Comparison

Video Compressor vs BackiGo

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

Head to head
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/

About

BackiGo

Securely back up and restore your photos, videos, and contacts to your own storage like USB drives or NAS. Transfer media across devices without relying on cloud syncing, ensuring your data remains private and fully controlled.

Highlights
  • Complete photo and video backup
  • Full restore functionality
  • iCloud Photos, Drive, and Contacts backup
  • Backup to USB, NAS, and cloud storage
  • Cross-platform photo transfer
  • Offline backup support
  • Scheduled automatic backups
Features
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Photo backup, full restore, and transfer for iPhone, iPad, and Mac BackiGo helps you back up photos, videos, iCloud Drive files, and contacts - then browse, restore, and move them whenever you need. Unlike iCloud, which mainly syncs your data, and other backup apps that only store it, BackiGo creates real, restorable backups in original quality that you can browse, restore, and move across devices anytime. Why BackiGo • Back up iCloud Photos in original quality • Save iCloud Shared Albums • Create versioned backups of iCloud Drive • Back up and export iCloud Contacts • Back up local albums, Live Photos, and ProRAW • Browse backups without restoring • Restore to original or specific albums • Transfer photos and videos across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and more • Back up to USB drives, NAS, or your own cloud storage • Optional backup encryption for extra security • Smart incremental and scheduled backups • Secure web access with PIN and trusted devices • No account required and no tracking BackiGo Pro • Unlimited backup and restore • iCloud Photos, Drive, Contacts, and Shared Albums • Backup encryption • Scheduled automation • One subscription for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Family Sharing for up to five members Free trial included - back up to 500 photos and videos. Terms of Use: https://backigo.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://backigo.app/privacy

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
BackiGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BackiGo at 5.0 against Video Compressor's 4.6. BackiGo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Video Compressor's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 62%) and ratings volume (117 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and BackiGo sells 3 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

BackiGo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 117 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 62% of BackiGo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update fortnightly, BackiGo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video Compressor versus BackiGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorBackiGo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (117 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaris Ulas Cukur光琇 林

Customer experience

Video Compressor

All ratings113 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative8.5%

BackiGo

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and 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

BackiGo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions4
  • Kompresso+ (Weekly)$1.997 Days
  • Kompresso+ (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Kompresso+ (Annual)$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kompresso+ (Lifetime)$19.99
3 purchases

BackiGo

Subscriptions2
  • BackiGo Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • BackiGo Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • BackiGo Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackiGo free?
BackiGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or BackiGo?
BackiGo is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while BackiGo averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Video Compressor or BackiGo have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor BackiGo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or BackiGo?
Video Compressor ships an update fortnightly, and BackiGo weekly. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 30, 2026 and BackiGo on October 28, 2026.

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