# Squish vs LumaShrink

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Squish | LumaShrink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-video-compressor/id6777979279/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumashrink-video-compressor/id6811906665/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gareth Baumgart](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773251524) | [振华 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806463844) |

## What reviewers say

### Squish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-video-compressor/id6777979279)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Squish Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Squish Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Squish Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### LumaShrink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumashrink-video-compressor/id6811906665)

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:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LumaShrink Pro Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| LumaShrink Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*