Comparison

Video Compressor vs Video Compressor

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

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About

Video Compressor

Reclaim iCloud storage by compressing photos and videos without deleting memories. This app offers tools to reduce file sizes, find and remove duplicates, and clean up unwanted media, all while keeping your data private and on-device.

Highlights
  • Compress videos using HEVC (H.265)
  • Compress photos using HEIC
  • Find and remove duplicate media
  • Clean up burst and Live Photos
  • Identify and remove unwanted media
  • Free up iCloud storage
  • Batch processing for libraries
Features
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STOP WASTING iCLOUD STORAGE - OPTIMIZE YOUR PHOTOS & VIDEOS INSTANTLY HEVCut is the ultimate storage optimizer for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users who want to reclaim iCloud space without deleting precious memories. With powerful tools for both videos AND photos, you can compress, clean, and organize your entire media library with just a few taps. Perfect for everyday users, creators, and anyone tired of "Storage Full" messages. KEY BENEFITS • Compress Videos Instantly - Reduce video file sizes by 50–80% using HEVC (H.265) technology • Compress Photos - Shrink large photos using efficient HEIC or AVIF encoding without quality loss • Find & Remove Duplicates - Automatically detect duplicate photos and videos wasting space • Clean Up Burst Photos - Keep only the best shot from burst photo sequences • Optimize Live Photos - Convert Live Photos to stills or remove the video component • Identify Unwanted Media - Find screenshots, social media downloads, and low-quality content • Free Up iCloud Storage - Keep every memory without paying for more storage • Faster Uploads & Sharing - Smaller files mean faster AirDrop, backups, and streaming VIDEO TOOLS • Video Compressor - One-tap HEVC encoding that reduces file sizes dramatically • Duplicate Video Finder - Scan your library for identical videos taking up space • Unwanted Video Finder - Identify low-quality or redundant video content • External Storage Export - Compress directly to SD cards and external drives PHOTO TOOLS • Photo Compressor - Convert large photos to efficient HEIC or AVIF format • Duplicate Photos Finder - Smart detection of similar photos taken at the same time • Burst Photo Cleaner - Automatically keep key photos and clean up burst sequences • Live Photo Cleaner - Remove video components from Live Photos to save space • Unwanted Photos Finder - Detect screenshots and social media downloads cluttering your library SMART FEATURES • Batch Processing - Optimize entire libraries in seconds • Smart Storage Analysis - Instantly see how much space you'll save • Background Scanning - Automatically identifies optimization opportunities • Native iCloud Integration - Works directly with your Photos library • Privacy First - Everything happens on-device, no uploads required • Beautiful Design - Minimal, intuitive, and built for Apple performance PERFECT FOR: • iPhone users running out of iCloud storage • Photographers with thousands of burst photos and Live Photos • Creators handling large 4K, HDR, or ProRes videos • Travelers storing tons of photos and footage • Anyone wanting to clean up their photo library without losing quality WHY HEVCut? HEVCut makes storage optimization simple, fast, and private. No cloud uploads, no complex editing tools, just powerful compression and smart cleanup powered by Apple's frameworks. Everything runs securely on your device. Don't waste time deleting memories or paying for more iCloud storage. Just optimize, clean, and enjoy more space instantly. Don't delete. Don't upgrade. Just optimize. Download HEVCut today and unlock the full potential of your iPhone, iPad, and iCloud storage. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Video Compressor

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
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Kompresso is a versatile and powerful batch and single video compressor app designed to make video compression simple and accessible for everyone. With its intuitive user interface and optimized, high-performance libraries, Kompresso enables you to easily adjust bitrate, resolution, frame rate, and media format to suit your needs. Whether you want smaller file sizes or crystal-clear quality, Kompresso puts you in control. What Can You Customize? Bitrate • Choose lower bitrates for smaller file sizes or higher bitrates to preserve quality—the decision is entirely yours! Resolution • Select the perfect resolution for your needs: HD (720p), Full HD (1080p), or stunning 4K (2160p) for the best visual experience. Container • Export your videos in your preferred format: M4V, MP4, or MOV—choose what works best for you. Codecs • Opt for H.264 for broad compatibility across devices or H.265 to save space without sacrificing quality. Take full control of your compression process. Adjust resolution, frame rate, and bitrate to find the perfect balance between file size and quality. With cutting-edge hardware acceleration, Kompresso works fast. Whether you’re freeing up storage, preparing a video for social media, or simply organizing your library, Kompresso gives you the tools to make it happen. When you're ready, upgrade to Kompresso+ to unlock even more features, including longer video exports and format conversions. Kompresso processes your videos entirely offline, right on your device. Your videos never leave your device. We don’t collect, store or share any video data. Ever. Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Video Compressor at every 6 days against Video Compressor's every 2 weeks. Video Compressor's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Video Compressor sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Video Compressor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.7 for Video Compressor against 4.6 for Video Compressor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 108 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 83% of Video Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 6 days, Video Compressor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Video Compressor versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (74 ratings) — better4.6 (108 ratings)
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews83.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro PachecoBaris Ulas Cukur

Customer experience

Video Compressor

All ratings74 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral19.0%
Negative11.9%

Video Compressor

All ratings108 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative8.5%

Bugs and requests

Video Compressor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Video Compressor

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compression goes to 103% complete
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions9
  • Pro$5.997 Days
  • Pro$9.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial$12.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Pro1 Month trial$12.997 Days
  • Pro7 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Pro2 variants$12.996 Months
  • Pro$19.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Pro$5.99
  • Pro$19.99
  • Unlimited$19.99
Show 3 more
  • Pro$39.99
  • Pro$69.99
  • Pro$99.99
5 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions4
  • Kompresso+ (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Kompresso+ (Weekly)$1.997 Days
  • Kompresso+ (Annual)$9.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kompresso+ (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
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, Video Compressor or Video Compressor?
Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.6 from 108 ratings.
Do Video Compressor or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Video Compressor?
Video Compressor ships an update every 6 days, and Video Compressor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Video Compressor on September 22, 2026.

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