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. • 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

Video Compressor

Reduce the size of large videos directly on your device without uploading them to a server. Maintain control over output quality and file size, with options for different compression modes and maximum file size settings. All features are available without ads, subscriptions, or watermarks.

Highlights
  • On-device compression
  • No ads, subscriptions, or watermarks
  • Adjustable quality and file size
  • Multiple compression modes (HEVC, H.264)
  • Set maximum output file size
  • Preview before and after compression
  • Save or share compressed videos
Features
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Make large videos smaller while keeping control of quality and output size. Video Compressor works entirely on your iPhone. Your videos are not uploaded to a server, the original stays untouched, and the finished copy is ready to save or share. Every compression feature is included. There are no ads, subscriptions, in-app purchases, accounts, or watermarks. CHOOSE VIDEOS QUICKLY • Browse your library in a uniform grid with file size and duration on every video • Sort by Newest or Largest to find the videos worth compressing first • Manage the videos available when using limited Photos access • Use Apple’s private picker when you prefer to share access to only one video • Import compatible videos from Files CONTROL THE RESULT • Balanced mode for a practical quality and size tradeoff • Smallest mode using HEVC for stronger space savings • Compatible mode using H.264 for broad playback support • Set a maximum output file size with precise MB entry or the slider • Rename the output file before compressing SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING • Loading and import progress for videos that need preparation • Live compression progress • Clear before-and-after file sizes and percentage saved • Preview the original and compressed videos to compare the result • Checks for the expected duration, audio track, and picture shape SAVE OR SHARE • Save the compressed copy to Photos, with confirmation to avoid duplicate saves • Share it to Files, Messages, Mail, or another compatible app • Keep the original unchanged PRIVATE BY DESIGN Compression happens on your device. Video Compressor includes no account system, developer analytics, advertising SDK, or tracking.

Screenshots

Squish4 screens
Video Compressor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Compressor at none against Squish's 2. Squish's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Squish against 5.0 for Video Compressor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squish ships an update weekly, Video Compressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Squish versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquishVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGareth BaumgartZhe Wu

Customer experience

Squish

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Video Compressor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Squish

Subscriptions2
  • Squish Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Squish Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$5.991 Year
None

Video Compressor

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Squish or Video Compressor?
Squish and Video Compressor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
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 weekly, and Video Compressor every 2 months. Most recently, Squish was updated on October 3, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 13, 2026.

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