Comparison

VideoLite vs VideoCompressor

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

Head to head
About

VideoLite

Features
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COMPRESS VIDEOS UP TO 90% SMALLER — WITHOUT LOSING QUALITY VideoLite is the smartest way to shrink your videos for sharing on WhatsApp, Instagram, Email, and more. See exactly how your video will look BEFORE compressing — a feature no other app offers! ------------------------------------------- WHY VIDEOLITE? The Problem: Your iPhone records amazing 4K videos, but they're too large to share. A 1-minute video can be 400MB+! The Solution: VideoLite compresses videos up to 90% smaller while maintaining visual quality you can actually preview first. ------------------------------------------- FREE FEATURES: • Compress 2 videos per day • Platform presets (WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube) • Crop to any aspect ratio (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5) • Real-time size estimation • Save to Photos or share directly • View compression history • 100% offline — your videos stay private PREMIUM FEATURES ($1.99 one-time): • Unlimited video compression • 4K output support • No watermark • Priority support ------------------------------------------- PLATFORM PRESETS: WHATSAPP (16MB limit) Optimized settings to fit WhatsApp's file size limit while keeping clarity. FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM Perfect for Stories, Reels, and Posts with ideal resolution and bitrate. YOUTUBE Maintain quality for uploads with smart compression. CUSTOM Full control over resolution, quality, and output settings. ------------------------------------------- ASPECT RATIO CROPPING: • 16:9 — Landscape (YouTube, TV) • 9:16 — Portrait (Stories, Reels, TikTok) • 1:1 — Square (Instagram Posts) • 4:5 — Tall (Instagram Feed) • Original — Keep original ratio Visual preview shows exactly what will be cropped before processing. ------------------------------------------- PRIVACY FIRST: • All processing happens ON YOUR DEVICE • No cloud uploads — ever • No account required • We never see your videos ------------------------------------------- HOW IT WORKS: 1. Select a video from your library 2. Choose a platform preset or customize settings 3. Adjust crop/aspect ratio if needed 4. See estimated file size instantly 5. Tap "Compress" and wait a few seconds 6. Save to Photos or share directly! ------------------------------------------- FREE VS PREMIUM: | Feature | Free | Premium | |---------|------|---------| | Videos/day | 2 | Unlimited | | Max resolution | 1080p | 4K | | Watermark | Yes | No | | Price | $0 | $1.99 (one-time) | One-time purchase. No subscription. No hidden fees. ------------------------------------------- REQUIREMENTS: • iOS 16.0 or later • iPhone and iPad • Photo Library access for video selection ------------------------------------------- SUPPORT: Questions? Email us: videolite.help@gmail.com We respond within 48 hours. ------------------------------------------- LEGAL: Terms of Use: https://videolite-app.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://videolite-app.pages.dev/privacy ------------------------------------------- Download VideoLite now and start sharing your videos everywhere!

About

VideoCompressor

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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

VideoLite4 screens
VideoCompressor2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VideoLite at none against VideoCompressor's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VideoLite 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
VideoLite versus VideoCompressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoLiteVideoCompressor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBui Minh TienNAGAKAWA MASAHIKO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VideoLite

One-time1
  • Premium - Unlimited$1.99
1 purchases

VideoCompressor

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

Questions

Is VideoLite free?
VideoLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VideoCompressor free?
VideoCompressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VideoLite or VideoCompressor have ads?
VideoCompressor shows ads; VideoLite does not.

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