CompressFox vs SwipeFile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CompressFox
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CompressFox is a video compressor for iPhone that helps you reduce video size, free up storage, and share videos faster. Select one or more videos, choose a compression goal, and create smaller files directly on your device. No account. No cloud upload. No ads. No subscription. Why people use CompressFox: - Reduce video size before sharing - Free up iPhone storage quickly - Compress videos offline on-device - Batch compress multiple videos at once - Compare original and compressed file sizes - Save results back to Photos or share instantly What you get: - Light, Medium, and Aggressive compression modes - Clear before-and-after file-size savings - Fast workflow built around sharing and storage - One-time unlock for unlimited compression Privacy first: - No account required - No ads - No server upload for compression Free to start: - Compress your first 3 videos free Unlock once: - Unlock unlimited compression with a one-time purchase. No subscription.
SwipeFile
Organize your saved videos into a searchable library. Transcribe and search video content, captions, and your notes. Share entire collections with friends and sync across devices.
- Searchable video library
- Automatic video transcription
- Save from multiple platforms
- Add notes and tags
- Share entire collections
- Sync across devices
- Import existing saves
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You've saved hundreds of videos. But how many can you actually find? We turn the videos you save into your own searchable library. Save from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. Search everything: what was said, what the caption read, what you wrote about it. Jot down a first thought as you save, and it's waiting when you come back. Share whole collections with friends, notes and all. The recipe you saved in March? Only five seconds away. SwipeFile requires a SwipeFile Pro subscription — every plan starts with a 7-day free trial. SEARCH WHAT WAS SAID Every video is transcribed automatically. Type "protein pancakes" or "that book about habits" and the right video comes up, even when the caption never mentioned it. Search understands meaning too, so "dinner ideas" still finds the pasta video. SAVE IN TWO TAPS Tap Share in the app you're watching, pick SwipeFile, done. Add a note or a tag on the spot, or skip it. Either way it's findable later. BRING YOUR EXISTING SAVES Import your Instagram saved posts, liked posts, and collections in one batch. Hundreds of videos become a real library on day one, already sorted into the collections you made. TAGS, NOTES, COLLECTIONS Tag anything you're saving toward: recipes, workouts, gift ideas, outfits, references for your next project. Notes are searchable too, so "the hash browns May sent me" actually works. SHARE ENTIRE COLLECTIONS Send a whole collection over iMessage in one link. Your friend gets all 18 gift ideas, not 18 separate links. Collections shared with you live in your library right next to your own. WHO IT'S FOR Home cooks with 200 saved recipes. Creators keeping a swipe file of hooks and references. Students saving study clips. Anyone whose saved folder has become a black hole. Your library syncs across your devices, and you can export your data anytime. SWIPEFILE PRO — SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED SwipeFile requires a SwipeFile Pro auto-renewing subscription to use its features, including automatic transcription, unlimited search, engagement analytics, and Creator mode. New subscribers start with a 7-day free trial. After the trial, SwipeFile Pro is $39.99/year or $6.99/week. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://swipefileapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://swipefileapp.com/privacy Support: support@swipefileapp.com
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Verdict
CompressFox and SwipeFile are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CompressFox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SwipeFile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CompressFox | SwipeFile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 少奕 王 | SwipeFile LLC |
In-app purchases
CompressFox
- Lifetime Pro$3.99
SwipeFile
- SwipeFile Pro Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- SwipeFile Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Upgrade Free Trial$39.991 Year









