Comparison

Video Compressor vs Video Compressor Save Storage

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

Video Compressor Save Storage

Reduce the size of videos on your device to free up storage space. Preview potential savings and compare compressed versions before making changes. All processing happens locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • On-device HEVC compression
  • Estimated savings preview
  • Compress multiple videos
  • Side-by-side comparison
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Privacy-focused local processing
Features
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Running out of iPhone storage? Video Compressor helps you reduce the size of videos in your Photos library and recover space—without uploading your photo or video content to SwiftLee servers. See your potential savings before changing anything. Choose the videos you want to compress, select the quality that works for you, and compare the real result before deciding what happens to the original. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan your library to see how much storage your videos use and what you could save 2. Pick one or more videos, or start with smart collections such as Recent, Long, Large, or 4K 3. Choose High Quality, Balanced, or Max Saving 4. Compare your original and compressed video side by side 5. Keep the original, or delete it only after you explicitly confirm WHY VIDEO COMPRESSOR • On-device HEVC compression helps reduce video size while preserving strong visual quality • Estimated savings are shown before compression starts • Compress multiple selected videos in one session • Compare the actual result using your own video—not stock footage • No account, no advertising, and no media uploads to SwiftLee servers • iCloud originals are downloaded through Apple PhotoKit and processed one at a time with clear progress • Your originals remain untouched until you choose otherwise SIRI, SPOTLIGHT AND SHORTCUTS • Ask Siri how much storage you could save, or how much you have already saved, without opening the app • Start from Siri, Spotlight, or the Action Button to review your recent, large, long, or 4K videos for compression. The app opens on the review screen, so you stay in control • Find the actions in the Shortcuts app and add them to your own automations PRIVACY AND CONTROL Scanning, analysis, and compression happen on your iPhone. If a video is stored in iCloud, Apple PhotoKit downloads it for local processing. Video Compressor never deletes an original automatically. Privacy Policy: https://videocompression.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://videocompression.app/terms

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Video Compressor Save Storage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Compressor Save Storage at 100% against Video Compressor's 58%. Video Compressor Save Storage also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Video Compressor's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Video Compressor Save Storage sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Compressor Save Storage holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 104 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Video Compressor Save Storage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 6 days, Video Compressor Save Storage every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video Compressor versus Video Compressor Save Storage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorVideo Compressor Save Storage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (104 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro PachecoSwiftLee

Customer experience

Video Compressor

All ratings99 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%

Video Compressor Save Storage

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

Video Compressor Save Storage

Subscriptions3
  • Pro – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro – Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Pro – Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro – Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor Save Storage free?
Video Compressor Save Storage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or Video Compressor Save Storage?
Video Compressor Save Storage is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Video Compressor Save Storage averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Video Compressor or Video Compressor Save Storage have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor Video Compressor Save Storage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Video Compressor Save Storage?
Video Compressor ships an update every 6 days, and Video Compressor Save Storage every 4 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on November 14, 2026 and Video Compressor Save Storage on November 10, 2026.

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