# NO RAW vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is price: Video Compressor at Free against NO RAW's $1.99. Video Compressor also leads on ratings volume (113 vs 9) and device support (3 vs 1). NO RAW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Video Compressor is free to download; NO RAW costs $1.99 up front. Video Compressor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. NO RAW asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 113 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of NO RAW's written reviews are positive against 83% of Video Compressor's.

NO RAW ships an update monthly, Video Compressor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NO RAW | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-raw/id6736499511/reviews) | **[4.6 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-kompresso/id6740043017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **83.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drew Mylrea](https://appshunter.io/developer/953433557) | [Baris Ulas Cukur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579769539) |

## What reviewers say

### NO RAW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-raw/id6736499511)

This app helps you manage your photo library by identifying and deleting large RAW photo data. It can also convert RAW files to more space-efficient formats like HEIF or JPG, freeing up storage on your device.

**Highlights:** Identifies RAW + HEIF photo pairs, Deletes RAW data, Converts RAW to HEIF or JPG, Frees up storage space, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-kompresso/id6740043017)

This app allows users to easily compress videos, adjusting bitrate, resolution, and format to reduce file size while maintaining quality. It offers offline processing and customizable export options for various needs, from saving space to preparing videos for social media.

**Highlights:** Adjust bitrate for file size or quality, Select resolution (720p, 1080p, 4K), Choose export container (M4V, MP4, MOV), Select video codecs (H.264, H.265), Offline video processing, Hardware acceleration for speed

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kompresso+ (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Kompresso+ (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Kompresso+ (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Kompresso+ (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast compression
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Convenient video compression option
- 👍 Works well with RAW videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Awkward handling of horizontal screen recordings
- 🐛 Compression sometimes goes over 100%
- 👎 Freemium model not preferred by all users

**Reported bugs**

- Compression goes to 103% complete
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Batch selection of videos
- Photo compression option
- Sort by largest video files
- Ability to compress from Files app, not just Photos
- Automatic deletion of original video after compression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NO RAW free?

NO RAW costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NO RAW or Video Compressor?

Video Compressor is rated higher. NO RAW averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.6 from 113 ratings.

### Do NO RAW or Video Compressor have ads?

Neither NO RAW nor Video Compressor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NO RAW or Video Compressor?

NO RAW ships an update monthly, and Video Compressor fortnightly. Most recently, NO RAW was updated on October 9, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 22, 2026.

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