Comparison

Video Compressor vs Compress Video

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

Compress Video

Easily reduce the size of your video files for sharing or storage. This app offers advanced compression, conversion to audio formats, and professional editing tools like trimming and stabilization. Optimize your media without losing quality.

Highlights
  • Advanced video compression up to 90%
  • Convert videos to audio formats (MP3, AAC)
  • Video trimming with frame-by-frame editing
  • Video stabilization and noise reduction
  • Offline processing
  • No watermarks on compressed videos
Features
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Your videos are probably the biggest thing on your iPhone. TinyVideo finds them, shrinks them, and gives you your storage back. See what's taking up space Browse every video in your library, sorted and filtered so the biggest ones are easy to spot. See exactly how much space you can free before you compress anything. Pick a quality, see the result first - Smaller: 540p, frees the most space - Balanced: 1080p, sharp enough to keep - Higher: higher bitrate, closest to the original Estimates get more accurate the more you use the app, because TinyVideo learns how much each quality level actually shrinks your videos. Private by design Compression runs entirely on your iPhone. Your videos are never uploaded, and there's no account to create. You stay in control Keep your originals, or remove them once the compressed copy is saved. Removed originals go to Recently Deleted in Photos, so you can recover them for 30 days. Free vs. Pro Free: compress up to 3 videos a day, one at a time, up to 500 MB each. Pro: unlimited compression, whole batches at once, videos of any size, and every quality level. TinyVideo Pro subscription - Yearly: $29.99 per year - Weekly: $5.99 per week Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Prices may vary by region. EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://docs.everoasistech.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Compress Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compress Video at every 2 days against Video Compressor's every 2 weeks. Video Compressor's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 7) and review sentiment (83% vs 75%). On price, rating, 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Compress Video sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 113 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 75% of Compress Video's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, Compress Video every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video Compressor versus Compress Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorCompress Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (113 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaris Ulas CukurKamani Aravind Chowdary

Customer experience

Video Compressor

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

Compress Video

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Compress Video

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
2 purchases

Compress Video

Subscriptions2
  • TinyVideo Premium [Week]$1.997 Days
  • TinyVideo Premium [Year]$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compress Video free?
Compress Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or Compress Video?
Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Compress Video averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Video Compressor or Compress Video have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor Compress Video shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Compress Video?
Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Compress Video every 2 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 18, 2026 and Compress Video on October 9, 2026.

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