Video Compressor vs Shrink Video
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!
Shrink Video
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Every messaging app has a size limit, and a two-minute 4K clip blows through all of them. Shrink Video re-encodes it on your iPhone until it fits. YOU SET THE SIZE, NOT A VAGUE PRESET One slider controls the bitrate, which is what actually decides how big the file ends up. Above the slider is a live estimate of the result β drag it and watch the number move. What you see is what you get, give or take a few percent. IT SHOWS YOU WHAT YOU STARTED WITH Size, resolution, length and bitrate of the original, before you change anything. Then the same numbers for the result, with the percentage saved. REAL CONTROLS β’ Resolution: keep the original, or drop to 1080p, 720p or 480p. Going from 4K to 1080p roughly quarters the pixel count and is usually invisible on a phone screen. β’ HEVC or H.264. HEVC is about 30% smaller at the same quality; H.264 offers broad compatibility with older devices and desktop workflows. β’ Keep or drop the audio track. FAST, BECAUSE IT USES THE HARDWARE Encoding runs on your iPhone's built-in video encoder, not a server queue. There is nothing to upload and nothing to wait in line for. YOUR ORIGINAL IS SAFE Shrink Video always writes a new file. Your original is never touched β deleting it is left to you, once you are happy with the result. Save the compressed copy to Photos or share it straight from the app. NOTHING LEAVES YOUR PHONE No upload, no account, no server. The video is read, re-encoded and written entirely on your device. Free, supported by ads. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shrink Video at every 9 days against Video Compressor's every 2 months. 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 Shrink Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, Shrink Video every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Compressor | Shrink Video |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONO | enes ozer |
In-app purchases
Video Compressor
- Support the Developer$0.99
Shrink Video
- Weekly Pro (3-Day Trial)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
- Yearly Pro3 Days trial$99.991 Year
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