# Video Compressor vs Video Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Video Editor at 5.0 against Video Compressor's 1.0. Video Editor also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Video Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Video Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Video Compressor ships an update weekly, Video Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-shrink-vid/id6767681810/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-ffmpeg-pro/id6799875051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleh Lohinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329778756) | [Nishaben Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436039105) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-shrink-vid/id6767681810)

Easily reduce the file size of your videos to save storage space and share them across various platforms. Offers custom compression settings and batch processing for efficient management of your video library.

**Highlights:** Compress MP4, MOV, M4V videos, Custom target file size, Quality presets (Low, Medium, High), Before & after preview, Batch compression, Offline processing, Save to Photos, Files, or share

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-ffmpeg-pro/id6799875051)

This app offers professional-grade video and audio editing tools powered by FFmpeg. Easily trim, merge, compress, and enhance your media with a wide array of creative effects and social media optimization features.

**Highlights:** Trim, cut, and merge video clips, Compress video files while maintaining quality, Apply filters and color correction, Add text, image, and video overlays, Optimize videos for social media platforms, Edit audio tracks with EQ and effects, Convert video to GIF and vice versa

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Editor free?

Video Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compressor or Video Editor?

Video Editor is rated higher. Video Compressor averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Video Editor averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Video Compressor or Video Editor have ads?

Video Editor shows ads; Video Compressor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Video Editor?

Video Compressor ships an update weekly, and Video Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 22, 2026 and Video Editor on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*