Video Compress vs CompressX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Video Compress
Reduce video file sizes on your device while preserving essential metadata like capture time and location. Preview compressed clips and adjust compression levels before saving to free up storage space.
- Compress single or multiple videos
- Preserve video metadata
- Preview compressed clips
- Adjust compression ratio
- Estimate final file size
- Save device storage
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Video Compressor is the ultimate solution to save space on your iPhone without losing important information. This app allows you to compress one or multiple videos from your device’s gallery, all while preserving crucial metadata such as the time the video was taken, location, and more. Before you compress, you can easily preview a 10-second clip of the video to see what the result will look like. With a built-in slider, you can adjust the compression ratio to your preference, and you’ll see an estimate of the final file size, helping you make an informed decision. Key Features: - Compress one or multiple videos at once. - Retain important metadata like time, location, and more. - Preview a 10-second clip before compression. - Adjust the compression ratio with a slider. - See a projection of the final compressed video size. - Save valuable storage space on your device. - Simple and intuitive user interface. Say goodbye to cluttered storage and keep your memories intact with Video Compressor.
CompressX
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Image Compression Multiple Compression Levels: Low / Medium / High / Custom Supports Adjusting Resolution and Quality Flexible Export of PNG/JPG Intelligent Balance Between File Size and Image Quality Video Compression Supports Custom Resolution, Frame Rate, and Bitrate Optimized for 4K/HDR Video Highly Efficient Compression, Significantly Reducing File Size Preserves Key Image Details Batch Processing Select Once, Compress Multiple Files Simultaneously Automatic Continuous Processing, No Repetitive Operations Save Time, Improve Efficiency Simple and Easy to Use Clean Interface, No Complex Operations One-Click Compression Start Real-Time View of Compression Results
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CompressX at weekly against Video Compress's every 10 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Video Compress ships an update every 10 months, CompressX weekly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Video Compress | CompressX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Flavien Darche | 珊珊 赵 |
In-app purchases
Video Compress
No in-app purchases
CompressX
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Video Compress free?
Is CompressX free?
Do Video Compress or CompressX have ads?
Which is updated more often, Video Compress or CompressX?
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