# Video Compressor vs MediaBox

The clearest difference is rating: MediaBox at 4.5 against Video Compressor's 3.0. MediaBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months). Video Compressor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MediaBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

MediaBox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MediaBox has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Compressor ships an update every 9 months, MediaBox every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | MediaBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-reduce/id6755937302/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediabox-background-remover/id6759212192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anas Taqi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853099372) | [艳君 武](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766576234) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-reduce/id6755937302)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MediaBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediabox-background-remover/id6759212192)

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from photos and videos with AI. This app also offers tools to capture frames from videos, compress files, and remove sensitive metadata. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with on-device processing.

**Highlights:** AI Video Background Remover, AI Photo Background Remover, Long Screenshot Stitching, Video Frame Capture, Video & Image Compression, Metadata & Location Removal, Image Watermarking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MediaBox free?

MediaBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or MediaBox?

MediaBox is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MediaBox averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor or MediaBox have ads?

Video Compressor shows ads; MediaBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or MediaBox?

Video Compressor ships an update every 9 months, and MediaBox every 5 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 30, 2026 and MediaBox on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*