Comparison

PhoMeter 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

PhoMeter

Features
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PhoMeter is a simple white balance meter for photographers, videographers, and creators. Use your iPhone camera to estimate the color temperature of your lighting in Kelvin and get a practical Tint indication for green/magenta correction. PhoMeter helps you choose a better white balance setting before shooting photos or videos. Point your camera toward a neutral surface or grey card, wait for the reading to stabilize, then lock and save the measurement. Main features: Live color temperature reading in Kelvin Tint indication for green/magenta white balance correction Stability indicator for more reliable readings Lock measurement before saving Add an optional note to each saved reading Measurement history Clean and fast interface for on-set use Useful for: Photo shoots Video productions Interviews Product photography Studio lighting setup LED light comparison Checking mixed lighting environments PhoMeter is designed as a practical white balance reference tool. It is not a professional spectrometer and does not measure CRI, TLCI, SSI, or full light spectrum data. For best results, measure using a neutral grey card or matte white reference under the light you want to evaluate.

About

Video Compressor

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Video Compressor - Trimora helps you reduce video size, make quick edits, and extract audio from videos on iPhone and iPad. Create clean video edits without complicated editing software. Whether you want to save storage space, prepare clips for sharing, combine videos, add music, or turn video sound into an audio file, Trimora gives you practical tools in one simple app. Key Features: â€Ē Compress Videos Reduce large video files and make them easier to store, send, or share while keeping a clear preview of your result. â€Ē Edit Video Clips Trim, cut, merge, adjust speed, control volume, add text, add music, apply filters, and create quick edits in just a few steps. â€Ē Resize and Manage Video Files Prepare videos for everyday use, storage cleanup, school projects, work files, or social sharing. â€Ē Extract Audio from Video Choose a custom start and end time, then extract audio from your video and export it as M4A or WAV. â€Ē Add Music and Text Make clips more expressive with background music, captions, titles, or simple text overlays. â€Ē Filters, Effects, and Templates Use built-in creative tools to make your videos more polished and engaging. â€Ē Works on iPhone and iPad Edit, preview, compress, and export videos smoothly across iPhone and iPad. â€Ē Simple Workflow Choose a video, select a tool, adjust your settings, preview the result, and export your file. Trimora is useful for content creators, students, small business owners, social media users, and anyone who wants a simple way to compress videos, edit clips, merge files, resize videos, add music, or extract audio. Premium Subscription: Premium unlocks access to all Compress, Edit Video, and Extract Audio features. Available auto-renewable subscriptions: * Weekly Subscription — $2.99 per week * Yearly Subscription — $12.99 per year Privacy Policy: https://nathantaara.github.io/policy.txt Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Screenshots

PhoMeter3 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhoMeter at none against Video Compressor's 2. Video Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PhoMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhoMeter ships an update every 4 days, Video Compressor every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PhoMeter versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoMeterVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrea BiancatManh Nguyen Ngoc

In-app purchases

None

PhoMeter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Access$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Access$12.991 Year

Questions

Is PhoMeter free?
PhoMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PhoMeter or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither PhoMeter nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhoMeter or Video Compressor?
PhoMeter ships an update every 4 days, and Video Compressor every 6 days. Most recently, PhoMeter was updated on September 30, 2026 and Video Compressor on September 26, 2026.

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