Comparison

Video Compressor vs NanoPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

Features
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Smart Compression. Stunning Results. Shrinky helps you compress photos and videos without compromising quality. Choose from intelligent presets or customize resolution, FPS, and output settings to match your needs. Easily batch process multiple files, preview compression stats, and save valuable space, All with a sleek, user-friendly interface. Key Features: • One-tap photo & video compression • Custom quality, resolution & frame rate(Upto 4K 60 FPS) • Batch processing with smart presets • Compression summaries & size savings • Keep originals or auto-delete media • Clean, modern design with dark mode Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NanoPlayer

Features
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NanoPlayer is a lightweight stream URL player. It plays network stream URLs you provide — it does NOT supply, host, or distribute any channels, streams, or media content. WHAT YOU NEED TO USE THIS APP You must bring your own legally obtained stream URL (e.g. an HLS stream your organization or service has authorized you to access). Paste the URL into the app to start playing. FEATURES • TV Remote-style 1–9 preset grid — tap a number key to instantly switch to your preset stream • Channel list with alphabetical index, name search • Import streams: single URL or batch via M3U file • Favorite channels for quick access • Subtitle / CC track detection (when the stream includes embedded tracks) • Sleep timer — auto-stop after a set duration • Full-screen playback with auto-rotate to landscape • Full-screen gestures: slide right half to adjust volume, left half to adjust brightness • Auto-resume last played stream on launch • Auto-skip on stream error • Dead-link detection and cleanup for custom entries • Light / Dark / System appearance theme • Game controllers: play/pause, switch channels, and cycle presets with an MFi, Xbox, or PlayStation controller. • Quick Links (URL schemes): open a preset, play/pause, or switch channels from Safari, a Home Screen icon, or another app — e.g. `nanoplayer://play?preset=1`. • Apple Shortcuts: automate NanoPlayer — start a channel preset when you connect to your car, get home, and more. PRO (one-time purchase) Unlock all limits and advanced features: • Preset grid: 3 slots → 9 slots • Favorites: up to 5 → unlimited • Custom imports: up to 5 → unlimited IMPORTANT NOTICE NanoPlayer does not provide, host, or distribute any streaming content, channel lists, or media resources. You are solely responsible for ensuring the stream URLs you import are legally obtained and that you have the right to access them.

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
NanoPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NanoPlayer at 4 against Video Compressor's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NanoPlayer 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 weekly, NanoPlayer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Video Compressor versus NanoPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorNanoPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChalla Somesh恒俭 č‘£

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

NanoPlayer

One-time1
  • NanoPlayer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NanoPlayer free?
NanoPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or NanoPlayer have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor NanoPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or NanoPlayer?
Video Compressor ships an update weekly, and NanoPlayer every 4 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 25, 2026 and NanoPlayer on October 31, 2026.

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