Comparison

NC Video Compress vs Smash

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

Head to head
About

NC Video Compress

Easily reduce video file sizes without complex settings. Offers free compression options with a watermark for larger files, and an upgrade for unlimited, watermark-free compression. Preserves original metadata and offers adjustable modes.

Highlights
  • High-quality video compression
  • Preserves metadata (date, time, GPS)
  • Adjustable compression modes
  • Preview videos before compression
  • Optional audio track removal
  • Watermark-free compression upgrade
Features
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NC Video Compress - Powerful. Simple. Efficient. NC Video Compress helps you reduce video file size quickly and efficiently β€” without complicated settings. Free to download with two flexible compression options: β€’ Compress videos up to the free size limit without a watermark β€’ Compress larger videos with a watermark Upgrade to Remove Limits for watermark-free compression of videos of any size and larger batch processing. Compress videos quickly and efficiently. Reduce file size, save storage space, and keep great quality β€” simple and powerful video compression. Key Features β€’ High-quality video compression β€’ Preserves the original recording date, time, and GPS location information when saving compressed videos β€’ iPhone Time-Lapse video compression β€’ Adjustable compression modes β€’ Preview videos before compression β€’ Add or remove videos from your selection β€’ Optionally remove the audio track during compression β€’ Two flexible free compression options β€’ Upgrade to β€œRemove Limits” for watermark-free compression of videos of any size and larger batch processing β€’ Fast processing β€’ Clean and intuitive interface β€’ Ideal for preparing videos for editing in apps like CapCut or sharing on platforms such as TikTok β€’ Optimized for iPhone and iPad Seamless NC File Manager Workflow Compressed videos can be accessed by NC File Manager through a shared storage area. Why NC Video Compress? Large videos take up valuable storage and can be difficult to share. With NC Video Compress, you can significantly reduce file size while maintaining great visual quality. Preview your videos, adjust your selection at any time, optionally remove the audio track, choose a compression mode, and start with a single tap. Efficient compression. Maximum control. Minimal effort.

About

Smash

Features
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Smash makes videos smaller without turning video settings into homework. Choose a video from Photos or Files, see the original size and estimated result, then Smash it. The free version includes single-video H.264 processing, three practical presets, output estimates, and saving or sharing with no ads, watermark, or account. Smash Pro is a one-time upgrade that unlocks: β€’ Batch queues β€’ Smart source-aware settings β€’ Exact target size β€’ HEVC and HDR β€’ Custom resolution, bitrate, frame rate, and audio controls β€’ Short quality previews β€’ Storage recovery β€’ Share extension β€’ History β€’ Shortcuts support Smash can preserve capture metadata and lets you decide whether to keep or remove it. Original videos are deleted only when you explicitly choose that option after saving results. Free forever for the essentials. One purchase for Pro. No subscription.

Screenshots

NC Video Compress4 screens
Smash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smash at 18.0 against NC Video Compress's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
NC Video Compress versus Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNC Video CompressSmash
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin Neifer21 Media

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NC Video Compress

One-time1
  • Remove Limits$0.99
1 purchases

Smash

One-time1
  • Smash Pro$9.99

Questions

Is NC Video Compress free?
NC Video Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smash free?
Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NC Video Compress or Smash have ads?
Neither NC Video Compress nor Smash shows ads.

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