Comparison

Video Compressor vs Squeeze

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

Head to head
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

Squeeze

This app reduces video file sizes significantly, up to 90%, without noticeable quality loss. It's ideal for saving storage, sharing videos easily, and optimizing them for various social media platforms. All processing happens locally on your device for enhanced privacy and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Reduce video size up to 90%
  • Visually lossless quality preservation
  • One-tap platform presets (WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok)
  • Custom resolution, bitrate, codec, and frame rate control
  • Batch processing for multiple videos
  • 100% on-device processing for privacy
  • Works offline
Features
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Squeeze makes your videos up to 90% smaller with no visible quality loss. Fit any WhatsApp or email limit, free up gigabytes of storage, and share in seconds. Your videos never leave your iPhone. WHY SQUEEZE? • Video too large to send? Squeeze it. • Running out of storage? Compress your entire camera roll in one batch. • Need the right format for Instagram, TikTok, or WhatsApp? One-tap presets. • Want full control? Custom resolution, bitrate, codec, and frame rate. POWERFUL COMPRESSION • Reduce video file size by up to 90% • H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) codec support • Hardware-accelerated encoding via Apple VideoToolbox • Smart quality preservation - visually identical output at a fraction of the size PLATFORM PRESETS One tap to compress for any platform: • WhatsApp - fits the 16 MB limit • Instagram Reels & Stories • TikTok • Email - small enough for any inbox • Twitter / X • Discord • Custom - set your own target size BATCH PROCESSING • Import multiple videos at once from Photos or Files • Compress your entire library in one session • Track progress for each video individually • Compression keeps running when you switch apps or lock your phone 100% ON-DEVICE, 100% PRIVATE • All compression runs locally on your iPhone • No uploads, no cloud servers, no accounts • Your videos never leave your device • Works completely offline IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE • Photo Library - with full metadata and original file size • Files app - drag and drop any video • Supports MP4, MOV, M4V, and more SAVE & SHARE • Save compressed videos directly to Photos • Share via any app - AirDrop, Messages, Mail, WhatsApp • View compression history with before/after sizes BEAUTIFUL & LOCALIZED • Native iOS design with full Dark Mode support • Available in 33 languages • Complete right-to-left layouts for Arabic and Hebrew SQUEEZE PRO Start with 1 free export per day. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access: • One-time purchase, lifetime access • No subscription, no recurring charges, yours forever Pro includes: • Unlimited exports • Batch compression • All platform presets • Priority support Your videos. Your phone. Your privacy. Privacy Policy: https://miladapps.pro/privacy Terms of Use: https://miladapps.pro/terms

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Squeeze4 screens

Verdict

The call

Video Compressor and Squeeze both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Squeeze's written reviews are positive against 58% of Video Compressor's. Squeeze also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (16.0 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 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Squeeze sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.8 for Squeeze. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 35 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 85% of Squeeze's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update weekly, Squeeze every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Video Compressor versus Squeeze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorSqueeze
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (90 ratings)4.8 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better35
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB44 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAlejandro PachecoMilad Atef

Customer experience

Video Compressor

All ratings88 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative26.3%

Squeeze

All ratings35 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions11
  • Pro$4.997 Days
  • Pro$5.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • Pro$9.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • 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
1 purchases

Squeeze

One-time1
  • Squeeze Pro - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squeeze free?
Squeeze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or Squeeze?
Squeeze is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Squeeze averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.
Do Video Compressor or Squeeze have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor Squeeze shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Squeeze?
Video Compressor ships an update weekly, and Squeeze every 3 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Squeeze on October 22, 2026.

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