Comparison

OverlayNow vs Video Compressor & Size Reduce

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

Head to head
About

OverlayNow

Features
Read full description

OverlayNow turns your device into a professional overlay camera. Record HD or 4K video at up to 60 fps with real-time data composited directly onto your footage - no post-processing required. DATA OVERLAYS Choose from 23 overlay types including speed, GPS coordinates, altitude, compass, acceleration, G-force, distance, pressure, vertical speed, inclinometer, mini-map, elapsed time, lap timer, countdown, frame rate, battery level, and more. MEDIA OVERLAYS Choose between square, circle, triangle or 16:9 shapes for HLS streams or your own Photo Library content overlaid over the camera feed. FILTERS 13 cinematic color filters: DUSK, MIST, FLUX, SEPIA, SHADE, GLOW, WARM, COOL, NOIR, BIRD, DREAM, MIAMI, and CLEAR. Applied in real time to both the preview and the recording. FACE FILTERS Blur, censor, or overlay glasses on detected faces. Use them alongside any color filter. GREEN SCREEN & BACKGROUND REMOVAL Chroma key (green or blue) and AI-powered person segmentation using a secondary camera - composited live over your main camera feed, HLS stream or Photo Library media. MULTI-CAMERA Show front and back cameras simultaneously for reaction videos, picture-in-picture, and vlogs. LIVE STREAMING Stream with HLS or RTMP with all overlays, filters, and effects included in the broadcast. SOUNDBOARD & REACTIONS 32 built-in sounds and 12 animated GIF reactions. Import your own. Trigger during recording with a single tap. MORE FEATURES โ€ข 8 font families for text overlays โ€ข Diagonal split with two independent backgrounds โ€ข HTTP polling for live external data โ€ข Zoom with pinch to zoom using ultra-wide, optical telephoto, and up to 10ร— digital โ€ข Orientation-aware recording โ€ข Mute toggle during streaming โ€ข Media backgrounds from photo library or HLS streams PRIVACY OverlayNow does not collect any data. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Everything stays on your device. Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Some features (HLS streaming) require iOS 17+. Multi-camera requires A12 chip or later.

About

Video Compressor & Size Reduce

Features
Read full description

Compress Video is a powerful and easy to use video compressor designed to help you reduce video size, save storage space and share videos faster without losing important quality. Whether you want to compress large videos, resize HD clips, optimize 4K recordings or free up iPhone storage, this app gives you fast and professional video compression in just a few taps. Modern smartphones record high quality videos that take a large amount of storage space. Large video files can be difficult to upload, transfer or share online. Compress Video helps you reduce video file size quickly while maintaining excellent video quality. It is the perfect solution for content creators, social media users, students, professionals and anyone who wants a smart video size reducer on iPhone. Compress videos with advanced optimization technology and enjoy smaller file sizes with smooth playback and clear quality. Choose your preferred compression level and create optimized videos for sharing, saving or backup. Key Features Fast Video Compression Compress large videos in seconds using high speed video compression technology designed for smooth and efficient performance. Reduce Video Size Free up device storage by reducing video file size while keeping videos clear and watchable. HD and 4K Video Compression Compress HD and 4K videos with optimized quality settings for better storage management and faster sharing. Resize Videos Easily Resize video resolution to create smaller files for sharing, uploading or saving space. Custom Compression Settings Choose video quality, resolution and compression level based on your needs. Save Storage Space Remove storage worries by compressing videos and creating more free space on your device. High Quality Output Maintain video clarity and smooth playback after compression with advanced optimization. Quick Video Sharing Compressed videos are easier to upload, transfer and share online using less data and storage. Simple and Professional Interface Clean and modern design with easy controls for a smooth user experience. Private and Secure Your videos stay on your device during the compression process for better privacy and security. Why Choose Compress Video Compress Video is built for speed, simplicity and performance. Unlike complicated video editing tools, this app focuses on one important task and does it exceptionally well. Compress videos quickly, reduce storage usage and create optimized video files without unnecessary steps. Whether you record travel memories, family videos, social media content, business presentations or educational clips, Compress Video makes file management simple and efficient. Perfect For Video creators Social media users Students Professionals Travel vloggers Mobile photographers Business users Daily iPhone users Main Benefits Reduce large video file size Compress videos without major quality loss Save device storage space Share videos faster online Optimize videos for upload Resize HD and 4K videos Manage video files easily Improve storage performance How It Works Select videos from your gallery Choose compression quality or file size Start video compression Save and share optimized videos instantly Compress Video supports fast processing and delivers reliable results for everyday use. Whether you need a lightweight video for email, faster uploads for social media or additional phone storage, this app helps you complete the task easily. If your iPhone storage is filling up because of large videos, Compress Video is the ideal solution. Compress videos, reduce file size and enjoy more available space without deleting important memories. Download Compress Video today and experience fast, high quality video compression with smart storage optimization and professional performance. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kalkani-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OverlayNow4 screens
Video Compressor & Size Reduce4 screens

Verdict

The call

OverlayNow and Video Compressor & Size Reduce are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. OverlayNow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Compressor & Size Reduce sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OverlayNow versus Video Compressor & Size Reduce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverlayNowVideo Compressor & Size Reduce
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAlive MediaVishal Kalkani

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OverlayNow

One-time1
  • Remove Watermark$3.99
3 purchases

Video Compressor & Size Reduce

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.491 Month
  • Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is OverlayNow free?
OverlayNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor & Size Reduce free?
Video Compressor & Size Reduce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OverlayNow or Video Compressor & Size Reduce have ads?
Neither OverlayNow nor Video Compressor & Size Reduce shows ads.

Other comparisons