RandomPlayer vs Video Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
RandomPlayer
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We all have that library โ hundreds of videos saved to a network share, most of them untouched since the day they were added. RandomPlayer connects to your SMB, NFS, or WebDAV shares, finds every video buried in those folders, and shuffles them into a playlist you didn't know you needed. No menus to scroll through. No decision fatigue. Just press play and let your own collection surprise you. RandomPlayer Pro unlocks unlimited shares, offline downloads, and the full browse experience โ one purchase across all your devices.
Video Compressor
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Big videos are a pain to share. Video Compressor shrinks them to a smaller file size in seconds, entirely on your iPhone. Your videos never get uploaded to a server, and there is never a watermark. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Compress to an exact target file size in megabytes - Or pick a simple quality level: Smaller, Balanced or High - Resize to 1080p, 720p or 480p, or keep the original resolution - Trim to just the part you need - Remove the audio track to save even more space - Convert MOV to MP4 - Compress several videos in one batch WHY VIDEO COMPRESSOR - 100% on-device: nothing is uploaded, nothing leaves your phone - No watermark, ever - See the estimated size before you compress, and the real saving after - Save the result straight to Photos or share it anywhere FREE AND PREMIUM Video Compressor is free to try: compress any video and preview the result at no cost. A single one-time purchase unlocks saving and sharing your compressed videos, plus an exact target file size, full 1080p and original quality, and batch compression for multiple videos at once. Perfect for sending clips by email or message, fitting under upload limits, freeing up storage, or posting to social without the long wait of a cloud converter. This app is free to try. A single one-time purchase unlocks saving and sharing your compressed videos and all premium features, forever, with no subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Restore your purchase any time from the app settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.appharbour.com/videocompressor/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: RandomPlayer at 4 against Video Compressor's 1. Video Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. RandomPlayer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RandomPlayer ships an update every 6 weeks, Video Compressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RandomPlayer | Video Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CRISTIAN ANDREI CALIN | Charles Dapaah-Siakwan |
In-app purchases
RandomPlayer
- Tip - Coffee$0.99
- Tip - Movie Ticket$2.99
- RandomPlayer Pro (Lifetime)$9.99
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- Tip - Pizza$9.99
Video Compressor
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium$19.991 Year
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