Comparison

Squeeze vs VideoCompressor

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

Head to head
About

Squeeze

Features
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Photos eating up your iPhone storage? Squeeze compresses images up to 80% smaller — without visible quality loss. All processing happens on your device. Your photos never leave your phone. Pick a preset or fine-tune compression yourself. JPEG, PNG, HEIC — all supported. Batch compress hundreds of photos in one tap to instantly free up gigabytes of space. --- KEY FEATURES [Smart Compression Engine] - Advanced image compression algorithms maintain visual quality while significantly reducing file size - Supports JPEG, PNG, HEIC and other popular formats - Intelligent content recognition for optimal compression strategy - Adjustable quality settings from light to maximum compression [Before & After Comparison] - Intuitive side-by-side comparison view - Real-time file size change display - Zoom in to check details and ensure quality meets your expectations - Not satisfied? Adjust parameters and recompress anytime [Batch Processing] - Select multiple photos for batch compression - Smart queue management with efficient background processing - Real-time progress tracking - Perfect for quickly freeing up large amounts of storage [Daily Check-in Rewards] - Check in daily to receive 5 free compressions - 7-day calendar view to track your progress - Build consecutive check-in streaks - Access core features without payment [Compression History] - Complete record of all compression operations - View total storage space saved - Re-access or share previously compressed images - Statistics at a glance --- PRIVACY COMMITMENT - 100% Local Processing: All compression happens on-device - Zero Data Upload: Your photos never reach any server - No Account Required: Use Squeeze without registration or login - No Ad Tracking: We collect zero user behavior data - Works Offline: No internet connection needed --- PERFECT FOR - Running low on storage? Batch compress photos to free up space - Email attachments too large? Compress and send easily - Social media compressing your images too much? Optimize with Squeeze first - Website upload has size limits? One-tap compression solves it - Too many photos slowing cloud backup? Compress for faster backup --- UNLOCK UNLIMITED Basic features are completely free with daily check-in rewards. Heavy users can purchase "Unlimited Compression" for lifetime unrestricted access! - One-time purchase, lifetime use - No subscription, no hidden fees - Family Sharing supported --- Download Squeeze today and start your minimalist compression journey! Questions or suggestions? Contact us through the in-app feedback feature.

About

VideoCompressor

Features
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Solve the "Storage Full" iPhone warning instantly! "Black Encoder" is a video compression and resizing app that drastically reduces file sizes by optimizing the balance between image quality and storage space. Just select a video and choose your compression level. No complicated settings required—free up your iPhone's storage in seconds. ◆ Unbelievably Simple Operation & Flexible Settings ・Simply choose from 4 clear levels: "High Quality," "Medium-High," "Standard," and "Max Compression." No technical jargon (like H.264 or bitrates) needed. ・【Social Media Ready & Target Size】 Includes dedicated presets for sending via Discord (10MB) and WhatsApp (16MB). You can also set a custom "Target Size." ・Supports highly versatile MP4 and MOV output formats. ◆ 100% On-Device Processing Your precious memories and private videos are never sent to external servers. All encoding is done safely and entirely within your iPhone, meaning zero risk of data leaks. ◆ Instantly Spot Storage Hogs (Sort by Size) View the videos in your camera roll sorted from largest to smallest. See at a glance which videos are taking up the most space, so you can efficiently organize and compress them. ◆ Pro Options for Every Need ・【Keep Location Data】 Retain map metadata to know exactly where a video was shot, even after compression. ・【Remove Audio】 Strip the sound from your video to shave off even more file size. ・An intuitive, eye-friendly interface designed specifically for Dark Mode.

Screenshots

Squeeze4 screens
VideoCompressor2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squeeze at none against VideoCompressor's shown. VideoCompressor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Squeeze sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VideoCompressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squeeze ships an update every 2 months, VideoCompressor weekly. Both last shipped on September 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Squeeze versus VideoCompressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSqueezeVideoCompressor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer载法 庄NAGAKAWA MASAHIKO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Squeeze

One-time1
  • Photo Compress Pro - Unlimited$0.99
1 purchases

VideoCompressor

One-time1
  • Black Pro - Unlimited & Ad-Free$2.99

Questions

Is Squeeze free?
Squeeze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VideoCompressor free?
VideoCompressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squeeze or VideoCompressor have ads?
VideoCompressor shows ads; Squeeze does not.
Which is updated more often, Squeeze or VideoCompressor?
Squeeze ships an update every 2 months, and VideoCompressor weekly. Most recently, Squeeze was updated on September 12, 2026 and VideoCompressor on September 12, 2026.

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