Comparison

VideoCompressor vs Shrink Video

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

Shrink Video

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Every messaging app has a size limit, and a two-minute 4K clip blows through all of them. Shrink Video re-encodes it on your iPhone until it fits. YOU SET THE SIZE, NOT A VAGUE PRESET One slider controls the bitrate, which is what actually decides how big the file ends up. Above the slider is a live estimate of the result — drag it and watch the number move. What you see is what you get, give or take a few percent. IT SHOWS YOU WHAT YOU STARTED WITH Size, resolution, length and bitrate of the original, before you change anything. Then the same numbers for the result, with the percentage saved. REAL CONTROLS • Resolution: keep the original, or drop to 1080p, 720p or 480p. Going from 4K to 1080p roughly quarters the pixel count and is usually invisible on a phone screen. • HEVC or H.264. HEVC is about 30% smaller at the same quality; H.264 offers broad compatibility with older devices and desktop workflows. • Keep or drop the audio track. FAST, BECAUSE IT USES THE HARDWARE Encoding runs on your iPhone's built-in video encoder, not a server queue. There is nothing to upload and nothing to wait in line for. YOUR ORIGINAL IS SAFE Shrink Video always writes a new file. Your original is never touched — deleting it is left to you, once you are happy with the result. Save the compressed copy to Photos or share it straight from the app. NOTHING LEAVES YOUR PHONE No upload, no account, no server. The video is read, re-encoded and written entirely on your device. Free, supported by ads. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VideoCompressor4 screens
Shrink Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VideoCompressor at none against Shrink Video's 3. VideoCompressor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. Shrink Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. VideoCompressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoCompressor ships an update fortnightly, Shrink Video every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
VideoCompressor versus Shrink Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoCompressorShrink Video
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPenghui Zhaoenes ozer

In-app purchases

None

VideoCompressor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Shrink Video

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro (3-Day Trial)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is VideoCompressor free?
VideoCompressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shrink Video free?
Shrink Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VideoCompressor or Shrink Video have ads?
Shrink Video shows ads; VideoCompressor does not.
Which is updated more often, VideoCompressor or Shrink Video?
VideoCompressor ships an update fortnightly, and Shrink Video every 9 days. Most recently, VideoCompressor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shrink Video on October 29, 2026.

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