Comparison

Video Compress vs FormatBox

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

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Video Compress

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VideoCompress - Privacy-First Video Compression Running out of storage space? VideoCompress helps you reclaim valuable storage by compressing your videos while maintaining quality you can be satisfied with. Best of all, everything happens right on your device - no internet connection required, no cloud uploads, ever. WHY VIDEOCOMPRESS? Your videos are personal. Whether it's family moments, travel memories, or creative projects, they deserve to stay private. VideoCompress processes everything locally on your device, giving you complete control over your content and peace of mind knowing your videos never leave your hands. KEY FEATURES β€’ 100% Offline Processing No internet connection needed. Your videos stay on your device throughout the entire compression process. No servers, no cloud storage, no data collection. β€’ Save Up to 70% Storage Space Free up significant storage space without deleting precious memories. Compressed videos take up a fraction of the original size, letting you keep more content on your device. β€’ Batch Processing Compress multiple videos simultaneously. Select several videos at once and let VideoCompress handle them all - perfect for processing entire photo library folders or event recordings. β€’ Customizable Compression Settings Find the perfect balance between quality and file size. Adjust compression levels based on your needs - higher compression for sharing, moderate compression for archiving. β€’ Before & After Comparison Preview compression results before saving. Compare original and compressed versions side-by-side to ensure you're happy with the quality. β€’ 4K Video Support Handle videos up to 4K resolution. Whether you're working with smartphone recordings or professional footage, VideoCompress can handle it. β€’ Real-Time Progress Tracking Watch your videos being processed with live progress indicators. See estimated time remaining and file size reductions as they happen. PERFECT FOR - Freeing up iPhone storage space - Preparing videos for social media sharing - Archiving old videos in smaller file sizes - Reducing video sizes for easier messaging - Managing large video libraries - Creating backups that take less space HOW IT WORKS 1. Select one or multiple videos from your library 2. Choose your preferred compression level 3. Preview the estimated file size reduction 4. Start compression and watch the progress 5. Compare before and after results 6. Save the compressed version PRIVACY COMMITMENT We believe your data belongs to you. VideoCompress: - Never uploads your videos to any server - Doesn't collect any personal information - Works completely offline - Doesn't require account creation - Doesn't include tracking or analytics TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE Built with modern compression technology, VideoCompress uses efficient algorithms to reduce file sizes while preserving visual quality. The app is optimized for iOS devices, ensuring fast processing times and minimal battery impact. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION We're committed to making VideoCompress the best video compression tool for iOS. Regular updates bring performance improvements, new features, and enhanced compatibility. GET STARTED TODAY Download VideoCompress and start reclaiming your storage space. Compress videos confidently knowing your privacy is protected and your content stays under your control. Terms of Use: https://videocompress.app/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://videocompress.app/privacy-policy.html --- Perfect for anyone who values both storage efficiency and privacy. VideoCompress - because your videos deserve better. --- Note: Compression results vary depending on original video quality, resolution, and format. Actual file size reductions may differ from estimates.

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FormatBox

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Your all-in-one toolbox for photos, videos, PDFs, audio, and archives. Convert, compress, resize, sign, and organize β€” 100% on your iPhone. No cloud, no uploads, no account, no data collection, ever. WHAT YOU CAN DO QUICK CONVERT β€’ HEIC to JPG, HEVC to H.264 β€” for universal compatibility β€’ Open modern web images (WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL) and convert to JPG β€’ Convert camera RAW files (DNG, CR2, NEF, ARW…) to JPG or HEIC, in batch IMAGE TOOLS β€’ Resize by percentage, dimension, or target file size in KB β€’ Remove the background from any photo β€” transparent, white, or black β€’ Add a text watermark to photos and videos β€’ Batch rename files with a custom prefix, suffix, and numbering pattern β€’ Extract text from any photo with on-device OCR β€” copy it or export as .txt β€’ Crop, rotate, and adjust brightness/contrast before you share PDF TOOLS β€’ Scan documents with your camera β€” automatic edge detection and perspective correction β€’ Combine photos into a PDF, or export every PDF page as an image β€’ Merge, split, reorder, and rotate PDF pages β€’ Draw a signature and stamp it onto any page β€’ Add a searchable, invisible OCR text layer to scanned PDFs β€’ Compress image-heavy PDFs to a fraction of the size VIDEO & AUDIO β€’ Compress video to a target size β€” 10 MB, 25 MB, 50 MB, or custom β€’ Trim the start or end of any video, losslessly β€’ Extract audio from video as M4A β€’ Convert audio between M4A, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and MP3 (128/192/320 kbps), with trimming ARCHIVE TOOL β€’ Zip files together for sharing or backup β€’ Create password-protected ZIP files β€’ Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, and TAR archives EBOOK, VECTOR & FONT TOOLS β€’ Convert PDF to EPUB and EPUB to PDF β€’ Convert SVG to PNG/JPG, or vectorize simple icons into SVG β€’ Convert TTF and OTF fonts with the bundled offline font engine PRIVACY β€’ Strip GPS location, timestamps, and camera info from photos before you share them β€” see exactly what's embedded first IPHONE SPECIAL β€’ Split Live Photos into a still JPG/HEIC and a motion MOV β€’ Turn animated GIFs into MP4 video BATCH PROCESSING Select 100+ files at once and convert them all in one tap. Mixed photos, videos, and formats welcome. PRIVACY FIRST Everything runs on your iPhone. No cloud uploads. No tracking. No ads. No accounts. Terms of Use: https://taxlite.net/format_box/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://taxlite.net/format_box/privacy.html

Screenshots

Video Compress4 screens
FormatBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Video Compress at 13.0 against FormatBox's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Video Compress sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and FormatBox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Video Compress versus FormatBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressFormatBox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size82 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSelim YildizZHENGQIAO JIANG

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Compress

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$99.991 Year
4 purchases

FormatBox

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Video Compress free?
Video Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FormatBox free?
FormatBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compress or FormatBox have ads?
Neither Video Compress nor FormatBox shows ads.

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