Comparison

Skwish vs Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Skwish

This app quickly compresses videos directly on your device using hardware acceleration. Choose from preset quality levels or customize settings to reduce file size without uploading to the cloud. It offers a one-time purchase for unlimited use across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Hardware accelerated video compression
  • Preset quality options (High, Balanced, Small)
  • Customizable compression settings
  • On-device processing, no cloud uploads
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Integration with Share Sheet and Shortcuts
Features
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Skwish is a video compressor that doesn't waste your time. No accounts. No uploads. No "we're processing your file in the cloud, please wait six minutes" energy. Pick a quality, drop in a clip, and your phone, iPad, or Mac does the squishing — using the dedicated video chips Apple already put in there for exactly this. Why you'll like it • Stupidly fast. Skwish uses Apple Silicon's hardware video engines for compression that is fast and battery friendly. • Three presets: High for keepsakes. Balanced for everyday saving. Small for "I just need to share this quick!". Or hit Custom and dial in your own bitrate, frame rate, max size, and audio if you're feeling fancy. • Stays on your device. Your videos never leave your phone or Mac. No account to create. No server to send anything to. No record kept of what you compressed. No analytics or tracking. • iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One purchase covers all of them. And on the Mac you also get a bundled command-line tool, in case you're the kind of person who likes typing at things (or scripting). • Plays well with everything. Drop files in from anywhere. Share videos straight from Photos via the Share Sheet. Run Skwish from a Shortcut to automate the boring bits. Drag or share the result into Messages, Files, or wherever it needs to go next. Five free compressions to start. If you like it, one tap unlocks unlimited use forever — no subscription, no monthly anything, Family Sharing supported. Pay once, squish forever. Please Squish responsibly. Only delete original files if you're happy with the Squished versions.

About

Video Compressor

Features
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Video Compressor makes big videos small enough to send, upload or keep — right on your iPhone. Pick a video, pick a quality, tap Compress. You see the estimated file size before you start, and nothing ever leaves your device. WHY PEOPLE USE IT • Video too large for email, messaging apps, chat servers or a web upload form • iPhone storage full of 4K clips • Need an MP4/MOV under a size limit (e.g. 25 MB) fast HOW IT WORKS • Medium — 720p, great for sharing (free) • Small Size — 480p, smallest file (free) • High Quality — same resolution, lighter bitrate (Premium) • Custom — choose bitrate, resolution, frame rate, codec and audio (Premium) Typical results: 50–90% smaller files with quality that still looks sharp on a phone. PREMIUM • HEVC (H.265) for much smaller files, or H.264 for maximum compatibility • 4K and 1440p output • Batch compression: queue many videos, keeps running in the background • Editor: trim, rotate and flip before compressing • Save your own presets The free version includes 1 compression per day. Premium (unlimited) is available weekly, yearly or as a one-time lifetime purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Compression runs 100% on device with Apple's video engine. No upload, no account, no ads, no watermark, no tracking. BUILT FOR iOS • Share Sheet: compress straight from Photos or Files • Shortcuts & Siri actions, Home Screen widget • History with before/after sizes and total space saved • Save to Photos or Files, optionally delete the original • Available in 10 languages Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/1b7f299e-8207-4a3a-bcd3-ad59603dbcbc

Screenshots

Skwish4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skwish at weekly against Video Compressor's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Skwish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Compressor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skwish ships an update weekly, Video Compressor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Skwish versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkwishVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaptix LtdEMRE KOTUN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Skwish

One-time1
  • Unlimited Compressions$3.99
4 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Access$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Skwish free?
Skwish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Skwish or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither Skwish nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skwish or Video Compressor?
Skwish ships an update weekly, and Video Compressor fortnightly. Most recently, Skwish was updated on November 8, 2026 and Video Compressor on November 6, 2026.

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