RecTool vs CompressX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
RecTool
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This is a professional screen recorder. Quickly capture online meetings, courses, gameplay, and other scenes. Switch between landscape and portrait recording in one tap, and record HD video for any situation. Choose professional quality settings for different recording needs. Edit with picture-in-picture export, voiceover, cropping, lossless compression, speed control, video-to-GIF, and more. *New: record audio and transcribe while recording, then replay, edit, and share. [Auto-Renewable Subscription] Title: Monthly Membership Length: 1 month Price: $2.99 per month Includes: unlimited screen recording and unlimited video export during the subscription period. Payment: Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Renewal: The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period. After a successful charge, the subscription is extended by one period. Cancellation: Turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Access continues until the end of the current period. [One-Time Purchase] Name: Lifetime Membership Price: $19.99 One-time payment. This purchase does not auto-renew. It includes ongoing unlimited screen recording and unlimited video export. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bJ-d8LzyX8fdRoNiQB6lQ2vrcsowXz7JQhgSBbcxMfw/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CompressX
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Image Compression Multiple Compression Levels: Low / Medium / High / Custom Supports Adjusting Resolution and Quality Flexible Export of PNG/JPG Intelligent Balance Between File Size and Image Quality Video Compression Supports Custom Resolution, Frame Rate, and Bitrate Optimized for 4K/HDR Video Highly Efficient Compression, Significantly Reducing File Size Preserves Key Image Details Batch Processing Select Once, Compress Multiple Files Simultaneously Automatic Continuous Processing, No Repetitive Operations Save Time, Improve Efficiency Simple and Easy to Use Clean Interface, No Complex Operations One-Click Compression Start Real-Time View of Compression Results
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CompressX at none against RecTool's 2. CompressX also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). RecTool's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. RecTool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CompressX asks for nothing beyond the download.
RecTool ships an update every 3 months, CompressX weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RecTool | CompressX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Haijia Network Technology Co., Ltd. | ็็ ่ตต |
In-app purchases
RecTool
- Monthly Membership$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Membership$19.99
CompressX
No in-app purchases









