SmartShrink vs Video Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SmartShrink
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SmartShrink makes your videos smaller ā 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 ā 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 ⢠Smart ā best balance of size and quality ⢠Small ā maximum savings ⢠High quality ā 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/
Video Compressor
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Video Compressor makes big videos small enough to send, upload or keep ā right on your iPhone. Pick a video, pick a quality, tap Compress. You see the estimated file size before you start, and nothing ever leaves your device. WHY PEOPLE USE IT ⢠Video too large for email, messaging apps, chat servers or a web upload form ⢠iPhone storage full of 4K clips ⢠Need an MP4/MOV under a size limit (e.g. 25 MB) fast HOW IT WORKS ⢠Medium ā 720p, great for sharing (free) ⢠Small Size ā 480p, smallest file (free) ⢠High Quality ā same resolution, lighter bitrate (Premium) ⢠Custom ā choose bitrate, resolution, frame rate, codec and audio (Premium) Typical results: 50ā90% smaller files with quality that still looks sharp on a phone. PREMIUM ⢠HEVC (H.265) for much smaller files, or H.264 for maximum compatibility ⢠4K and 1440p output ⢠Batch compression: queue many videos, keeps running in the background ⢠Editor: trim, rotate and flip before compressing ⢠Save your own presets Premium is available weekly, yearly (with a free trial) or as a one-time lifetime purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Compression runs 100% on device with Apple's video engine. No upload, no account, no ads, no watermark, no tracking. BUILT FOR iOS ⢠Share Sheet: compress straight from Photos or Files ⢠Shortcuts & Siri actions, Home Screen widget ⢠History with before/after sizes and total space saved ⢠Save to Photos or Files, optionally delete the original ⢠Available in 12 languages Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/1b7f299e-8207-4a3a-bcd3-ad59603dbcbc
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Compressor at none against SmartShrink's 3. SmartShrink's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SmartShrink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SmartShrink | Video Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beshoy Nabil | EMRE KOTUN |
In-app purchases
SmartShrink
- SmartShrink Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- SmartShrink Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- SmartShrink Pro Lifetime$79.99
Video Compressor
No in-app purchases
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