# 9am vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is ads: 9am at none against Video Compressor's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 9am sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Video Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

9am ships an update every 11 days, Video Compressor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9am | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Paquette](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607034225) | [Nguyen Nam Giang](https://appshunter.io/developer/583763906) |

## What reviewers say

### 9am

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9am/id6740738264)

Capture and share photos with a unique disposable film aesthetic. A new shared album appears daily at 9 a.m. for you and your friends, but photos disappear if not saved.

**Highlights:** Disposable film photography emulation, Daily shared albums, Friend photo saving, Group photo sharing, Real film effects

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 9am Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-fast-compress/id6761354440)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compressor Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Compressor Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Compressor Premium LifeTime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9am free?

9am is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do 9am or Video Compressor have ads?

Video Compressor shows ads; 9am does not.

### Which is updated more often, 9am or Video Compressor?

9am ships an update every 11 days, and Video Compressor every 3 weeks. Most recently, 9am was updated on October 5, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*