Comparison

CompressFox vs Shrinkly

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

Head to head
About

CompressFox

Features
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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.

About

Shrinkly

Features
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Compress Video shrinks large clips so they fit messaging apps, email, and uploads. โ€ข Low / Medium / High quality tiers โ€ข See before and after file size โ€ข Audio is kept โ€ข On-device only โ€ข Buy once. No subscription. No ads. When full editors are overkill and you just need a smaller file.

Screenshots

CompressFox4 screens
Shrinkly4 screens

Verdict

The call

CompressFox and Shrinkly are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. CompressFox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shrinkly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CompressFox versus Shrinkly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompressFoxShrinkly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅฐ‘ๅฅ• ็Ž‹Jhomar Maravillas

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CompressFox

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Shrinkly

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is CompressFox free?
CompressFox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shrinkly free?
Shrinkly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CompressFox or Shrinkly have ads?
Neither CompressFox nor Shrinkly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CompressFox or Shrinkly?
CompressFox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shrinkly every 2 weeks. Most recently, CompressFox was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shrinkly on October 25, 2026.

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