Comparison

Compresso vs Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Compresso

This tool efficiently reduces video file sizes while preserving high quality. It helps free up phone storage and optimize videos for faster sharing on social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Fast and efficient video compression
  • High-quality output
  • Free up phone storage
  • Optimize for social media
  • Faster uploads
Features
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Compress Videos Without Losing Quality! Compresso is a powerful video compression tool that reduces file size while maintaining high quality. Save storage space and share videos faster on WhatsApp, Instagram, and more. Key Features: Fast and efficient compression for large videos. High-quality output with no visible loss. Free up phone storage by reducing media file size. Optimize videos for WhatsApp Status, Instagram Reels, and YouTube. Compressed files are smaller and upload faster. Download Compresso now and start saving space!

About

Video Compressor

Features
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Running out of iPhone storage? Shrink your videos by up to 80% while keeping them sharp. Video Compressor – Batch compresses many videos at once. Free up space, send large clips over WhatsApp or email, or get your library ready for cloud backup in seconds. BATCH COMPRESSION Select several videos and compress them in one go instead of one by one. FULL CONTROL • Resolution from 480p up to 4K • Frame rate (FPS) adjustment • H.264 or high-efficiency HEVC (H.265) codec • Export to MP4, MOV or M4V PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your videos are processed on your device with Apple's native frameworks. They are never uploaded to any server. EFFICIENT WORKFLOW • Your favorite settings are remembered • Optionally delete the originals after compressing • Share instantly via AirDrop, messaging apps or social media VIDEO COMPRESSOR PRO Free: 3 videos per day and up to 10 per batch, with ads. Pro: unlimited compressions, no ads and up to 50 videos per batch. Choose weekly, yearly (with a 3-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Compresso4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compresso at none against Video Compressor's 3. Compresso also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Compresso asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compresso ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Compressor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compresso versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompressoVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGautam MerDaniel Ramirez

In-app purchases

None

Compresso

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Compresso free?
Compresso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compresso or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither Compresso nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compresso or Video Compressor?
Compresso ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Compressor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Compresso was updated on October 31, 2026 and Video Compressor on November 9, 2026.

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