Comparison

Bonsai vs Bitrate Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bonsai

Effortlessly shrink video file sizes to reclaim storage space on your Apple devices. Compress high-resolution footage to smaller formats without sacrificing quality, making it easier to save memories and avoid paying for extra cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Compress 4K/HD videos to 1080p or 720p
  • Reduce video bitrate with presets
  • Control output frame rates
  • Utilize HEVC (H.265) encoding
  • Filter and sort videos by size/duration/resolution
  • Compress iCloud and local videos
  • View visual storage insights
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Bonsai shrinks your videos to free up storage on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even visionOS. Compress 4K videos to 1080p or 720p (and use high-efficiency H.265) to save device and iCloud space without deleting your memories. Hey there! I’m the solo developer of Bonsai, an app I created because I was tired of deleting precious memories just to free up space. Sound familiar? Instead of choosing which videos to sacrifice when your iPhone says “Storage Full,” you can use Bonsai to make those video files smaller without losing the moments inside them. What is Bonsai? Bonsai is a video compressor & downsizing tool that gives you more storage space by shrinking your videos. It’s like pruning a bonsai tree: we carefully trim file size while keeping all the beauty of the original. - Compress 4K or HD videos to 1080p or 720p in a few taps. (A 4K video can become ~75% smaller instantly!) - Reduce Bitrate of your videos using easy and understandable presets. - Control the output frame rates of videos to optimize your videos' sizes. - Choose HEVC (H.265) encoding for even more savings – up to 50% smaller files compared to standard H.264. - Filter and sort your videos by size, duration, or resolution to find the biggest space hogs fast. - Works with your iCloud and local videos – no matter where they live, Bonsai can compress them. - Get visual storage insights – see how much space all your videos take and how much you could save. - Keep a history of everything you’ve compressed, with exact bytes saved. (Satisfying!) - Sync your data privately via iCloud so Bonsai works seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and visionOS. Who is Bonsai for? Maybe you’ll see yourself here: - The Weekend Filmmaker: You love shooting in 4K for amazing quality. But after finishing your project, do you really need all those raw clips at full resolution? With Bonsai, you can keep your final cut in 4K but compress all the extra footage to 1080p. An 8GB weekend project can become ~2GB – that’s about 6GB saved without losing what made those shots great. - The Pet Parent: Your dog did something adorable… and you recorded it every time. Now ~200 pet videos are eating up 50GB of storage. They’re too precious to delete, but they’re clogging your phone. Bonsai can trim that ~50GB down to ~12GB. You keep every tail wag without paying for more iCloud storage. - The New Parent: All those firsts captured in glorious 4K add up quickly – you’ve got 100GB of baby videos by the first birthday. You want them all safe and synced, but you’re not ready to pay for the 2TB iCloud plan. Bonsai lets you keep every memory while drastically cutting the storage needed. - The Frugal Upgrader: The Apple Store is nudging you to buy the 256GB phone because your current device is nearly full. But wait – what if half of that space is taken up by videos you could compress? Bonsai can save you from a $200 upsell by instantly halving your video footprint. Get the cheaper phone, use Bonsai, and pocket the difference. Why pay for Bonsai? I offer a free trial (compress 10 videos on the house!) so you can see the magic for yourself. If Bonsai helps you, consider upgrading – it costs less than a cup of coffee a month, and it could save you hundreds on iCloud fees or new devices. Your support also helps an indie developer (hi, that’s me!) continue improving the app. I’m dedicated to making sure Bonsai genuinely solves your storage headaches. Ready to reclaim your storage? Download Bonsai today and keep every moment, big or small. Privacy Policy: https://bonsai.vishalvshekkar.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://bonsai.vishalvshekkar.com/terms Contact: bonsai@vishalvshekkar.com

About

Bitrate Pro

Calculate exact video storage needs for professional shoots. Supports various codecs, resolutions, and frame rates. Plan your filming duration or record time based on storage capacity.

Highlights
  • Storage calculation by duration
  • Storage calculation by card size
  • Support for H.264, H.265, ProRes
  • Presets for 1080p, 4K, 6K, 8K
  • FPS support from 24 to 120
  • Standard and Binary MB options
Features
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Bitrate Pro: Video Storage & Transfer Calculator Bitrate Pro is the ultimate on-set companion for cinematographers, DITs, and videographers. Stop guessing how many memory cards you need or how long your data offload will take. Plan your shoots with confidence using our lightning-fast, premium toolset. Whether you're shooting on ARRI, RED, Sony, or Blackmagic, Bitrate Pro gives you precise estimates instantly. KEY FEATURES: CALCULATE STORAGE INSTANTLY: Select your codec, resolution, framerate, and duration to see exactly how much storage your shoot requires. TRANSFER TIME ESTIMATOR (NEW): Input your file size and transfer speed (USB-C, Thunderbolt, SD Card, etc.) to know exactly when your data offload will finish. COMPARE CODECS (NEW): Wondering if you should shoot ProRes 422 or H.265? Compare codecs side-by-side to find the perfect balance between video quality and storage footprint. 1-TAP PRO PRESETS: Get started instantly with built-in presets for popular cinema cameras like ARRI Alexa, RED V-Raptor, Komodo, and more. CUSTOM WORKSPACE: Save your own custom presets for your daily workflows. Customize the app's look with premium dark mode themes. BUILT FOR THE PROS: Bitrate Pro includes highly accurate data for industry-standard codecs including H.264, H.265, ProRes (422, HQ, 4444, RAW), DNxHD, and 8K RAW. PREMIUM UNLOCK: Upgrade to Premium to get unlimited custom presets, unlock heavy-duty codecs (like ProRes 4444 & 8K RAW), and access exclusive workspace themes. Plan your next shoot like a pro. Download Bitrate Pro today!

Screenshots

Bonsai4 screens
Bitrate Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bitrate Pro at 13.0 against Bonsai's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Bonsai sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Bitrate Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bonsai against 5.0 for Bitrate Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bonsai versus Bitrate Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonsaiBitrate Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVishal VijayashekkarTaras Kochubey

Customer experience

Bonsai

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bitrate Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bonsai

Subscriptions3
  • Bonsai Unlimited | Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Bonsai Unlimited | Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Bonsai Unlimited | Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bonsai Unlimited | Lifetime$69.99
1 purchases

Bitrate Pro

One-time1
  • Bitrate Pro Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is Bonsai free?
Bonsai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bitrate Pro free?
Bitrate Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bonsai or Bitrate Pro?
Bonsai and Bitrate Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Bonsai or Bitrate Pro have ads?
Neither Bonsai nor Bitrate Pro shows ads.

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