Comparison

VideoPress vs Smart Compressors

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

Head to head
About

VideoPress

Features
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Compress large videos in seconds — right on your iPhone. VideoPress shrinks your videos to a fraction of their size with barely any drop in quality. Everything happens directly on your device — your videos are never uploaded to any cloud or server. Fast, private, and ready to share. HOW IT WORKS ā–ø Pick any video from your Photos library — or browse by size to find the space hogs fast ā–ø Choose a Low, Medium, or High quality preset ā–ø Tap Compress and watch the progress in real time ā–ø Save the smaller video to Photos, export to Files, or share it anywhere WHY VIDEOPRESS • On-device compression — your videos never leave your phone • See exactly how much space you save, instantly • HDR & Dolby Vision aware — bright, preserved, not flattened to dim SDR • Keeps your memories intact — original capture date, time, and location carry over to the compressed copy • Never makes a file worse — if a video can't be shrunk without hurting it, we leave the original untouched • No ads and no sign-up — just open and start compressing • Clean, simple design anyone can use BROWSE BY SIZE Find and clear out the biggest videos in seconds. See a file-size and duration badge on every thumbnail, filter by >25 MB, >100 MB, newest or largest. FREE TO TRY Compress your first few videos free to see the quality and space savings for yourself. UNLOCK EVERYTHING — ONE-TIME PURCHASE A single purchase unlocks everything — no subscription, ever. • Unlimited compressions • Low, Medium & High quality presets • Target file size — aim for an exact size (e.g. 25 MB) and let VideoPress do the math • Custom bitrate control (0.5–10 Mbps) • Custom output resolution • Trim videos before compressing • Import from and export to the Files app • Delete the original automatically after saving to reclaim space • Batch compress up to 20 videos at once (free users up to 5) • All future features included

About

Smart Compressors

Features
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Smart Compressor makes it easy to reduce the size of your videos, photos, PDFs, and audio files — quickly and conveniently. Running out of storage or need to share a large file? Choose the file you want to compress, select your preferred compression level or target size, and let Smart Compressor do the rest. KEY FEATURES • Video Compression Compress MP4, MOV, and M4V videos to reduce file size and make sharing easier. • Image Compression Compress JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, and WebP images while maintaining a balance between quality and file size. • PDF Compression Reduce the size of PDF documents for easier storage and sharing. • Audio Compression Reduce the size of supported audio files and create smaller files that are easier to store and share. • Flexible Compression Choose a target file size in MB or KB, or select a compression percentage based on your needs. • Before & After Size See the original file size, compressed file size, and percentage of storage saved. • Preview Before Saving Review your selected file and compression settings before starting the compression process. • Save & Share Save compressed files locally or share them using the iOS Share Sheet. • Compression History Keep track of your previously compressed files and the space you've saved. • Simple & Clean Interface A straightforward experience designed to make file compression quick and easy. SAVE STORAGE. SHARE FASTER. Whether you're preparing a video for sharing, reducing photo sizes, shrinking a PDF, or making an audio file smaller, Smart Compressor gives you the tools to reduce file size without unnecessary complexity. Smart Compressor is built for anyone who wants a simple way to manage large files and save valuable storage space. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VideoPress4 screens
Smart Compressors4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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

Both are free to download. VideoPress sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Compressors sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoPress ships an update every 4 weeks, Smart Compressors fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
VideoPress versus Smart Compressors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoPressSmart Compressors
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodeNeuron StudiosSakshi Modi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VideoPress

One-time2
  • Video Press Pro$4.99
  • Video Press Plus$12.99
4 purchases

Smart Compressors

Subscriptions4
  • Smart Compressor Premium$0.997 Days
  • Smart Compressor Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Smart Compressor Premium Quarterly$4.993 Months
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  • Smart Compressor Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is VideoPress free?
VideoPress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Compressors free?
Smart Compressors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VideoPress or Smart Compressors have ads?
Neither VideoPress nor Smart Compressors shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VideoPress or Smart Compressors?
VideoPress ships an update every 4 weeks, and Smart Compressors fortnightly. Most recently, VideoPress was updated on October 31, 2026 and Smart Compressors on October 25, 2026.

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