Comparison

Video Compressor vs KeepCaps

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

KeepCaps

Features
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This app is designed to compress your photos while preserving as much of the information they contain as possible. One of its key features is that it can keep the “Caption” and “Date Added” information added through the Photos app. Let’s compress your photos and keep their information! ○○○ Information that can be preserved after compression ○○○ ・Date Added and original order ・Date Taken ・Captions added through the Photos app ・Albums the photo belongs to and its order within each album ・Favorite and Hidden status ・Location information ・Metadata such as EXIF ・File name (up to the file extension) ・Pixel dimensions (adjustable in Settings) And more ××× Information that cannot be preserved after compression ××× ・Photo editing history (You will no longer be able to revert the photo to its original state using the editing history.) ・Videos ・Live Photos ・Animated images such as GIF and WebP ・Transparent PNGs ・File extensions ・Burst Photos (Only one selected photo will remain.) ・Portrait information And more +++ Other Features +++ ・Compress photos one by one in the photo list ・Easy one-handed use ・Compression stats ・Before/after comparison ・Filter photos by file size: 100 KB or larger / 500 KB or larger / 1 MB or larger / 3 MB or larger / 5 MB or larger *** Privacy *** As developers, we understand how important your privacy is. This app does not collect or transmit any data from your photo library. Your photos and their information never leave your device. For photo compression, the app uses technology officially provided by Apple. This technology does not use any servers and operates entirely on your iPhone or iPad, meaning it can be used even offline (without Wi-Fi). It is designed with your privacy in mind. We hope you’ll give the app a try and find it useful. If there are features that are not currently supported, we may consider adding them if there is enough demand. Please feel free to contact us with your requests or feedback. Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/keepcaps/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/keepcaps/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
KeepCaps2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeepCaps at none against Video Compressor's 5. KeepCaps also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Video Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. KeepCaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update fortnightly, KeepCaps every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video Compressor versus KeepCaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorKeepCaps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaris Ulas CukurRyusuke Uchida

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

KeepCaps

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
None

KeepCaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeepCaps free?
KeepCaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Compressor or KeepCaps have ads?
KeepCaps shows ads; Video Compressor does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or KeepCaps?
Video Compressor ships an update fortnightly, and KeepCaps every 3 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on November 8, 2026 and KeepCaps on November 6, 2026.

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