Comparison

Video Compressor Black Encoder vs Squish

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor Black Encoder

Features
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Solve the "Storage Full" iPhone warning instantly! "Black Encoder" is a video compression and resizing app that drastically reduces file sizes by optimizing the balance between image quality and storage space. Just select a video and choose your compression level. No complicated settings required—free up your iPhone's storage in seconds. ◆ Unbelievably Simple Operation & Flexible Settings ・Simply choose from 4 clear levels: "High Quality," "Medium-High," "Standard," and "Max Compression." No technical jargon (like H.264 or bitrates) needed. ・Supports highly versatile MP4 and MOV output formats. ◆ 100% On-Device Processing Your precious memories and private videos are never sent to external servers. All encoding is done safely and entirely within your iPhone, meaning zero risk of data leaks. ◆ Instantly Spot Storage Hogs (Sort by Size) View the videos in your camera roll sorted from largest to smallest. See at a glance which videos are taking up the most space, so you can efficiently organize and compress them. ◆ Pro Options for Every Need ・【Keep Location Data】 Retain map metadata to know exactly where a video was shot, even after compression. ・【Remove Audio】 Strip the sound from your video to shave off even more file size. ・An intuitive, eye-friendly interface designed specifically for Dark Mode.

About

Squish

This app allows you to preview video file size changes in real-time before compressing. It offers a watermark-free experience with no size or daily limits, and all processing happens on your device. Advanced features like batch compression and format conversion are available with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Live size preview before compression
  • No watermarks, size caps, or daily limits
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Batch compression (multiple videos)
  • Format conversion (MP4, MOV, GIF)
  • Preserves video date and location
Features
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Squish shows you exactly how small your video will get — before you compress it. Drag the slider, watch the size update live, then squish. • No watermark. No size cap. No daily limit. Free. • No ads. Ever. • On your phone — nothing is uploaded. • Compress up to 3 videos at once; any number with Pro. • Keeps your video's date & location. Squish Pro (optional): batches of any size, max quality and format conversion (MP4 / MOV / GIF). Yearly with a free trial, monthly, or a one-time lifetime unlock; the app shows prices in your currency. Plans renew automatically until cancelled; cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://mentalmetal.app/squish/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Compressor Black Encoder2 screens
Squish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squish at none against Video Compressor Black Encoder's shown. Squish also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Video Compressor Black Encoder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Squish sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor Black Encoder ships an update weekly, Squish every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Video Compressor Black Encoder versus Squish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Compressor Black EncoderSquish
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAGAKAWA MASAHIKOGareth Baumgart

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Compressor Black Encoder

One-time1
  • Black Pro - Unlimited & Ad-Free$2.99
3 purchases

Squish

Subscriptions2
  • Squish Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Squish Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Squish Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor Black Encoder free?
Video Compressor Black Encoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squish free?
Squish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor Black Encoder or Squish have ads?
Video Compressor Black Encoder shows ads; Squish does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor Black Encoder or Squish?
Video Compressor Black Encoder ships an update weekly, and Squish every 2 days. Most recently, Video Compressor Black Encoder was updated on November 7, 2026 and Squish on November 5, 2026.

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