# Video Compressor vs Edit PDF Document

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Edit PDF Document at 100% against Video Compressor's 14%. Edit PDF Document also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Video Compressor's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Edit PDF Document sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Edit PDF Document holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Video Compressor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Edit PDF Document's.

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, Edit PDF Document weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | Edit PDF Document |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-videoshrink/id6742753461/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edit-pdf-document/id6748020030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelvin Kioko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757816326) | [Eli Bitton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110347721) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-videoshrink/id6742753461)

Reclaim device storage by compressing videos up to 80% without sacrificing quality. Customize resolution, frame rate, and bitrate for optimal file size and visual appeal. Perfect for freeing up space, sharing, and backing up memories.

**Highlights:** Compress videos up to 80%, Maintain impressive visual quality, Customizable resolution, frame rate, bitrate, Real-time compression stats, Option to keep or delete original videos, No watermarks or quality compromises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Edit PDF Document

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edit-pdf-document/id6748020030)

Edit PDF documents securely on your device. Add text, customize formatting, and share your files with ease. This app prioritizes your privacy with all processing done locally.

**Highlights:** Add text annotations, Full formatting control, Privacy-first local processing, Unlimited undo/redo, Seamless sharing, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Day Free Trail Then Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Day Free Trial Then Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime PDF Editor | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

### Is Edit PDF Document free?

Edit PDF Document is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or Edit PDF Document?

Edit PDF Document is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Edit PDF Document averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor or Edit PDF Document have ads?

Neither Video Compressor nor Edit PDF Document shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Edit PDF Document?

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Edit PDF Document weekly. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Edit PDF Document on August 12, 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.*