Comparison

Squish vs LumaShrink

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

LumaShrink

This app allows you to reduce video file sizes while preserving your original edits and metadata. It offers various compression presets and custom settings, with all processing done locally on your device for privacy. A free version is available, with advanced features unlocked via a subscription or one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Reduce video file size
  • Preserve photo edits and metadata
  • Keep Cinematic and Slo-mo settings editable
  • Multiple compression presets
  • Customizable resolution and frame rate
  • On-device processing
  • Batch and background compression
Features
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Smaller videos. Keep your Photos edits. Continue editing or revert in Photos after compression. Adjust your compression plan and see how much space you could save. Preview the result before saving it to Photos. KEEP YOUR EXISTING EDITS Preserve the current or edited capture date, time and location in Photos. Preserve adjustments, filters, rotation, frame crops and duration trims. After compression, restore the full frame or full duration in Photos. After reverting, your video stays compressed. CINEMATIC AND SLO-MO STAY EDITABLE Keep your current Cinematic focus and depth-of-field settings and Slo-mo ranges. Continue adjusting them or revert in Photos after saving. Preserve HDR appearance and characteristics. THREE PRESETS. CUSTOM CONTROL. Choose High Quality, Balanced or More Space. Or customize resolution and frame-rate caps and your quality preference. Videos are sorted by estimated space savings. PRIVATE, ON-DEVICE PROCESSING Compress locally on your iPhone or iPad. No ads, no watermarks and no video uploads to developer servers. Compress in batches and in the background. TRY IT FREE. SAVE MORE WITH PRO. Browsing, all presets, Custom settings, compression and preview are free. Save one video to Photos for free. Further saves require Pro, available as an annual subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. We’ll keep improving LumaShrink and expanding support for videos in Photos. BEFORE YOU START • After saving, keep the source or move it to Recently Deleted. To free space immediately, permanently delete the source there in Photos. • On iOS 27 or later, video titles are displayed and preserved. Videos without titles use filenames. Privacy Policy: https://lumashrink.zhenhuastudio.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Squish4 screens
LumaShrink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Squish at 15.0 against LumaShrink's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 LumaShrink sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 LumaShrink. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Squish versus LumaShrink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquishLumaShrink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGareth Baumgart振华 李

Customer experience

Squish

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LumaShrink

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

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
2 purchases

LumaShrink

Subscriptions1
  • LumaShrink Pro Annual$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • LumaShrink Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Squish free?
Squish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LumaShrink free?
LumaShrink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Squish or LumaShrink?
Squish and LumaShrink are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Squish or LumaShrink have ads?
Neither Squish nor LumaShrink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squish or LumaShrink?
Squish ships an update every 2 days, and LumaShrink every 2 days. Most recently, Squish was updated on November 5, 2026 and LumaShrink on November 6, 2026.

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