Video Compressor vs AstroPlan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
AstroPlan
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Plan your night under the stars with AstroPlan. Discover the best targets for your location, see when and where they’ll be visible, and make the most of every clear night. Whether you’re observing visually or capturing deep-sky images, AstroPlan helps you choose what to shoot, when to start, and how long you’ll have. Now featuring a built-in Astro AI Chat agent to help you choose targets, plan imaging sessions, understand equipment, and get quick answers to your astronomy questions. Clear skies. Better planning. Smarter imaging. FREE • Tonight's ranked target list • Home dashboard with moon, Bortle, cloud, wind, and darkness • Calendar planning (day, week, month, year) • Sky Map with disc view • AR sky map (7-day trial, then limited daily sessions) • Popular catalogue targets and favourites ASTROPLAN PRO • Full Messier, NGC, and planet catalogue • Unlimited AR sky map • Save telescope and camera rigs with field-of-view preview • Detailed tonight's outlook and guides on every target • Hourly conditions and 7-night forecast • Pro imaging and About guides tuned to your rig No account required. Core astronomy runs on your device. Weather from Open-Meteo. Optional Pro AI when online. User guide: https://astroplan.p2apps.com Terms of Use: https://astroplan.p2apps.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AstroPlan at every 4 days against Video Compressor's every 2 weeks. Video Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AstroPlan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, AstroPlan every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Compressor | AstroPlan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (113 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baris Ulas Cukur | Martin Wilcox |
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
AstroPlan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Video Compressor
- Kompresso+ (Weekly)$1.997 Days
- Kompresso+ (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Kompresso+ (Annual)$9.991 Year
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- Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
- Kompresso+ (Lifetime)$19.99
AstroPlan
- AstroPlan Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- AstroPlan Pro AI Monthly$9.991 Month
- AstroPlan Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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- AstroPlan Pro AI Yearly$79.991 Year
Questions
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