompressX versus Squish Video Compresor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompressXSquish Video Compresor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBurak YildirimPedro Leandro Hemme

In-app purchases

None

CompressX

No in-app purchases

None

Squish Video Compresor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CompressX free?
CompressX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squish Video Compresor free?
Squish Video Compresor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CompressX or Squish Video Compresor have ads?
CompressX shows ads; Squish Video Compresor does not.

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