Comparison

SnapBackdrop vs Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

SnapBackdrop

Instantly remove photo backgrounds with on-device AI. Create professional profile pictures, product shots, and social media content without cloud uploads or watermarks. Offers various background styles and editing tools.

Highlights
  • One-tap background removal
  • Multiple background styles
  • Crop with aspect ratio presets
  • Batch processing
  • On-device AI processing
  • Offline functionality
Features
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SnapBackdrop removes photo backgrounds instantly using on-device AI. No cloud uploads, no account required, no watermarks. Perfect for profile pictures, product photos, social media content, and ID photos. Just pick a photo, and SnapBackdrop does the rest. FREE FEATURES: - One-tap background removal powered by Apple Vision AI - 5 background styles: transparent, solid color, gradient, blur, custom image - Crop with aspect ratio presets (1:1, 4:3, 16:9, and more) - Export as PNG or JPEG - Batch processing up to 5 photos - Recent history (last 5 edits) - Camera capture for instant removal PRO FEATURES: - Ad-free experience - Unlimited batch processing (up to 20 photos) - Full edit history with favorites - Advanced adjustment controls (feathering, brightness, contrast, shadows) PRIVACY FIRST: - All processing happens on your device - No photos uploaded to any server - No account required - Works completely offline SnapBackdrop Pro is available as: - Monthly ($2.99/month) - Yearly ($9.99/year) - Lifetime ($19.99, one-time purchase) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chanapps.com/backsnap/privacy Support: https://chanapps.com/backsnap/support

About

Video Compressor

Features
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Video Compressor Shrink Videos. Keep Quality. Running out of storage? Need to send videos faster? Video Compressor helps you reduce video size instantly while keeping the best possible quality. Whether you're sharing on social media, saving space, or sending videos via email, this app makes it fast and effortless. Key Features Smart Compression One-tap auto compression Optimized balance between size and quality Perfect for beginners Advanced Controls Adjust resolution (4K, 1080p, 720p, 480p) Customize bitrate and frame rate Choose codec: H.264 (fast) HEVC / H.265 (smaller size) Batch Compression Compress multiple videos at once Save time with background processing Track progress easily Preview Before Export Compare original vs compressed See file size reduction in real-time Ensure quality meets your needs Powerful Size Reduction Reduce video size by up to 90% Ideal for email attachments, messaging apps, and cloud uploads Fast and Private High-speed processing 100% on-device compression Your videos never leave your device Easy Sharing Share directly to social media and messaging apps Save to Photos or Files Pro Features Unlimited compression Faster processing Advanced customization Trim video before compress Perfect For Content creators Social media users Students and professionals Anyone with limited storage Why Choose Video Compressor Simple and modern design High-quality results Fast processing speed We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: - $2.99 per week - $7.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to effects and remove advertisement. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.atlantismobileapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.atlantismobileapps.com

Screenshots

SnapBackdrop3 screens
Video Compressor2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SnapBackdrop at none against Video Compressor's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. SnapBackdrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Video Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapBackdrop ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Compressor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SnapBackdrop versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapBackdropVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHui Chan SeoNguyen Nam Giang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SnapBackdrop

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • SnapBackdrop Pro Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Compressor Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Compressor Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Compressor Premium LifeTime$49.99

Questions

Is SnapBackdrop free?
SnapBackdrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapBackdrop or Video Compressor have ads?
Video Compressor shows ads; SnapBackdrop does not.
Which is updated more often, SnapBackdrop or Video Compressor?
SnapBackdrop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Compressor every 3 weeks. Most recently, SnapBackdrop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 28, 2026.

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