Comparison

VideoCompressor vs Vidmin Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

VideoCompressor

Features
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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 — VideoCompressor gives you the control you need with a beautiful, intuitive interface. ā—† POWERFUL COMPRESSION ENGINE • Three compression backends — AVFoundation, AVAssetWriter, and FFmpeg — automatically selected for the best results • Hardware-accelerated encoding for blazing-fast compression • H.264, H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes, and more output formats • Fine-grained bitrate control from 500 Kbps to 100 Mbps ā—† FULL CONTROL OVER EVERY DETAIL • Choose from Low, Medium, High, or Custom quality presets • Adjust resolution from 360p all the way up to 8K • Set exact frame rates: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 120, or 240 fps • Control audio bitrate or pass through audio without re-encoding • Output to MP4, MOV, M4V, or 3GP containers ā—† BATCH COMPRESSION • Select multiple videos and compress them all at once • Per-batch quality, resolution, and format settings • Track progress for the entire batch in real time ā—† BUILT-IN CAMERA • Record videos directly in the app • Switch between 720p, 1080p, and 4K recording quality • Tap-to-focus with animated focus indicator • Front/rear camera switching and torch/flash toggle ā—† SMART & ORGANIZED • Compression history with original vs. compressed size comparison • Compression ratio and duration tracking • Swipe-to-delete history entries ā—† DESIGNED FOR YOU • Clean, modern interface with dark mode support • Real-time compression progress with percentage and time estimates • Share compressed videos instantly when finished • 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.

About

Vidmin Video Compressor

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Vidmin Video Compressor Vidmin is a fast, powerful video compression app designed to reduce video file sizes while maintaining excellent visual quality. Import videos, fine-tune compression settings, preview the results, and export compressed videos through a clean and intuitive interface. Whether you're saving storage space, preparing videos for sharing, or organizing your media library, Vidmin gives you precise control over compression while keeping the process simple. Features • Compress videos while maintaining excellent visual quality • Batch process multiple videos in one session • Choose output resolution and compression quality • Support for H.264 and HEVC video codecs • Preserve HDR characteristics of the original video • Preserve the original video's frame rate • Preserve supported metadata, including recording location and camera/device information, when available in compatible MOV exports. • Preserve or remove audio during export • Preview estimated output file size before compressing • Save compressed videos directly to your Photos library • Fast, private, on-device video processing Private by Design Unlike online video compressors, Vidmin never uploads your videos to a remote server. Video processing and saving happen entirely on your device, keeping your videos private while providing fast performance without requiring an internet connection for video processing. Whether you're running out of storage, sharing videos with friends, or preparing files for upload, Vidmin helps you reduce video file sizes with just a few taps.

Screenshots

VideoCompressor4 screens
Vidmin Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VideoCompressor at none against Vidmin Video Compressor's 1. VideoCompressor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Vidmin Video Compressor's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price 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. Vidmin Video Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VideoCompressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoCompressor ships an update fortnightly, Vidmin Video Compressor daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
VideoCompressor versus Vidmin Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoCompressorVidmin Video Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPenghui ZhaoJames Tian

In-app purchases

None

VideoCompressor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Vidmin Video Compressor

One-time1
  • Buy Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is VideoCompressor free?
VideoCompressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vidmin Video Compressor free?
Vidmin Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VideoCompressor or Vidmin Video Compressor have ads?
Vidmin Video Compressor shows ads; VideoCompressor does not.
Which is updated more often, VideoCompressor or Vidmin Video Compressor?
VideoCompressor ships an update fortnightly, and Vidmin Video Compressor daily. Most recently, VideoCompressor was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vidmin Video Compressor on November 10, 2026.

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