Comparison

VDO Compress vs x20 Counter

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

Head to head
About

VDO Compress

This video toolkit allows you to shrink video file sizes, convert formats, and create GIFs or slideshows. It offers offline processing with guaranteed privacy, preserving HDR and 4K quality. Multiple compression methods are available, from simple presets to advanced fine-tuning.

Highlights
  • Compress video up to 80%
  • Convert to GIF, extract audio/images
  • Create photo slideshows
  • Offline and private processing
  • Supports 4K & HDR
  • Batch compression
Features
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Compress, convert, and create — VDO Compress is the all-in-one video toolkit for iPhone & iPad. Shrink huge files, preserve HDR & 4K quality, and do it all with 100% offline, privacy-first processing. Running out of storage? VDO Compress shrinks video sizes by up to 80% without sacrificing visual quality — powered by a lightning-fast Native Hardware Engine that's up to 5x faster and far more battery-efficient than traditional apps. Everything happens 100% locally on your device. No internet required, and absolutely no cloud uploads. Your videos never leave your phone — your privacy is guaranteed. ONE APP, SEVEN TOOLS: • Compress Video — Shrink file size, keep the quality • Batch Compress — Compress several videos at once • Make GIF — Turn a short clip into a looping GIF • Extract Audio — Save the soundtrack as MP3 or M4A • Extract Images — Save video frames as JPG images • Reverse / Boomerang — Play a short clip backward, or bounce it • Photo Slideshow — Turn your photos into a video THREE WAYS TO COMPRESS: • Simple — 5 intuitive quality presets with an instant "Estimated Savings %". Shrink with a single tap! • Advanced — Full control for pros. Fine-tune Resolution, Bitrate (Mbps), and Frame Rate (FPS) with exact file-size estimates. • Target Size — Just tell it the size you want; VDO Compress does the math. BUILT FOR QUALITY: • 4K & HDR Support — Perfectly handles massive 4K files and intelligently preserves High-Dynamic-Range (HDR, BT.2020) 10-bit content. • Flawless Portrait Video — Our custom scaling algorithm perfectly handles iPhone and iPad portrait videos, with no squished or deformed aspect ratios. • Smart Fallback System — If a rare format struggles on native hardware, our robust software engine (H.265) automatically takes over gracefully. • Detailed Video Inspector — Instantly view the codec, frame rate, and raw metadata of your original video before you start. • Visual Trimmer — Scrub a filmstrip to trim GIFs and clips, with a live looping preview. KEY FEATURES: • No Subscriptions — Enjoy the app without the burden of monthly fees. • 100% Offline & Private — All processing is on-device; nothing is ever uploaded. • Smart Point System — Earn points to process videos entirely offline and completely ad-free! • Interruption Recovery — Switching apps? Our advanced lifecycle monitor recovers and resumes your progress safely. • Global Support — Fully localized in 15 languages. Free up gigabytes of space on your device today with the all-new VDO Compress!

About

x20 Counter

Features
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App Overview "x20 Counter" is a simple, streamlined multi-counter app that lets you track up to 20 items at once. No fussy setup required — open the app and start counting right away. Key Features 20 Simultaneous Counters View and track up to 20 items in parallel at once — perfect for keeping tabs on multiple things at the same time. Intuitive Controls Tap to add +1, long-press to subtract −1. Precise, one-handed operation without needing to stare at the screen. Freely Customizable Labels Rename each counter's label to fit your needs — names, item types, categories, and more — to build a list that's entirely your own. Reliable Auto-Save Label names and counts are saved automatically, even when you close the app. A sudden phone call or a dead battery won't erase your data. Batch View & Direct Editing Use the list view button to see every value at a glance, and edit labels or counts directly on the spot for quick, smooth adjustments. One-Tap Reset Instantly reset every counter to 0 with a single button, so you can start a new count right away. NEW: Mode Selection & Match Mode Choose between "Normal Mode" and "Match Mode" right from the menu at launch. In Match Mode, labels 1–10 are automatically grouped into Group A and labels 11–20 into Group B, with each group's live total shown at the top of the screen in a scoreboard-style display — perfect for tracking a head-to-head team competition at a glance. Controls stay the same: tap for +1, long-press for −1. Group names can be freely renamed (e.g. "Red Team" / "White Team"), and a dedicated help screen walks you through it all. Great For ・Quick inventory checks at shops or warehouses ・Bird watching counts or traffic surveys ・Tracking workout sets or game scores ・Household inventory (like tracking what's in your fridge) ・Team scoring or head-to-head group competitions (NEW) Stripped of everything unnecessary — experience the ultimate simplicity built for one purpose: counting.

Screenshots

VDO Compress4 screens
x20 Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: x20 Counter at none against VDO Compress's shown. VDO Compress's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VDO Compress ships an update every 9 days, x20 Counter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VDO Compress versus x20 Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDO Compressx20 Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKIn Wa Linfurukawa takashi

In-app purchases

None

VDO Compress

No in-app purchases

None

x20 Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VDO Compress free?
VDO Compress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is x20 Counter free?
x20 Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VDO Compress or x20 Counter have ads?
VDO Compress shows ads; x20 Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, VDO Compress or x20 Counter?
VDO Compress ships an update every 9 days, and x20 Counter every 2 months. Most recently, VDO Compress was updated on October 9, 2026 and x20 Counter on October 14, 2026.

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