Comparison

Squish vs Smash

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 size changes in real-time before compressing. It offers a watermark-free experience with no size or daily limits, and all processing happens on your device. Advanced features like batch compression and format conversion are available with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Live size preview before compression
  • No watermarks, size caps, or daily limits
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Batch compression (multiple videos)
  • Format conversion (MP4, MOV, GIF)
  • Preserves video date and location
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

Smash

Features
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Smash makes videos smaller without turning video settings into homework. Choose a video from Photos or Files, see the original size and estimated result, then Smash it. The free version includes single-video H.264 processing, three practical presets, output estimates, and saving or sharing with no ads, watermark, or account. Smash Pro is a one-time upgrade that unlocks: • Batch queues • Smart source-aware settings • Exact target size • HEVC and HDR • Custom resolution, bitrate, frame rate, and audio controls • Short quality previews • Storage recovery • Share extension • History • Shortcuts support Smash can preserve capture metadata and lets you decide whether to keep or remove it. Original videos are deleted only when you explicitly choose that option after saving results. Free forever for the essentials. One purchase for Pro. No subscription.

Screenshots

Squish4 screens
Smash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Squish at 15.0 against Smash's 18.0. 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Smash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Squish versus Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquishSmash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGareth Baumgart21 Media

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Squish

Subscriptions2
  • Squish Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Squish Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Squish Pro Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

Smash

One-time1
  • Smash Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Squish free?
Squish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smash free?
Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squish or Smash have ads?
Neither Squish nor Smash shows ads.

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