Comparison

PhotoBorder+ vs Video Compressor 4K

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

Head to head
About

PhotoBorder+

Features
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PhotoBorder+ is fast, focused, and private. Frame your photos for Instagram posts or stories, or spread a panoramic shot across a swipeable carousel. Just open, frame, and save. Two frame sizes. Two backgrounds. Done. Choose POST (4:5) or STORY (9:16), pick white or black, and save. Your bordered photo exports at full 1080px width with original EXIF metadata preserved for social media. Panorama Carousels Spread a panoramic photo across up to 10 Instagram carousel slides. Each slide exports at 1080 x 1350 โ€” perfectly aligned so your photo flows seamlessly as viewers swipe. Photos save in order, ready to upload. Add borders right from the Photos app Select a photo, tap Share, choose PhotoBorder+. Pick your frame and background, then save โ€” all without leaving the Photos app. No app switching needed. Tiny app. Big results. PhotoBorder+ is under 1 MB. It loads instantly, does its job, and gets out of the way. Built for photographers No bloated feature lists. No color wheels, stickers, or text tools. Just clean, consistent borders for photographers who want their work presented simply. 100% private. No exceptions. PhotoBorder+ runs entirely on your device. No cloud, no uploads, no accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your photos never leave your phone. Buy once. Own forever. No subscriptions. No ads. No in-app purchases. One payment, every feature, every update. Universal app One purchase works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The interface adapts to each screen โ€” thumb-friendly on iPhone, spacious on iPad and Mac.

About

Video Compressor 4K

Features
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Video Compressor 4K allows you to shrink the size of your videos directly on your device. 100% free โ€” no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no account required. Everything is free, forever. The app works entirely offline. No video is uploaded to any server. Your videos stay on your device, always. Features: โ—† Local Video Compression โ€” Shrink videos directly on your device. No cloud, no upload. โ—† Simple Compression Profiles โ€” Choose between High Quality, Balanced, or Minimum Size. โ—† 4K Support โ€” Compress 4K UHD videos without hassle. โ—† Batch Processing โ€” Select and compress multiple videos at once. โ—† Before/After Comparison โ€” See the original and compressed video side by side. โ—† Space Saved Display โ€” Know exactly how much storage you reclaimed. โ—† Offline & Private โ€” No video is uploaded. No data is collected. No account needed. โ—† Clean & Fast Interface โ€” Built with SwiftUI for a smooth, modern experience. HOW IT WORKS 1. Select a video from your photo library 2. Choose a compression profile 3. Wait a few seconds 4. Compare the result and save Perfect for freeing up space when your storage is full, or for sending videos more easily over messaging apps. No account to create. No data collected. Built to respect your privacy.

Screenshots

PhotoBorder+4 screens
Video Compressor 4K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PhotoBorder+ at Free against Video Compressor 4K's $2.99. PhotoBorder+ also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

PhotoBorder+ is free to download; Video Compressor 4K costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
PhotoBorder+ versus Video Compressor 4K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoBorder+Video Compressor 4K
PriceFree โ€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig StubingTRIMECH Dhaker

In-app purchases

None

PhotoBorder+

No in-app purchases

None

Video Compressor 4K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoBorder+ free?
PhotoBorder+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor 4K free?
Video Compressor 4K costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhotoBorder+ or Video Compressor 4K have ads?
Neither PhotoBorder+ nor Video Compressor 4K shows ads.

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