Video Compressor vs Smart Player Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Smart video compression up to 80%
- Maintain 1080p/4K detail
- Preview size savings
- Live Activities & Dynamic Island updates
- Background processing
- Private, on-device processing
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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
Smart Player Lite
This app allows you to play various video formats locally and offers a unique feature to manually remove mosaic areas from videos. Enjoy smooth playback and enhanced privacy with its local processing capabilities.
- Plays MP4, MOV, AVI videos
- Manual mosaic area selection
- Mosaic removal
- Local video processing
- No uploads required
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Versatile video player, professional video image repair tool! Supports mainstream video formats such as MP4, MOV, AVI, FLV, MKV, WMV, etc., with high-definition 4K smooth playback, perfect for local videos, online course videos, and daily audio and video full scene use. Built in practical playback toolbox: double speed playback, background playback, progress memory, gesture adjustment of brightness/volume, screen flipping, lock screen playback, one click for online learning, daily drama watching, local audio and video playback, easy to operate and use. AI intelligent video image optimization function, supporting manual area selection, intelligent recognition and fading of occlusion, repairing video images, natural imaging without blur or residual shadows, easily optimizing video viewing experience. Full process local offline processing, video files are not uploaded to the cloud, personal privacy is not leaked, and the security of audio and video files is protected. There are no mandatory pop ups for members, and the experience is pure and ad free. Compatible with all iPhone/iPad models, high-definition decoding without compressing image quality, it is not only a universal local video player, but also an essential tool for professional video image optimization and deblurring. Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/2eee45f1-0886-4849-b28f-f779de8b075e User Agreement: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/b9b2624b-54e4-47f7-9297-840c3610cf6b
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart Player Lite at 5.0 against Video Compressor's 3.0. Smart Player Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart Player Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Video Compressor ships an update every 9 months, Smart Player Lite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Compressor | Smart Player Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 288 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anas Taqi | 广州盈锋智能软件技术有限公司 |
Customer experience
Video Compressor
Smart Player Lite
In-app purchases
Video Compressor
No in-app purchases
Smart Player Lite
No in-app purchases
