Comparison

Video Compressor vs TC Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

This app allows you to compress videos, convert them to different formats like MP4 or GIF, and extract audio as MP3. You can adjust resolution and frame rate for share-ready files directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Compress videos
  • Convert formats (MP4, MOV, GIF)
  • Extract audio to MP3
  • Adjust resolution and frame rate
  • Trim and crop clips
  • Local file processing
Features
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Compress videos, convert formats, and extract audio from local files with ClipKit. ClipKit is a practical media toolbox for iPhone. Import videos or audio from Files or Photos, choose the output you need, adjust resolution and frame rate, and export a share-ready file without sending your media through an upload workflow. Use ClipKit to: - Compress large videos for storage, email, or messaging. - Convert video formats including MP4, MOV, M4V, MKV, AVI, WebM, WMV, FLV, MPEG, 3GP, and GIF. - Turn short clips into GIFs for Messages, WhatsApp, and chats. - Extract audio to MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, or OGG. - Trim, crop, adjust speed, and rotate clips before export. - Save exports to Files or share them from the result screen. - Export platform-ready MP4 video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or YouTube. - Confirm the 9:16 frame in Crop before a vertical export. ClipKit keeps the workflow simple: import, tune the result, export, and share. Upgrade once to ClipKit Pro for unlimited exports and advanced tools. No subscription. Terms of Use: https://yakuapps.com/clipkit/terms-of-service/

About

TC Calculator

Features
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TC Calculator is a fast, no-nonsense timecode calculator built for video and film professionals on set and in post. Add and subtract timecodes in a single tap and read the result instantly, with live conversions to frames, seconds, and feet+frames. FRAME RATES Work in any of nine frame rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps. DROP-FRAME DONE RIGHT Correct drop-frame (DF) and non-drop (NDF) math, including the proper ";" and ":" separators. 29.97 and 59.94 drop-frame are handled exactly, with 24-hour wrap-around. INSTANT CONVERSIONS Every result shows total frames, real-time seconds, and feet+frames (35mm, 16 frames/foot) at a glance. MADE FOR THE JOB - Clean, dark interface that's easy to read on set - A and B operands with quick clear buttons - Calculation history that remembers your confirmed results - Works fully offline — no sign-in, no setup PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no servers, no tracking, no ads. The app collects nothing; everything stays on your device. TC Calculator is a reference tool. Results are calculated from the values you enter — for delivery-critical work, always verify against your production's official timecode references.

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
TC Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TC Calculator at none against Video Compressor's 1. TC Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Video Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TC Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Compressor versus TC Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorTC Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarian YakubetsDENZO LAB, INC.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Compressor

One-time1
  • ClipKit Pro$9.99
None

TC Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TC Calculator free?
TC Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Compressor or TC Calculator have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor TC Calculator shows ads.

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