Comparison

Compress Video vs Smart Video Cropper

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

Head to head
About

Compress Video

Features
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Video Compressor & Converter is a powerful, all-in-one tool to shrink your videos without losing visible quality. Reduce file sizes from GB to MB or even KB, convert formats, and edit your videos—all from one sleek, user-friendly app. Full-Featured Video Tool: Compress videos – Save storage while maintaining 4K or HD quality Reduce file size – Resize for GB, MB, or KB requirements Adjust dimensions & resolution – Perfect for social media or low-bandwidth sharing Edit video clips – Cut, trim, crop, or remove sections Convert video format – MP4, AVI, MKV, FLV, 3GP, MOV, MPEG, WebM, and more Replace bulky files – Use smaller versions without sacrificing quality Fit for email or messaging – Easily send videos via Gmail, SMS, MMS, etc. Resize for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Discord, TikTok, websites, and eCommerce platforms Maintain metadata – Title, resolution, and other properties stay intact Small Files, Big Quality Keep your videos crisp while drastically shrinking their file size. Share, upload, or store more videos without cluttering your phone. Video Editing Made Simple Trim the beginning, crop the frame, or cut out the unwanted middle parts. Create only the clip you need and save space and data. Share More, Wait Less Whether you’re sending a file over slow internet or uploading to the cloud, compressed videos go through faster—and successfully. Format & Codec Conversion Change outdated formats or optimize for different platforms. Quickly switch between common formats like MP4, AVI, MKV, or modern codecs like H.265. Everything Happens On Your Device Your videos stay private. All compression, editing, and conversion happen locally—no internet connection or cloud upload required. Premium Features: - Unlimited compression - No watermark or promo text - Priority email support Take full control of your video files—compress, resize, convert, and edit effortlessly. Save space, share faster, and keep the quality. In app purchase included : Lifetime Premium Privacy policy : https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-subscription/ Terms and condition :https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/

About

Smart Video Cropper

Features
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Smart Video Cropper helps you turn existing videos into polished crops for vertical, square, portrait, and landscape formats. Import a clip from Photos or Files, choose the output aspect ratio, then set crop keyframes along the timeline. The app smoothly animates pan and zoom between keyframes so your subject stays framed throughout the export. Built for creators who need a focused video editor to resize footage, prepare social clips and shorts, and make motion crops without a heavy editing suite. Key features: - Import video from Photos or Files - Reframe footage with crop keyframes - Smooth pan and zoom motion between keyframes - Export in 9:16, 4:5, 1:1, 16:9, or original aspect ratio - Trim the exported range before sharing - Save projects and return to edits later - Share finished videos as MP4 files VideoCropper Pro is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase. No watermark when exporting videos. Unlimited exports are included. No subscription is required.

Screenshots

Compress Video4 screens
Smart Video Cropper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Compress Video at 12.0 against Smart Video Cropper's 17.0. On price, ads, 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. Compress Video sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Video Cropper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Compress Video versus Smart Video Cropper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompress VideoSmart Video Cropper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShital GorasiyaBinh An Tran

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compress Video

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$9.99
1 purchases

Smart Video Cropper

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Compress Video free?
Compress Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Video Cropper free?
Smart Video Cropper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compress Video or Smart Video Cropper have ads?
Neither Compress Video nor Smart Video Cropper shows ads.

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