VideoCompressor vs Zen Optimizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
VideoCompressor
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VideoCompressor makes it effortless to reduce video file sizes without sacrificing visual quality. Whether you're freeing up storage, preparing clips for social media, or sending large files over messaging apps β VideoCompressor gives you the control you need with a beautiful, intuitive interface. β POWERFUL COMPRESSION ENGINE β’ Three compression backends β AVFoundation, AVAssetWriter, and FFmpeg β automatically selected for the best results β’ Hardware-accelerated encoding for blazing-fast compression β’ H.264, H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes, and more output formats β’ Fine-grained bitrate control from 500 Kbps to 100 Mbps β FULL CONTROL OVER EVERY DETAIL β’ Choose from Low, Medium, High, or Custom quality presets β’ Adjust resolution from 360p all the way up to 8K β’ Set exact frame rates: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 120, or 240 fps β’ Control audio bitrate or pass through audio without re-encoding β’ Output to MP4, MOV, M4V, or 3GP containers β BATCH COMPRESSION β’ Select multiple videos and compress them all at once β’ Per-batch quality, resolution, and format settings β’ Track progress for the entire batch in real time β BUILT-IN CAMERA β’ Record videos directly in the app β’ Switch between 720p, 1080p, and 4K recording quality β’ Tap-to-focus with animated focus indicator β’ Front/rear camera switching and torch/flash toggle β SMART & ORGANIZED β’ Compression history with original vs. compressed size comparison β’ Compression ratio and duration tracking β’ Swipe-to-delete history entries β DESIGNED FOR YOU β’ Clean, modern interface with dark mode support β’ Real-time compression progress with percentage and time estimates β’ Share compressed videos instantly when finished β’ Option to keep or remove original videos after compression PRIVACY VideoCompressor processes all videos locally on your device. No data is uploaded to any server. Camera and photo library permissions are used solely for accessing and recording videos.
Zen Optimizer
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Your iPhone is full. Your memories do not have to disappear. Zen Optimizer is a private photo and video compressor that reclaims storage directly on your iPhone or iPad. Choose your media, preview the potential savings, and decide exactly what to optimize. Processing stays on your deviceβno cloud upload, account, or external server. MORE SPACE, SAME MEMORIES β’ Compress photos and videos in batches β’ Preview estimated storage savings before you start β’ Choose the balance between file size and visual quality β’ Keep, optimize, or remove items with simple controls β’ Review before-and-after sizes in your optimization history HOW IT WORKS 1. Select photos and videos from your library 2. Review their size and estimated savings 3. Choose an optimization level 4. Confirm what happens to the originals 5. See the space reclaimed when the job completes PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos and videos remain on your device. Zen Optimizer does not require an account and does not send your media to a cloud compression service. Ideal when large videos fill your camera roll, your storage is running low, or you want smaller media files without giving up the moments that matter. Reclaim space with control. Keep the memories.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VideoCompressor at 15.0 against Zen Optimizer's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VideoCompressor | Zen Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Penghui Zhao | Davide Zanon |
In-app purchases
VideoCompressor
No in-app purchases
Zen Optimizer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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