Squish vs Video Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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. • Compress up to 3 videos at once; any number with Pro. • Keeps your video's date & location. Squish Pro (optional): batches of any size, max quality and format conversion (MP4 / MOV / GIF). Yearly with a free trial, monthly, or a one-time lifetime unlock; the app shows prices in your currency. 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/
Video Compressor
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Big videos are a pain to share. Video Compressor shrinks them to a smaller file size in seconds, entirely on your iPhone. Your videos never get uploaded to a server, and there is never a watermark. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Compress to an exact target file size in megabytes - Or pick a simple quality level: Smaller, Balanced or High - Resize to 1080p, 720p or 480p, or keep the original resolution - Trim to just the part you need - Remove the audio track to save even more space - Convert MOV to MP4 - Compress several videos in one batch WHY VIDEO COMPRESSOR - 100% on-device: nothing is uploaded, nothing leaves your phone - No watermark, ever - See the estimated size before you compress, and the real saving after - Save the result straight to Photos or share it anywhere FREE AND PREMIUM Video Compressor is free to try: compress any video and preview the result at no cost. A single one-time purchase unlocks saving and sharing your compressed videos, plus an exact target file size, full 1080p and original quality, and batch compression for multiple videos at once. Perfect for sending clips by email or message, fitting under upload limits, freeing up storage, or posting to social without the long wait of a cloud converter. This app is free to try. A single one-time purchase unlocks saving and sharing your compressed videos and all premium features, forever, with no subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Restore your purchase any time from the app settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.appharbour.com/videocompressor/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Squish at every 6 days against Video Compressor's every 2 months. Squish also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Squish sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Squish ships an update every 6 days, Video Compressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Squish | Video Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gareth Baumgart | App Harbour ApS |
In-app purchases
Squish
- Squish Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- Squish Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$5.991 Year
Video Compressor
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium$19.991 Year
Questions
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