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

Features
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AI Frame Interpolation, fully on-device — turn any video to silky 60fps. Batch up to 10 videos and let AI work while you sleep. 100% private: your videos never leave your iPhone. Features: - AI frame interpolation (2x / 4x, up to 120fps output) - 2 quality modes: Fast (blend) and High Quality (AI) - Batch queue, up to 10 videos - Before/After comparison slider with frame-precise scrubbing - Export mp4/mov, AirDrop, save to Photos - Fully on-device, no cloud upload, no tracking Who it's for: - Creators boosting TikTok / Reels / Shorts engagement - Anime and music video fans enjoying 60fps playback - Parents analyzing sports footage in slow motion Pricing: - One-time purchase, with every feature included from the start - No subscriptions, no recurring charges, no ads Device requirements: - iPhone running iOS 16 or later - Optimized for iPhone 12 and later. Older devices (iPhone XS / XR / 11 / SE 2-3) support up to 1080p input due to memory limits Privacy: We do not collect any data. All processing happens on your device.

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. 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 price: Video Compressor at Free against FrameSmoother's $1.99. FrameSmoother's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) 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 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 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 reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKohei OmoriMarian Yakubets

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 every 5 weeks. Most recently, FrameSmoother was updated on September 23, 2026 and Video Compressor on September 9, 2026.

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