Comparison

Video Compressor vs ShrinkClip

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

Easily shrink video file sizes while preserving high quality for seamless sharing and storage. Offers batch compression, adjustable resolution, and on-device processing for privacy.

Highlights
  • Shrink video file sizes
  • Preserve high quality
  • Batch compression
  • Adjust resolution and bitrate
  • On-device processing
  • No size limits
Features
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Shrink video file sizes fast while keeping the quality as high as possible. Whether you’re posting to social media or sending clips in chat, it makes large videos easier to share, upload, and store. Powerful Video Compression - Smart compression settings - Import from Photos or the Files app - See before & after file sizes and estimated savings - Adjust resolution and bitrate to balance quality and size - Clear picture, smaller files - Tuned to reduce artifacts and blocky noise - Great for everyday videos, screen recordings, and social content Batch Compression - Select and compress multiple videos at once - Perfect for creators and power users who work with many clips - Saves time compared to compressing each video manually No Size Limits - Easily handle very large videos that are hard to send or upload - Avoid “file too large” errors in messaging apps and email Faster with Multi-threading - Optimized for multi-core devices - Shorter waiting time when compressing big or multiple files Designed for a Smooth Workflow - Simple home screen - Clear “From Photos” and “From Files” options - Get to your videos with fewer taps Real-time progress - Overall progress bar and percentage - Shows which video is being compressed out of the total Clear results view - See original vs compressed size for each video - Quickly save all compressed videos back to Photos Privacy & Security - On-device processing only - Videos are processed locally on your iPhone - No uploads, no accounts, no hidden cloud servers Privacy Policy: https://indecisive-blackberry-1b0.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-321c773b6a078082a449fc36f7a2a543 Terms of Use: https://indecisive-blackberry-1b0.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-321c773b6a07807a8c53da25af7f24d7 Feel free to contact us: amosiper@gmail.com

About

ShrinkClip

Features
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Make large videos easier to store, send and share—without giving up control over the result. ShrinkClip compresses videos from Photos or Files on iPhone and iPad. Compress as many single videos as you like with no usage limit. Processing happens on your device, and the finished file is MP4 with H.264 or HEVC. PLAN BEFORE YOU COMPRESS • Adjust the balance between file size and quality with the slider. • Turn on Keep Original Resolution to keep the video's original dimensions. • Choose Custom MB when you need an upper size target. The final file size can vary depending on the source and codec. • Preview the estimated output size, savings, resolution and bitrate before you start. CHECK THE RESULT Compare before and after details, then save the new file or share it. Recent jobs stay in local history, so it is easy to find a result again. DO MORE WITH PRO • Compress up to 20 videos in a batch. • Use smart Photos Cleanup and review items before you save or replace anything. • Export compression history as CSV. Whether you are clearing storage, preparing a large file to send, or creating a smaller copy for everyday sharing, ShrinkClip gives you useful estimates and straightforward controls. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Compressor3 screens
ShrinkClip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Video Compressor at 15.0 against ShrinkClip's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ShrinkClip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 5 months, ShrinkClip every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Video Compressor versus ShrinkClip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorShrinkClip
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟 潘Sergey Gorelov

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Membership$12.99
  • Lifetime Membership$25.99
2 purchases

ShrinkClip

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShrinkClip free?
ShrinkClip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or ShrinkClip have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor ShrinkClip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or ShrinkClip?
Video Compressor ships an update every 5 months, and ShrinkClip every 4 months. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 31, 2026 and ShrinkClip on November 13, 2026.

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