Comparison

Video Compressor vs Screenshot Editor

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

Screenshot Editor

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Turn any screenshot into a scroll-stopping social post. ScreenKut transforms raw screenshots into beautiful, share-ready images for X, Instagram, TikTok, and beyond — in seconds. BEAUTIFUL BACKGROUNDS Choose from 12 curated gradient presets — Sunset, Ocean, Violet, Midnight, Candy, and more. Wrap your screenshot in a backdrop that makes it pop in any feed. DEVICE FRAMES Present your screenshots professionally with authentic device mockups: iPhone bezel, macOS window, Windows title bar, or browser address bar. Perfect for app demos, tutorials, and product launches. ANNOTATE & PROTECT PRIVACY Highlight key areas, draw with Apple Pencil tools, blur sensitive information, or mask private content before sharing. Crop to focus on exactly what matters. STITCH MULTIPLE SCREENSHOTS Combine up to 8 screenshots into a single long image — ideal for sharing conversations, threads, tutorials, or multi-step workflows. FLEXIBLE FORMATS Export in the exact format you need: • Square (1:1) — Instagram feed • Portrait (4:5) — Instagram vertical • Story (9:16) — TikTok, Reels, Stories • Landscape (16:9) — X / Twitter banner • Original — preserve your native ratio CAPTIONS & STYLE Add a caption above or below your screenshot. Fine-tune corner radius, shadow, rotation, padding, and position for a pixel-perfect result. VIDEO SUPPORT Apply all the same beautiful backgrounds and frames to your videos — then share directly to your favourite platforms. PRO Unlock unlimited exports with ScreenKut Pro. User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.weekstudio.fr/screenkut/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Video Compressor at 3 against Screenshot Editor's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Screenshot Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Video Compressor versus Screenshot Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorScreenshot Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — better—
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro PachecoVincent CORRU

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions6
  • Pro$4.997 Days
  • Pro$9.997 Days
  • Pro$12.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Pro$19.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro$5.99
  • Pro$19.99
  • Unlimited$19.99
Show 1 more
  • Pro$39.99
2 purchases

Screenshot Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screenshot Editor free?
Screenshot Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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