CompressFox vs FloatPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.
FloatPlayer
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. CompressFox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FloatPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
CompressFox ships an update every 2 weeks, FloatPlayer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CompressFox | FloatPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ε°ε₯ η | isaiah dupree |
In-app purchases
CompressFox
- Lifetime Pro$3.99
FloatPlayer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CompressFox free?
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Do CompressFox or FloatPlayer have ads?
Which is updated more often, CompressFox or FloatPlayer?
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