Comparison

Squish vs VidMint

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

Head to head
About

Squish

This app allows you to preview video file sizes before compressing them, offering a live slider to adjust compression levels. It provides unlimited, watermark-free compression directly on your device, with an optional Pro version for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Live video size preview
  • No watermarks
  • No size caps or daily limits
  • Batch compression
  • Preserves video date and location
  • Optional Pro features: max quality, format conversion
Features
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Squish shows you exactly how small your video will get — before you compress it. Drag the slider, watch the size update live, then squish. • No watermark. No size cap. No daily limit. Free. • No ads. Ever. • On your phone — nothing is uploaded. • Batch compress as many videos as you want. • Keeps your video's date & location. Squish Pro (optional): max quality, format conversion (MP4 · MOV · GIF), and every future Pro feature. $5.99/year with a free trial, or $1.99/month. Plans renew automatically until cancelled; cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://mentalmetal.app/squish/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VidMint

Features
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VidMint makes your videos smaller — without making them look worse. Everything happens right on your iPhone: nothing is uploaded, there are no ads, and no weekly subscription traps. WHY VIDMINT - See the quality before you save. VidMint shows a real quality score and a side-by-side preview, so you always know exactly what you're keeping. - Hit any size. Drag to an exact target size, or pick a preset for WhatsApp, email and messaging limits. - Honest pricing. No ads — try free compressions, then choose monthly or lifetime Premium if you love it. COMPRESS Shrink big 4K and HEVC clips fast. Choose High, Medium, or Small, fine-tune the exact output size, and batch-compress several videos at once. CONVERT Switch formats in a tap — MOV to MP4 and back, or re-encode to H.264 or HEVC. VidMint detects your file and only offers what actually makes sense for it. EXTRACT AUDIO Pull the soundtrack out of any video and save it as an audio file, with a real waveform you can play back. RECLAIM STORAGE Scan your library for free and see how many gigabytes your heaviest videos are costing you. Compress in bulk with Premium and — with your confirmation — replace originals to actually free up space. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your videos never leave your device. No account, no cloud, no tracking. PREMIUM Unlock unlimited compression, the exact target-size slider, HEVC, batch mode, the converter, and batch reclaim from storage scan. Choose monthly or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Five compressions and one conversion are free before you upgrade. Questions or ideas? We read everything — reach out via the support link. — Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage in your Apple Account settings. The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase. Privacy Policy: https://valuable-gymnast-0fa.notion.site/Remo-Privacy-Policy-372aa1bd8d0380609b61ca3fbece5a47 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Squish4 screens
VidMint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Squish at weekly against VidMint's every 2 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Squish sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and VidMint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squish ships an update weekly, VidMint every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Squish versus VidMint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquishVidMint
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGareth BaumgartMihail Prisacaru

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Squish

Subscriptions2
  • Squish Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Squish Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$5.991 Year
2 purchases

VidMint

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Squish free?
Squish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VidMint free?
VidMint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squish or VidMint have ads?
Neither Squish nor VidMint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squish or VidMint?
Squish ships an update weekly, and VidMint every 2 months. Most recently, Squish was updated on October 3, 2026 and VidMint on October 1, 2026.

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