Comparison

Studio Cut vs Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Studio Cut

Features
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StudioCut is a simple yet powerful video editor designed for everyday use. No complicated timelines, no steep learning curve — just pick a video, adjust your settings, and export. EDIT & CROP • Select any video from your Photo Library • Crop with preset aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 1:1, or free crop • Preview your video in real-time before exporting MERGE VIDEOS • Pick 2 videos and combine them into one • Perfect for joining clips together quickly EXPORT OPTIONS • Choose between MP4 and MOV formats • Select resolution: 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K, or custom size • Exported videos are saved directly to your Photo Library DESIGNED TO BE SIMPLE • Clean, dark-themed interface • No account required • No watermarks on your videos • Works on iPhone and iPad Whether you need to crop a video for Instagram, merge two clips together, or convert to a different format — StudioCut gets it done without the fuss. Download now and start editing.

About

Video Compressor

Easily reduce the size of your video files for simpler storage and sharing. This app allows you to convert media, extract audio, and edit videos before exporting them in various formats. It offers a free trial for one export, with further use requiring a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Compress MP4 and MOV videos
  • Extract audio to MP3, M4A, WAV
  • Trim, crop, rotate, and change video settings
  • Save to Files or share
  • Social media export presets
Features
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Make large videos easier to save and share with ClipKit for iPhone and iPad. Import your own video or audio from Photos or Files and process it on your device. • Compress MP4 and MOV videos to a chosen file-size limit. • Compare the original and exported video with playback and measured file sizes. • Convert compatible media and extract audio as MP3, M4A, WAV and more. • Trim, crop, rotate, change speed, resolution and frame rate before export. • Save the result to Files or share it with another app. Try one completed export free. Further exports require ClipKit Pro, a one-time lifetime purchase. No subscription. Social presets prepare your video for export. You finish posting in TikTok, Instagram, YouTube or another app; ClipKit does not publish for you. https://yakuapps.com/clipkit/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Studio Cut4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Studio Cut at none against Video Compressor's 1. Studio Cut also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Video Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Studio Cut asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Cut ships an update monthly, Video Compressor every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Studio Cut versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio CutVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDong Nguyen VanMarian Yakubets

In-app purchases

None

Studio Cut

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Compressor

One-time1
  • ClipKit Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Studio Cut free?
Studio Cut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Studio Cut or Video Compressor have ads?
Studio Cut shows ads; Video Compressor does not.
Which is updated more often, Studio Cut or Video Compressor?
Studio Cut ships an update monthly, and Video Compressor every 8 days. Most recently, Studio Cut was updated on October 31, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 31, 2026.

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