Comparison

Video Compressor vs Formatista

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

Features
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Compress Videos & Audio Files in Seconds — Free Up Space, Share Faster Running out of storage? Need to share large videos quickly? Audio Video Compressor makes it effortless to shrink your media files by up to 90% without sacrificing quality — all on your iPhone, no internet required. Why Users Love This App: * Instant Results — Compress videos and audio files in seconds, not minutes * Massive Space Savings — Reclaim gigabytes of storage with smart compression * Share Anywhere — Send files faster via WhatsApp, email, or social media * 100% Private — Everything happens on your device. Your files never leave your phone * Simple & Powerful — Professional-grade compression, zero learning curve VIDEO COMPRESSION MADE EASY Stop deleting precious memories to free up space. Choose from 4 compression levels (Low, Medium, High, Maximum) and watch file sizes shrink while keeping videos crystal clear. Perfect for: * Long 4K videos are eating up your storage * Sending videos that are "too large" to send * Backing up old videos without losing quality * Creating content for social media AUDIO COMPRESSION IN ONE TAP Compress voice memos, music files, and podcasts instantly. Maintain audio clarity while reducing file sizes by 50-80%. BATCH PROCESSING = MASSIVE TIME SAVINGS Select 10 files and compress them all at once. No more processing files one by one — let the app handle your entire library while you grab coffee. PRIVACY-FIRST METADATA REMOVAL Before sharing, remove hidden data like GPS location, device info, and timestamps. Perfect for content creators, professionals, and anyone who values privacy. SMART HISTORY & FILE MANAGER See exactly how much space you've saved. Access previously compressed files instantly, compare original vs compressed sizes, and share or save to Photos with one tap. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Unlike cloud-based compressors that upload your personal files to servers, we do everything locally on your iPhone. Your videos and audio never leave your device. Plus: * 1 GB file size limits * Batch Processing * Lightning-fast processing * Works completely offline PERFECT FOR: * Content creators managing large video libraries * Anyone running low on iPhone storage * Professionals sharing media files for work * Parents preserving family videos without cloud storage costs * Travelers recording 4K memories on the go KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE VIDEO COMPRESSION
Four quality presets to balance file size and quality. Compress multiple videos simultaneously and save up to 90% storage space. AUDIO COMPRESSION
Reduce audio file sizes in seconds. Supports batch selection for quick processing of multiple files. BATCH PROCESSING
: Handle multiple files at once. Perfect for managing large media collections efficiently. METADATA CLEANER
Strip sensitive information from your files before sharing — including location data, device details, and timestamps. HISTORY TRACKING
Review all compressed files with detailed size comparisons. Quickly access, save, or share previously processed media. SAVE & SHARE
Export directly to Photos or share instantly using any compatible app. DOWNLOAD NOW & START SAVING SPACE TODAY Join thousands of users who've already freed up storage and simplified their media workflow. Your iPhone deserves more room — let's make it happen. Need Help?
Questions or feedback? Contact us through the app settings. App Privacy Policy:
 https://biglocalrank.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Formatista

Features
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Formatista turns videos your iPhone can't play into MP4s it can — and saves them straight to Photos. Got a WMV from an old camera, an FLV from years ago, a WebM from the web, or an MKV that won't open? Pick it, and Formatista converts it right on your device. No uploads, no accounts, no waiting on a server. GET YOUR VIDEOS IN • Pick one video — or a whole batch — from your Photos library • Import from Files, iCloud Drive, or any connected storage provider • Share a video to Formatista from another app, or use Open in Formatista • Paste a direct link to a video file WIDE FORMAT SUPPORT WMV, AVI, MKV, FLV, WebM, MOV, M4V, 3GP, ASF and more. Formatista uses Apple's fast native engine whenever it can, and a full FFmpeg-based engine for everything else. MAKE IT YOURS • Quality presets: Original, 720p phone-friendly, or smallest file • Advanced: pick resolution, bitrate, and H.264 or HEVC • Trim to just the part you want • Rotate and crop • Extract the audio as M4A HISTORY Your last 20 conversions stay in History, so you can share them or save them again without converting twice. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every conversion happens on your iPhone or iPad. Formatista collects no data, has no analytics, no ads, and no tracking. It only asks for "add-only" Photos access, so it can save your video without ever seeing the rest of your library. Built for iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, full light and dark mode, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support. Available in English, German, Spanish, French and Japanese.

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Formatista4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Formatista at none against Video Compressor's 3. Formatista also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Video Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Video Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Formatista asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, Formatista daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Video Compressor versus Formatista: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorFormatista
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeuception Solutions Private LimitedYann Sommer

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$49.99
None

Formatista

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formatista free?
Formatista is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Compressor or Formatista have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor Formatista shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Formatista?
Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Formatista daily. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 9, 2026 and Formatista on October 8, 2026.

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