Video Compressor vs Phloto
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/
Phloto
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Phloto turns photos and videos of one person into a smooth, looping video, with their face held in the same spot in every frame. Add a dozen photos or a few hundred. Phloto finds the face in each one, lines them up, and puts them in an order where the head turns smoothly from shot to shot. The result plays as a seamless loop. • Face-locked: every photo is scaled and rotated so the face lands in the same place. • Smart order: photos are arranged so poses flow into each other, with a seamless loop back to the start. • Photos and videos: mix both. Phloto picks the best moments from each video and cuts on matching motion. • Pick the person: in group photos, tap who to follow. Hold faces to select and merge looks of the same person. • Fine-tune by hand: overlay the previous and next frames and nudge any photo into place. Re-optimize learns from your adjustments. • Looks and music: color matching, film and memory looks, a built-in song or your own, cuts on the beat, and a speed ramp that builds to a rush. • "Never forget them": one tap for a soft, hazy tribute with music. • Export: MP4 or GIF, sized for Reels, TikTok, portrait posts, square or landscape. Save straight to Photos. • Share a link: send a view-only page where friends can watch and download the video or GIF. Private by design: your photos and videos are processed on your iPhone and never uploaded. Only a finished video or GIF you choose to share is uploaded, and you can stop sharing it any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phloto at none against Video Compressor's 5. Phloto also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Phloto asks for nothing beyond the download.
Video Compressor ships an update fortnightly, Phloto every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Compressor | Phloto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (117 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 117 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baris Ulas Cukur | Jon Wexler |
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
Phloto
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
Phloto
No in-app purchases








