Comparison

Video Compressor & MP4 Convert vs Sunbeam Editor

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor & MP4 Convert

Features
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Video Compressor helps you turn large iPhone videos into smaller, more compatible MP4, HEVC, or MOV exports - and turn short clips into looping GIFs that play anywhere. Find large videos with Storage Clean, then choose whether to compress them or delete originals yourself. Use it when an iPhone clip is too large to send, a HEVC video will not play everywhere, an MP4/H.264 video should become a smaller HEVC export, or a short clip should become a GIF that loops forever with no video player needed. Pick a video, choose MP4/H.264, MP4/HEVC, MOV, or GIF, tune the output size, and export a copy that is easier to upload, message, email, or store. Core tools: - Convert HEVC videos to MP4/H.264 for compatibility - Convert MP4/H.264 videos to HEVC for smaller files - Turn videos into looping GIFs with Pro (up to 15 seconds) - Choose GIF smoothness (10, 15, or 20 FPS) and width for smaller GIFs - Export MOV copies for Apple workflows - Reduce video size for sharing - Compress HD and 4K videos locally on device - Choose simple quality presets for smaller files - Batch shrink multiple videos with Pro - Change video speed with Pro - Compress photos as a secondary tool - Compare original and exported file sizes - Save converted videos and GIFs back to Photos - Share smaller video exports from your iPhone Your media is processed on device. Videos and photos are not uploaded to a server. Video Compressor Pro Video Compressor Pro unlocks every export tool. Choose either plan: - Lifetime Unlock: a single payment, yours forever. - Pro Monthly: an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A monthly subscription renews automatically for the same period unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://justcompress.online/apps/vidkit/privacy/

About

Sunbeam Editor

Features
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Sunbeam is an advanced mobile photo editor built to be intuitive, tactile, and private. โ€” POWERFUL TOOLS IN THUMB'S REACH A fleet of tactile sliders lets you make refinements without needing to shift around or burrow into menus. ADVANCED CAPABILITIES Color grade, mix individual colors, apply film-like effects like grain and halation, adjust tone, and more. REFOCUS A powerful on-device depth model allows you to tap a subject and adjust focus and bokeh intensity on the fly for any photo in your library. MAKE IT YOUR OWN Save your own edits or import cinema-grade 3D LUTs as customizable presets. PRESET CAROUSEL Find the right look by browsing presets that apply in real time as you scroll, and freely dial in the intensity once you've found the right one. BATCH EDITS MADE EASY Effortlessly apply presets across your library for quicker edits. SMART MASKS Automatically select a subject or region to make local adjustments. PUT YOUR BEST PHOTO FORWARD Toggle between edited and original views. Undo up to 50 times, or completely revert changes non-destructively at any time. Explore parallel edits with separate versions of a photo. EXPORT CONTROL Independently manage the format, scale, and included metadata of each export in a batch, or apply all settings globally. CLICKS, TICKS, THUMPS, AND POPS Sunbeam takes cues from the physicality of hardware. These small details make the editing process feel deliberate and close at hand. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Editing and rendering happen on your device. Sunbeam requires no account and uses no analytics, advertising, or tracking. Your photos are never uploaded to servers operated by Sunbeam. GO INFINITE Sunbeam's core editing tools are entirely free to use. An optional one-time Sunbeam Infinite purchase unlocks unlimited saved presets, alternate versions and 3D LUT imports, complete undo history, and full export controls.

Screenshots

Video Compressor & MP4 Convert4 screens
Sunbeam Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Video Compressor & MP4 Convert at 17.0 against Sunbeam Editor's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Video Compressor & MP4 Convert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sunbeam Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor & MP4 Convert ships an update fortnightly, Sunbeam Editor every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Video Compressor & MP4 Convert versus Sunbeam Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Compressor & MP4 ConvertSunbeam Editor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅ˜‰่މ ๆขKevin Manka

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Video Compressor & MP4 Convert

Subscriptions1
  • Video Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Video Lifetime$12.99
1 purchases

Sunbeam Editor

One-time1
  • Sunbeam Infinite$4.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor & MP4 Convert free?
Video Compressor & MP4 Convert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sunbeam Editor free?
Sunbeam Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor & MP4 Convert or Sunbeam Editor have ads?
Neither Video Compressor & MP4 Convert nor Sunbeam Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor & MP4 Convert or Sunbeam Editor?
Video Compressor & MP4 Convert ships an update fortnightly, and Sunbeam Editor every 9 days. Most recently, Video Compressor & MP4 Convert was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sunbeam Editor on October 25, 2026.

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