Comparison

Video Compressor vs StreamBox

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

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
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Video Compressor is the easiest way to shrink your videos and free up storage on your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: • Compress any video — MP4, MOV, M4V, and more • Custom target size — set the exact MB you need for email and messaging apps • Quality presets — Low, Medium, or High to balance size vs. quality • Before & after preview — compare original and compressed before saving • Batch compression — process multiple videos at once • On-device processing — no uploads, no cloud, completely offline • Save anywhere — to Photos, Files, or share directly to any app Perfect for sending videos by email, sharing to messaging apps, freeing up phone storage, and uploading faster to social media. Download now and start compressing your videos! Terms of Use: https://o2app.store/terms Privacy Policy: https://o2app.store/privacy

About

StreamBox

Features
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StreamBox is a modern, lightweight streaming browser, media player, and offline asset manager crafted for media enthusiasts. Key Features: - Stream Sniffing and Multi-Format Playback: Supports HLS (M3U8), MP4, MOV, WebM, as well as MP3, M4A, AAC, and more. - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and Background Audio: Enjoy seamless background listening and lock screen playback controls. - Offline Cache and Smart Folders: Organize your favorite audio, video, and web image assets with customizable multi-level folders. - Batch Web Image Extraction: Easily detect and extract high-resolution images from webpages with batch preview and one-tap download. - Privacy Protection (PRO): Secure your personal media collections with Face ID / Touch ID App Lock. - Native System Sharing: Share links directly from Safari and other apps into StreamBox to start streaming instantly. Disclaimer: StreamBox is a local media player and streaming analysis utility tool. Users are strictly responsible for complying with local copyright regulations and intellectual property laws. StreamBox does not host, provide, or encourage the infringement of copyrighted content. Auto-Renewable Subscription Notice and Legal Terms: - Plan Title: StreamBox PRO Yearly Subscription - Subscription Period: 1 Year (Auto-Renewable) - Payment and Renewal: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews annually unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Manage and Cancel: You can manage and cancel your subscriptions anytime by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

Video Compressor3 screens
StreamBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

Video Compressor and StreamBox 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 · 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 $3.99 per 7 days and StreamBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update weekly, StreamBox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Video Compressor versus StreamBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorStreamBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOleh LohinovChung Hui Huang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
2 purchases

StreamBox

Subscriptions1
  • StreamBox PRO Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • StreamBox PRO Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamBox free?
StreamBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or StreamBox have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor StreamBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or StreamBox?
Video Compressor ships an update weekly, and StreamBox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 22, 2026 and StreamBox on October 14, 2026.

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