Comparison

Video Compressor vs Downsize

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

Features
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This app lets you compress videos to reduce their file size.
 Free up space on your device by compressing large videos. Operation is very simple.
 Just select a video, choose the resolution and bitrate, and tap the compress button. You can compress a single video or multiple videos at once.
 No login or complicated registration required β€” start using it right away with ease. Perfect for organizing storage on your smartphone or tablet! ● App Features 【Compress Videos & Reduce File Size】
 Compress one or multiple videos easily. 【Change File Format】
 Supports codec conversion (H.264 / HEVC) and format change (mov / mp4). 【Before & After Comparison】
 Visually see how much space you saved. 【No Login or Sign-Up Required】
 Start compressing right after installation!

About

Downsize

Features
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Running out of storage? Downsize finds the photos and videos eating the most space and shrinks them β€” right on your iPhone, without deleting a single memory or sending anything to the cloud. Everything happens on your device. Your photos never leave your iPhone, your originals are never changed, and you stay in control. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Browse your library sorted largest-first, so the biggest space hogs are right at the top. β€’ Select the photos and videos you want to shrink β€” or drag to select a whole range at once. β€’ Choose how to optimize: resize, adjust quality, or convert to more efficient formats. β€’ Downsize saves a smaller copy and leaves your original exactly as it was. CONTROLS THAT RESPECT YOU β€’ Photos: HEIC or JPEG, quality presets, and resize by percentage or resolution. β€’ Videos: HEVC or H.264, resolution, frame rate, and audio options. β€’ Live Photos: keep them live, or convert to a still. β€’ HDR videos stay HDR. β€’ Compare before and after β€” side by side or with a slider β€” and pinch to zoom in on the detail. β€’ Filter by favorites and by size, and see exactly how much space each item uses. β€’ Metadata is yours: keep it, remove location only, or strip all optional data. PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ All processing runs on your device β€” your media is never uploaded and we never see it. β€’ No account required. β€’ Your originals are never modified, and deleting anything is always a separate, explicit choice. DOWNSIZE PRO Unlock unlimited photo and video optimization and remove ads with a single one-time purchase β€” no subscription. Free up space, keep your memories, stay private. That's Downsize.

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Downsize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Downsize at every 6 days against Video Compressor's every 2 months. Video Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Downsize sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, Downsize every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Video Compressor versus Downsize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorDownsize
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONOGilmar Quinelato

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Compressor

One-time1
  • Support the Developer$0.99
1 purchases

Downsize

One-time1
  • Downsize Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Downsize free?
Downsize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or Downsize have ads?
Both Video Compressor and Downsize show ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Downsize?
Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and Downsize every 6 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on November 5, 2026 and Downsize on October 31, 2026.

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