Comparison

Video Compressor vs Photo Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

Easily shrink large video files to save space and speed up sharing. This app offers high-quality compression with flexible controls, batch processing, and the ability to manage audio and metadata. It works offline and privately on your device, with background processing for seamless optimization.

Highlights
  • High-quality video compression
  • Batch processing for multiple videos
  • Audio and metadata control
  • Flexible video sorting
  • Background processing
  • Private and offline operation
  • Seamless sharing to other apps
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Video Compressor – Resizer makes it easy to shrink large videos into smaller, shareable files — all while keeping the details that matter most. Whether you’re saving space, speeding up sharing, or prepping for upload, this app gives you the perfect balance of quality, control, and convenience. Designed to work fully on your device for maximum speed and privacy, with full support for iOS 26 Background Processing, so your videos keep optimizing while you continue using other apps. Key Features: • High-Quality Compression – Smart defaults keep your videos looking sharp, with flexible controls that let you adjust output resolution to your needs. • Batch Processing: Compress multiple videos at once to save time. • Audio & Metadata Control – Choose whether to keep or remove audio, metadata, and GPS information. • Flexible Sorting: Organize videos by date, file size, width, height, or duration for quick selection. • iOS 26 Background Processing: Stay productive and keep using other apps while your videos compress seamlessly in the background. • Seamless Sharing: Export directly to Photos, Files, or any of your favorite apps. • Private & Offline: No signup, no uploads, no watermarks — your videos stay on your device. Make your videos smaller, smarter, and faster to share — without the hassle. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://supagarn-pa.com/VideoCompressor/privacy-policy

About

Photo Compressor

Features
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Your photos deserve to look great — without eating up your storage. Photo Compressor: Bolt makes it easy to reduce photo size without losing the quality you care about. Pick your photos, set a target file size, and compress — it's that simple. How it works: - Choose one photo or select dozens at once - Set your target image size — pick a preset or dial in a custom size - Preview the result with a side-by-side Before & After slider - Save compressed photos and delete originals to reclaim storage Why Bolt? - Batch compression — compress photos in bulk, not one by one - Smart quality — our algorithm finds the best balance between file size and clarity - Your exact size — resize image files to the exact KB or MB you need - 100% on-device — your photos never leave your iPhone. Ever. Whether you need a file compressor for email attachments, want to resize images for social media, or just need to free up space — Bolt is the fastest picture resizer on the App Store. Works as a photo converter that intelligently reduces file size while keeping your photos looking sharp. No cloud uploads, no accounts, no hassle. Just smaller photos in seconds. Start compressing. Reclaim your storage today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shayanzahid.github.io/SZ-Apps/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Photo Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Video Compressor and Photo Compressor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Photo Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Video Compressor versus Photo Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorPhoto Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSupagarn PattananuchartMuhammad Shayan Zahid

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$12.99
2 purchases

Photo Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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