Video Compressor vs Downsize
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Video Compressor
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This app lets you compress videos to reduce their file size.β¨ Free up space on your device by compressing large videos. Operation is very simple.β¨ 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.β¨ No login or complicated registration required β start using it right away with ease. Perfect for organizing storage on your smartphone or tablet! β App Features γCompress Videos & Reduce File Sizeγβ¨ Compress one or multiple videos easily. γChange File Formatγβ¨ Supports codec conversion (H.264 / HEVC) and format change (mov / mp4). γBefore & After Comparisonγβ¨ Visually see how much space you saved. γNo Login or Sign-Up Requiredγβ¨ Start compressing right after installation!
Downsize
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Video Compressor | Downsize |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONO | Gilmar Quinelato |
In-app purchases
Video Compressor
- Support the Developer$0.99
Downsize
- Downsize Pro$4.99
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