Comparison

FrameSmoother 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

FrameSmoother

Transform choppy videos into smooth footage with AI-powered frame interpolation. Achieve fluid slow-motion effects up to 8x, or convert videos to 60 or 120fps. Process videos locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • AI frame interpolation for smooth motion
  • Slow motion up to 8x
  • Convert to 60 or 120fps
  • Trim video sections
  • Anime frame de-duplication
  • Local video processing
  • Before/After comparison slider
Features
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Smooth out choppy video at 60 or 120fps, slow footage down without stutter, and strip the duplicate frames out of anime. New frames are generated by AI on the phone itself, not in the cloud. One-time purchase, subscription-free and ad-free. Slow motion that stays smooth Slow it down by up to 8x. Instead of repeating frames, the app generates the in-between frames, so motion stays fluid even at 8x. Features: - Convert to a target frame rate (60 / 120fps) or by a multiplier (2x / 4x) - Slow motion up to 8x - Trim: process only the part you choose - Anime: remove duplicate frames from anime drawn on twos or threes, then fill in the motion between drawings - Stabilization: reduce camera shake in handheld footage - Two quality modes: High Quality (AI) and Fast (no AI) - Queue up to 5 videos; they are processed one after another - Before/After comparison slider with frame-by-frame scrubbing - Export as mp4 or mov, save to Photos or share with AirDrop Privacy: Videos are processed locally and are not uploaded. FrameSmoother gathers no data. Pricing: Every feature is included in a single one-time purchase, without a subscription or ads. Requirements: - iOS 16 or later

About

Video Compressor

Easily reduce the size of your video files for simpler storage and sharing. This app allows you to convert media, extract audio, and edit videos before exporting them in various formats. It offers a free trial for one export, with further use requiring a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Compress MP4 and MOV videos
  • Extract audio to MP3, M4A, WAV
  • Trim, crop, rotate, and change video settings
  • Save to Files or share
  • Social media export presets
Features
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Make large videos easier to save and share with ClipKit for iPhone and iPad. Import your own video or audio from Photos or Files and process it on your device. • Compress MP4 and MOV videos to a chosen file-size limit. • Compare the original and exported video with playback and measured file sizes. • Convert compatible media and extract audio as MP3, M4A, WAV and more. • Trim, crop, rotate, change speed, resolution and frame rate before export. • Save the result to Files or share it with another app. Try one completed export free. Further exports require ClipKit Pro, a one-time lifetime purchase. No subscription. Social presets prepare your video for export. You finish posting in TikTok, Instagram, YouTube or another app; ClipKit does not publish for you. https://yakuapps.com/clipkit/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

FrameSmoother4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Compressor at 100% against FrameSmoother's 0%. Video Compressor also leads on price (Free vs $1.99). FrameSmoother's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, 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

Video Compressor is free to download; FrameSmoother costs $1.99 up front. FrameSmoother sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FrameSmoother ships an update weekly, Video Compressor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FrameSmoother versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrameSmootherVideo Compressor
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKohei OmoriMarian Yakubets

Customer experience

FrameSmoother

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Video Compressor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FrameSmoother

One-time1
  • Lifetime$1.99
1 purchases

Video Compressor

One-time1
  • ClipKit Pro$9.99

Questions

Is FrameSmoother free?
FrameSmoother costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FrameSmoother or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither FrameSmoother nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FrameSmoother or Video Compressor?
FrameSmoother ships an update weekly, and Video Compressor every 8 days. Most recently, FrameSmoother was updated on November 9, 2026 and Video Compressor on November 5, 2026.

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