Comparison

Video Compressor 4K vs SmartShrink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Video Compressor 4K

Features
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Video Compressor 4K allows you to shrink the size of your videos directly on your device. 100% free โ€” no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no account required. Everything is free, forever. The app works entirely offline. No video is uploaded to any server. Your videos stay on your device, always. Features: โ—† Local Video Compression โ€” Shrink videos directly on your device. No cloud, no upload. โ—† Simple Compression Profiles โ€” Choose between High Quality, Balanced, or Minimum Size. โ—† 4K Support โ€” Compress 4K UHD videos without hassle. โ—† Batch Processing โ€” Select and compress multiple videos at once. โ—† Before/After Comparison โ€” See the original and compressed video side by side. โ—† Space Saved Display โ€” Know exactly how much storage you reclaimed. โ—† Offline & Private โ€” No video is uploaded. No data is collected. No account needed. โ—† Clean & Fast Interface โ€” Built with SwiftUI for a smooth, modern experience. HOW IT WORKS 1. Select a video from your photo library 2. Choose a compression profile 3. Wait a few seconds 4. Compare the result and save Perfect for freeing up space when your storage is full, or for sending videos more easily over messaging apps. No account to create. No data collected. Built to respect your privacy.

About

SmartShrink

Features
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SmartShrink makes your videos smaller โ€” not worse. Large videos fill up your storage, take ages to upload, and won't send over messages. SmartShrink compresses them in seconds with a powerful on-device engine, keeping the quality you want while cutting the size you don't. Everything runs on your iPhone. No uploads, no cloud queue, no privacy trade-offs. Your videos never leave your device. ONE-TAP SMART COMPRESSION Choose a video and let Smart mode balance size and quality automatically โ€” or take full control of quality, resolution, and format. SEE THE SAVINGS FIRST Real-time before/after estimates show exactly how much space you'll save. PRESETS FOR EVERY NEED โ€ข Smart โ€” best balance of size and quality โ€ข Small โ€” maximum savings โ€ข High quality โ€” minimal size loss RESOLUTION & QUALITY CONTROL Export at original, 1080p, 720p, or 480p, with a quality slider for fine-tuning. TRIM & CROP Cut and crop before compressing for even smaller files. FORMAT CONVERSION Convert between MP4, MOV, HEVC (H.265), and AVI. BATCH COMPRESSION Compress multiple videos at once (Pro). ADVANCED OPTIONS Custom bitrate, frame rate, remove audio, and keep or strip metadata. SAVE OR SHARE INSTANTLY Save to Photos or share to TikTok, Instagram, Messages, Mail, and more. COMPRESSION HISTORY Every result is saved so you can replay, re-share, or revisit it anytime. FREE vs PRO Free includes Smart compression up to 720p for short clips. Upgrade for unlimited duration, up to 4K, faster encoding, batch compression, no watermark, and an ad-free experience. Download SmartShrink and reclaim your storage today. Questions or feedback? Contact us at: llevelupdev@gmail.com PRIVACY & TERMS Privacy policy: https://github.com/nader1414518/SmartShrinkPrivacyPolicy/blob/master/privacy_policy.md Terms (Apple Standard EULA link used in-app): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Compressor 4K4 screens
SmartShrink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmartShrink at Free against Video Compressor 4K's $2.99. SmartShrink also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Video Compressor 4K's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

SmartShrink is free to download; Video Compressor 4K costs $2.99 up front. SmartShrink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Video Compressor 4K asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Video Compressor 4K versus SmartShrink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Compressor 4KSmartShrink
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Best chart rank#184 โ€” betterโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.014.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB66 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperTRIMECH DhakerBeshoy Nabil

In-app purchases

None

Video Compressor 4K

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SmartShrink

Subscriptions2
  • SmartShrink Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SmartShrink Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SmartShrink Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor 4K free?
Video Compressor 4K costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartShrink free?
SmartShrink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor 4K or SmartShrink have ads?
Neither Video Compressor 4K nor SmartShrink shows ads.

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