Comparison

Video Compressor vs Shrink Video

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

Shrink Video

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Shrink Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Video Compressor versus Shrink Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorShrink Video
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONOenes ozer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Compressor

One-time1
  • Support the Developer$0.99
3 purchases

Shrink Video

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro (3-Day Trial)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shrink Video free?
Shrink Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or Shrink Video have ads?
Both Video Compressor and Shrink Video show ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Shrink Video?
Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and Shrink Video every 9 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on September 17, 2026 and Shrink Video on October 29, 2026.

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