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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Turn choppy video into smooth 60 or 120fps, or slow it down without the stutter. FrameSmoother computes the new frames with AI right on the phone. 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 - 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

This app allows you to compress videos, convert them to different formats like MP4 or GIF, and extract audio as MP3. You can adjust resolution and frame rate for share-ready files directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Compress videos
  • Convert formats (MP4, MOV, GIF)
  • Extract audio to MP3
  • Adjust resolution and frame rate
  • Trim and crop clips
  • Local file processing
Features
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Compress videos, convert formats, and extract audio from local files with ClipKit. ClipKit is a practical media toolbox for iPhone. Import videos or audio from Files or Photos, choose the output you need, adjust resolution and frame rate, and export a share-ready file without sending your media through an upload workflow. Use ClipKit to: - Compress large videos for storage, email, or messaging. - Convert video formats including MP4, MOV, M4V, MKV, AVI, WebM, WMV, FLV, MPEG, 3GP, and GIF. - Turn short clips into GIFs for Messages, WhatsApp, and chats. - Extract audio to MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, or OGG. - Trim, crop, adjust speed, and rotate clips before export. - Save exports to Files or share them from the result screen. - Export platform-ready MP4 video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or YouTube. - Confirm the 9:16 frame in Crop before a vertical export. Export MP4 and MOV videos to a chosen file-size limit. Compare your original and exported video with playback and actual file sizes. ClipKit keeps the workflow simple: import, tune the result, export, and share. Upgrade once to ClipKit Pro for unlimited exports and advanced tools. No subscription. Terms of Use: 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 update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On 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 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 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 — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB36 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$6.99
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 monthly. Most recently, FrameSmoother was updated on October 21, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 19, 2026.

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