Comparison

CompressFox vs FloatPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

FloatPlayer

Features
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FloatPlayer turns any video into a floating window. Play a video, swipe home, and it keeps playing in a draggable, resizable Picture-in-Picture window over whatever you are doing. BUILT FOR MULTITASKING - Follow a tutorial while you work in another app - Keep a lecture or talk playing while you take notes - Watch while you message, browse, or read YOUR VIDEOS, FLOATING - Import video files from the Files app - Paste a direct MP4 or HLS (.m3u8) stream link - Native Picture in Picture: drag it anywhere, pinch to resize - Keeps playing across app switches and screen locks FIND YOUR MOMENT AGAIN - Timestamped bookmarks with notes - tap to jump back to the exact second - Resume where you left off, per video - Playback speed from 0.5x to 2x A companion Watch tab lets you play web video in its own player, with the same quick-access recents. Free. No account. No ads. No tracking - your videos and bookmarks stay on your device.

Screenshots

CompressFox4 screens
FloatPlayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FloatPlayer at none against CompressFox's 1. FloatPlayer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CompressFox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FloatPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CompressFox ships an update every 2 weeks, FloatPlayer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CompressFox versus FloatPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompressFoxFloatPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerε°‘ε₯• ηŽ‹isaiah dupree

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CompressFox

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$3.99
None

FloatPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CompressFox free?
CompressFox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FloatPlayer free?
FloatPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CompressFox or FloatPlayer have ads?
Neither CompressFox nor FloatPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CompressFox or FloatPlayer?
CompressFox ships an update every 2 weeks, and FloatPlayer daily. Most recently, CompressFox was updated on September 28, 2026 and FloatPlayer on September 21, 2026.

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