Comparison

Squish 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

Squish

Features
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Squish is the easiest way to compress photos and reduce file size on your iPhone. This powerful image compressor shrinks pictures by up to 90% while keeping visual quality intact — perfect for freeing up storage, emailing large attachments, or meeting upload size limits. Whether you need a quick JPEG compressor, an HEIC converter, or a bulk photo reducer, Squish handles it all in seconds. COMPRESS PHOTOS TO A MAXIMUM SIZE - Set a maximum file size: 500 KB, 1 MB, 2 MB, or 5 MB - Smart optimizer finds the optimal balance between size and clarity - Reduce photos from megabytes to kilobytes instantly - Choose how aggressively to compress while balancing size and clarity JPEG, PNG & HEIC COMPRESSOR - Compress JPEG, PNG, and HEIC files with a single tap - Convert HEIC to JPEG, or convert PNG to JPEG or HEIC - Keep your original files untouched — Squish always saves a new copy - Perfect as a pic compressor for any image format your camera produces BULK REDUCE & BATCH COMPRESS - Select and batch compress multiple photos at once - Bulk reduce up to 200 images in a single batch with Pro - Save hours of manual compression and optimization - The fastest way to compress photos and reduce file size in bulk SHARE EXTENSION — COMPRESS FROM ANY APP - Compress photos directly from any app using the iOS Share Sheet - Shrink before you send — reduce file sizes without leaving your current workflow - Perfect for quickly sharing smaller images via Messages, Mail, or any app ON-DEVICE PHOTO PROCESSING - All compression happens entirely on your device - No photos are ever uploaded to any server - Photo contents remain on your device throughout compression NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. - Squish is free to download and use with 3 compressions per day - Upgrade once to Squish Pro for just $2.99 — a single one-time purchase - Pro unlocks unlimited daily compressions and batch processing for up to 200 photos - No recurring charges, no hidden fees, no premium tiers DESIGNED FOR iOS - Built with SwiftUI and the latest Liquid Glass design language - Fast, responsive, and lightweight — under 5 MB app size - Optimized for iPhone with intuitive controls WHO IS SQUISH FOR? - Professionals who need to compress photos for email attachment size limits - Anyone running low on iPhone storage who wants to reduce file size fast - Social media users who want faster uploads with optimal image size - Students and workers sharing documents and smaller photos - Developers and designers looking for a PNG or JPEG compressor - Anyone tired of "file too large" errors GETTING STARTED 1. Open Squish or use the Share Extension from any app 2. Pick your photos from your library 3. Choose a maximum file size or let Squish optimize automatically 4. Save the compressed version or share it directly Download Squish today — the photo compressor that makes it simple to reduce file size, batch compress, and bulk reduce your images. No signup required, no strings attached.

About

Video Compressor

Features
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Make any video small enough to send — right on your iPhone. No uploads. No ads. No subscription. Your original is never touched. Pick a video, choose where it needs to fit, and Squish compresses it on-device in seconds. FIT IT ANYWHERE • Email, Discord, WhatsApp, iMessage — each a guaranteed size ceiling • Or set an exact target in MB • Squish hits the size, or tells you honestly when it can't PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your videos are compressed on your iPhone and never uploaded • No accounts, no ads, no cross-app tracking • We only ever write a new file — your original is never modified or deleted FREE UP SPACE, KEEP THE QUALITY • Shrink big 4K and HEVC clips to a fraction of the size • Built for the newest iPhones — 4K, portrait, and slow-mo handled • Save to Photos, or share straight to the app you need HONEST RESULTS • See the real before → after size • If a video already fits, Squish keeps it as-is • If it can't reach your target, you see the best possible size — never a fake "done" FREE, AND FAIR • The core app is free: unlimited compression, no ads, no daily limit • Optional one-time Squish Pro adds Max Quality (keep full resolution) — no subscription, ever Make videos fit. On your phone. With no surprises. Terms of Use: https://aidler.co/squish/terms

Screenshots

Squish4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Video Compressor at 18.0 against Squish's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Squish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Squish versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquishVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPragmatiqAdler Lietz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Squish

One-time1
  • Squish Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Video Compressor

One-time1
  • Squish Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Squish free?
Squish 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 Squish or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither Squish nor Video Compressor shows ads.

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