Comparison

PocketVid vs minimo (video)

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

Head to head
About

PocketVid

Easily reduce video file sizes to save storage space on your device. This tool offers batch processing, custom save locations, and Siri automation for a seamless workflow. Enjoy fast, private local processing with no watermarks.

Highlights
  • Share Extension Support
  • Optimized iPad Interface
  • Custom Save Locations
  • Batch Video Processing
  • Siri Shortcuts Integration
  • Fast & Private Local Processing
  • Wide Format Support
Features
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PocketVid is a powerful yet simple video compression tool designed to help you save storage space without sacrificing video quality. KEY FEATURES: • Share Extension Support: Seamlessly send videos from Photos, Files, or other apps directly to PocketVid using the iOS Share Sheet. • Optimized for iPad: Enjoy a beautiful, native iPad interface that takes full advantage of the larger screen for an enhanced experience. • Custom Save Locations: Choose a specific album in your Photo Library or a folder in Files to save your compressed videos. • Flexible Video Import: Import from your Photo Library or the Files app (including iCloud Drive). • Automate with Siri: Use the "Compress Video" Siri Shortcut for hands-free workflows. • Powerful Batch Processing: Queue up and compress multiple videos at once. • Advanced Compression Control: Balance size and quality with adaptive resolution presets. • Fast & Private Local Processing: Your videos never leave your device, ensuring your privacy. • Detailed Progress Tracking: See live progress and storage space savings. • Manage Files with Ease: Display video durations and automatically delete originals. • Clean & Intuitive Interface: Simple, user-friendly design with full dark mode support. • No Watermarks: Your compressed videos are always clean. • Wide Format Support: Works with MP4, MOV, M4V, and more. PRIVACY FOCUSED: PocketVid processes all videos locally on your device. Your videos are processed on your device and never uploaded. Your content stays private and secure. Download PocketVid today and take control of your video storage!

About

minimo (video)

This utility app allows you to reduce the size of video files directly on your device. You can choose preset quality levels or customize settings like resolution and bitrate. It helps free up storage space and makes videos easier to share.

Highlights
  • Compress single or batch videos
  • On-device processing
  • Customizable compression settings
  • Estimate file sizes before compression
  • Compare original and compressed videos
  • Save or share compressed videos
Features
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Make large videos smaller for sharing and saving space. minimo (video) compresses one video or a whole batch directly on your device, without uploading your videos to a server. CHOOSE YOUR BALANCE Use a simple quality preset or fine-tune resolution, bitrate, frame rate, and codec. Keep the audio or remove it. CHECK THE RESULT See estimated file sizes before compression, follow the progress, and compare the original with the compressed video before saving. SAVE AND SHARE Save smaller copies to Photos or share them straight away. Originals stay untouched unless you explicitly choose to delete them. NO CLOUD UPLOADS. NO SUBSCRIPTION. minimo is free and open source. Your videos are processed on your device. Lighter videos. Moments stay.

Screenshots

PocketVid4 screens
minimo (video)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: minimo (video) at 100% against PocketVid's 0%. minimo (video) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

minimo (video) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: minimo (video) has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PocketVid's written reviews are positive against 100% of minimo (video)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketVid ships an update every 2 weeks, minimo (video) every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PocketVid versus minimo (video): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketVidminimo (video)
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJING JIE LINGleb Shalimov

Customer experience

PocketVid

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

minimo (video)

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PocketVid

No in-app purchases

None

minimo (video)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketVid free?
PocketVid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is minimo (video) free?
minimo (video) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PocketVid or minimo (video)?
minimo (video) is rated higher. PocketVid averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while minimo (video) averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do PocketVid or minimo (video) have ads?
PocketVid shows ads; minimo (video) does not.
Which is updated more often, PocketVid or minimo (video)?
PocketVid ships an update every 2 weeks, and minimo (video) every 4 days. Most recently, PocketVid was updated on November 12, 2026 and minimo (video) on November 15, 2026.

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