Comparison

Squish 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

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. • 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/

About

Video Compressor

Features
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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

Screenshots

Squish4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Squish versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquishVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGareth BaumgartApp Harbour ApS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Squish

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

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Squish free?
Squish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squish or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither Squish nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squish or Video Compressor?
Squish ships an update every 6 days, and Video Compressor every 2 months. Most recently, Squish was updated on October 19, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 20, 2026.

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