Comparison

Video Compressor vs Chromify

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 videos and photos, removing duplicates, and cleaning up unwanted media. Optimize your entire media library with powerful, on-device tools to free up space without deleting memories.

Highlights
  • Compress videos using HEVC (H.265)
  • Compress photos with HEIC or AVIF encoding
  • Find and remove duplicate photos/videos
  • Clean up burst photos and optimize Live Photos
  • Identify and remove unwanted media like screenshots
  • Free up iCloud storage with on-device processing
  • Batch processing for entire 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

Chromify

Features
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Chromify turns your iPhone or iPad into a real-time visual effects camera for spatial, depth-aware, and retro-futuristic video creation. Use your camera, depth data, LiDAR-supported features, and on-device rendering to transform everyday spaces into neon geometry, point clouds, topographic contours, synthwave wireframes, and person-aware voxel effects. Whether you are exploring scanning-inspired aesthetics, AR concepts, or generative video looks, Chromify gives you precise creative controls without a complex editing workflow. Requirements: A LiDAR-capable iPhone or iPad (e.g., iPhone 12 Pro or later) Terms of Use: https://chromify.space/ChromifyTermsOfUse.html Privacy Policy: https://chromify.space/ChromifyPrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Chromify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chromify at 18.0 against Video Compressor's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Chromify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Video Compressor versus Chromify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorChromify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (99 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro PachecoMATEUSZ SAMIEC

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
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  • Pro$39.99
1 purchases

Chromify

Subscriptions1
  • Chromify FX - Annual Plan$0.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chromify free?
Chromify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or Chromify have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor Chromify shows ads.

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