Comparison

Studio Cut vs Image and 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

Image and Video Compressor

This app allows you to compress photos and videos to a specific file size target, eliminating the need for manual bitrate calculations. It offers extensive controls for both image and video formats, ensuring privacy by processing all media on your device. Batch processing and comparison tools are available for efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • Target file size compression
  • On-device processing
  • Offline functionality
  • H.264/HEVC video encoding
  • Adjustable image quality
  • Batch processing
  • Metadata stripping
Features
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Choose a file-size target. Skip the bitrate math. CompressNG uses the MB target you choose to calculate compression for photos and videos. Select 10 MB, 25 MB, 50 MB, or a custom target from 1–200 MB. Add media from Photos or Files—or send it from another app's Share menu. Compress a mixed batch, inspect the result, then save or share the output where you need it. Built for email attachments, school or work forms, messaging, upload limits, and reclaiming storage. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Photo and video processing happens on your device • No developer server, media uploads, account, ads, analytics, or tracking • Works offline with media already stored on your device VIDEO CONTROLS • H.264 for compatibility or HEVC for efficiency • Resolution caps: Original, 1080p, 720p, and 480p • Frame-rate controls from 15–60 fps • Audio quality from 64–192 kbps • A warning when a video already fits your target • If a result lands above target, Recompress adjusts the encoding budget for another pass PHOTO CONTROLS • Adjustable image quality • Resize by longest side or exact dimensions • Crop, rotate, and resize before export • Preserve transparency in PNG images BATCH PHOTOS AND VIDEOS Process up to 20 photos and videos in one queue. Follow progress in the app or, on supported iPhone and iPad devices, with a Live Activity. COMPARE BEFORE YOU SHARE Review photos with a before-and-after slider and videos with synchronized comparison playback. See output size, dimensions, codec, bitrate, and space saved before export. PRIVACY CONTROLS Strip EXIF metadata such as location and camera information. Anonymize exported filenames when you do not want the original name attached. TRACK YOUR SAVINGS See files compressed, average savings, recent sessions, monthly savings, and your biggest result. Aggregate lifetime stats can sync through your private iCloud account. Private, target-based compression with precise controls and a retro terminal look.

Screenshots

Studio Cut4 screens
Image and Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Image and Video Compressor at none against Studio Cut's shown. Studio Cut's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Studio Cut versus Image and Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio CutImage and Video Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDong Nguyen VanJonathan Ng

In-app purchases

None

Studio Cut

No in-app purchases

None

Image and Video Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studio Cut free?
Studio Cut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Image and Video Compressor free?
Image and Video Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Studio Cut or Image and Video Compressor have ads?
Studio Cut shows ads; Image and Video Compressor does not.
Which is updated more often, Studio Cut or Image and Video Compressor?
Studio Cut ships an update monthly, and Image and Video Compressor monthly. Most recently, Studio Cut was updated on October 25, 2026 and Image and Video Compressor on October 24, 2026.

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