Comparison

File Cloud vs Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

File Cloud

Features
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File Cloud requires you to run your own File Cloud server to function! Learn more and set up your own at https://github.com/skalnik/file-cloud File Cloud is a simple client to upload servers to your own File Cloud server. Pick a photo or document, upload it, and get a sharable link on your clipboard. Includes a Share Extension to easily upload from other applications

About

Video Compressor

Easily reduce the file size of your videos to save storage space and share them across various platforms. Offers custom compression settings and batch processing for efficient management of your video library.

Highlights
  • Compress MP4, MOV, M4V videos
  • Custom target file size
  • Quality presets (Low, Medium, High)
  • Before & after preview
  • Batch compression
  • Offline processing
  • Save to Photos, Files, or share
Features
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Video Compressor is the easiest way to shrink your videos and free up storage on your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: • Compress any video — MP4, MOV, M4V, and more • Custom target size — set the exact MB you need for email and messaging apps • Quality presets — Low, Medium, or High to balance size vs. quality • Before & after preview — compare original and compressed before saving • Batch compression — process multiple videos at once • On-device processing — no uploads, no cloud, completely offline • Save anywhere — to Photos, Files, or share directly to any app Perfect for sending videos by email, sharing to messaging apps, freeing up phone storage, and uploading faster to social media. Download now and start compressing your videos! Terms of Use: https://o2app.store/terms Privacy Policy: https://o2app.store/privacy

Screenshots

File Cloud1 screens
Video Compressor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: File Cloud at none against Video Compressor's 2. Video Compressor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. File Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Cloud ships an update every 5 months, Video Compressor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
File Cloud versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile CloudVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael SkalnikOleh Lohinov

In-app purchases

None

File Cloud

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is File Cloud free?
File Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do File Cloud or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither File Cloud nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Cloud or Video Compressor?
File Cloud ships an update every 5 months, and Video Compressor weekly. Most recently, File Cloud was updated on October 30, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 31, 2026.

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