Stellar vs Video Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stellar
This app offers advanced control for creating timelapses and capturing single shots with customizable intervals and delays. It supports manual camera settings, dual camera capture, and various output formats, including RAW. Remote control and Apple Watch integration are also available.
- Interval shooting
- Manual camera controls
- Dual camera capture
- RAW photo output
- Remote control
- Apple Watch integration
- Timelapse video creation
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Stellar is a precision interval camera built for photographers who want complete control from a quick self-timer shot to a multi-hour timelapse session. CAPTURE • Interval shooting: every 2, 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds • Single shot mode with start delay. Use Stellar as a self-timer • Set a shot count (1 to ∞) or a duration limit (30s to 1h) • Schedule a session to fire automatically at a specific time • Visual countdown before the session starts CAMERA CONTROLS • Switch between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto lenses (If supported) • Manual shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation • Manual focus with barrel-style slider and haptic feedback • Barrel-style zoom with haptic tick feedback • Flash: Off / Auto / On • AE/AF lock and tap-to-focus DUAL CAMERA • Multicam: Capture front and back cameras simultaneously • Picture-in-Picture layout: draggable and swappable • Both lenses fire at the exact same time PHOTO OUTPUT • Formats: HEIC, JPEG, RAW, RAW+HEIC, RAW+JPEG • Aspect ratios: Original, 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 • Optional geotagging. Embed GPS location in EXIF metadata • Sessions automatically saved to a named album in Photos TIMELAPSE VIDEO • Build a timelapse from any session or photo library • Share photos from the iOS Photos app directly into Stellar to generate a timelapse • Frame rate: 24 or 30 fps • Quality: 1080p, 1440p, or 4K • Speed: 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 3×, or 4× • Reverse playback option • Export and share in seconds REMOTE CONTROL • Control a second iPhone over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth • Start, stop, and preview shots remotely APPLE WATCH • Start and stop capture from your wrist • Live preview on the watch face after each shot • Shot counter displayed during active sessions FRAMING AIDS • Ghost overlay: match composition to the previous shot • 3×3 grid for rule-of-thirds framing • Horizon level indicator • Aspect ratio crop guides GALLERY • Browse, view full-screen, share, or delete photos & videos captured by Stellar FEEDBACK & SETTINGS • Shutter sound and haptic feedback • LED countdown: flashes 3-2-1 before each shot • Battery saver mode: dims screen during long sessions • Sleep mode: pause and resume without losing your session • Presets: save and load named setting combinations • Storage warning before starting a session Download Stellar. Every second counts.
Video Compressor
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Video Compressor Shrink Videos. Keep Quality. Running out of storage? Need to send videos faster? Video Compressor helps you reduce video size instantly while keeping the best possible quality. Whether you're sharing on social media, saving space, or sending videos via email, this app makes it fast and effortless. Key Features Smart Compression One-tap auto compression Optimized balance between size and quality Perfect for beginners Advanced Controls Adjust resolution (4K, 1080p, 720p, 480p) Customize bitrate and frame rate Choose codec: H.264 (fast) HEVC / H.265 (smaller size) Batch Compression Compress multiple videos at once Save time with background processing Track progress easily Preview Before Export Compare original vs compressed See file size reduction in real-time Ensure quality meets your needs Powerful Size Reduction Reduce video size by up to 90% Ideal for email attachments, messaging apps, and cloud uploads Fast and Private High-speed processing 100% on-device compression Your videos never leave your device Easy Sharing Share directly to social media and messaging apps Save to Photos or Files Pro Features Unlimited compression Faster processing Advanced customization Trim video before compress Perfect For Content creators Social media users Students and professionals Anyone with limited storage Why Choose Video Compressor Simple and modern design High-quality results Fast processing speed We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: - $2.99 per week - $7.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to effects and remove advertisement. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.atlantismobileapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.atlantismobileapps.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stellar at none against Video Compressor's 3. Stellar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Video Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Stellar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stellar ships an update every 4 days, Video Compressor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stellar | Video Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gabriel Pires | Nguyen Nam Giang |
In-app purchases
Stellar
No in-app purchases
Video Compressor
- Compressor Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
- Compressor Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
- Compressor Premium LifeTime$49.99









