Comparison

DayBack 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

DayBack

Rediscover forgotten photos from past years on this exact day. Easily keep cherished memories or delete unwanted ones to free up storage. Build a curated photo library with a simple daily habit.

Highlights
  • Daily photo memory surfacing
  • Swipe to keep or delete photos
  • Frees up iPhone storage
  • Curated photo library building
  • Simple daily habit
Features
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DayBack — Daily memories worth keeping Every day, DayBack takes you back. See the photos you took on this exact day — one year ago, five years ago, ten years ago. Relive the moments you forgot you captured. Then decide what to keep and what to let go. Your past, one day at a time DayBack surfaces your memories like a daily ritual. No digging through thousands of photos. No overwhelming albums. Just today's moments from across your lifetime, waiting to be rediscovered. Keep what matters. Clear the rest. Swipe to keep your favorites or delete the ones you don't need. Every photo you remove frees up real storage on your iPhone — without the stress of doing a big cleanup all at once. Small habit. Big results. Spend just a few minutes a day with DayBack and you'll naturally build a photo library full of memories worth keeping — while quietly clearing years of clutter. Download DayBack free and start rediscovering your story today.

About

Video Compressor

Easily reduce the size of your video files without compromising quality. Choose from different compression levels and preview the estimated size savings before processing. The app works in the background and saves compressed videos directly to your device's photo library.

Highlights
  • Smart video compression up to 80%
  • Maintain 1080p/4K detail
  • Preview size savings
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island updates
  • Background processing
  • Private, on-device processing
Features
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Video Compressor - reduce turns large clips into light, share-ready files without sacrificing clarity. Pick a video, choose Small, Balanced, or Sharp quality, and see estimated size savings before you start. Watch progress via Live Activities and Dynamic Island, get a notification when it’s done, and save straight back to Photos. Smart compression: shrink videos by up to 80% while keeping 1080p/4K detail. Quick comparisons: check before/after size, resolution, and duration so you know exactly what changed. Background-friendly: compression keeps running if you switch apps, with lock screen updates. Private by design: everything processes on your device—no uploads, no accounts. Storage saver: clean up space fast so sharing, backing up, and messaging are effortless. Video Compressor Pro unlocks batch compression, target file sizes, advanced controls, compression history, and an ad-free experience. Monthly subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled through your Apple Account settings. A one-time Lifetime purchase is also available. Basic video compression is available free with ads and daily limits. Pro features require a monthly subscription or Lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/video-compressor-reduce/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/video-compressor-reduce/privacy-policy

Screenshots

DayBack3 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DayBack at 5.0 against Video Compressor's 3.0. DayBack also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

DayBack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayBack ships an update every 6 weeks, Video Compressor every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on July 3, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DayBack versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayBackVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiberty Lane Innovations LLCAnas Taqi

In-app purchases

None

DayBack

No in-app purchases

None

Video Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DayBack free?
DayBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DayBack or Video Compressor?
DayBack is rated higher. DayBack averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DayBack or Video Compressor have ads?
Both DayBack and Video Compressor show ads.
Which is updated more often, DayBack or Video Compressor?
DayBack ships an update every 6 weeks, and Video Compressor every 9 months. Most recently, DayBack was updated on July 3, 2026 and Video Compressor on September 15, 2026.

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