Smash vs Video Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smash
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Smash makes videos smaller without turning video settings into homework. Choose a video from Photos or Files, see the original size and estimated result, then Smash it. The free version includes single-video H.264 processing, three practical presets, output estimates, and saving or sharing with no ads, watermark, or account. Smash Pro is a one-time upgrade that unlocks: • Batch queues • Smart source-aware settings • Exact target size • HEVC and HDR • Custom resolution, bitrate, frame rate, and audio controls • Short quality previews • Storage recovery • Share extension • History • Shortcuts support Smash can preserve capture metadata and lets you decide whether to keep or remove it. Original videos are deleted only when you explicitly choose that option after saving results. Free forever for the essentials. One purchase for Pro. No subscription.
Video Compressor
Reduce the size of large videos directly on your device without uploading them to a server. Maintain control over output quality and file size, with options for different compression modes and maximum file size settings. All features are available without ads, subscriptions, or watermarks.
- On-device compression
- No ads, subscriptions, or watermarks
- Adjustable quality and file size
- Multiple compression modes (HEVC, H.264)
- Set maximum output file size
- Preview before and after compression
- Save or share compressed videos
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Make large videos smaller while keeping control of quality and output size. Video Compressor works entirely on your iPhone. Your videos are not uploaded to a server, the original stays untouched, and the finished copy is ready to save or share. Every compression feature is included. There are no ads, subscriptions, in-app purchases, accounts, or watermarks. CHOOSE VIDEOS QUICKLY • Browse your library in a uniform grid with file size and duration on every video • Sort by Newest or Largest to find the videos worth compressing first • Manage the videos available when using limited Photos access • Use Apple’s private picker when you prefer to share access to only one video • Import compatible videos from Files CONTROL THE RESULT • Balanced mode for a practical quality and size tradeoff • Smallest mode using HEVC for stronger space savings • Compatible mode using H.264 for broad playback support • Set a maximum output file size with precise MB entry or the slider • Rename the output file before compressing SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING • Loading and import progress for videos that need preparation • Live compression progress • Clear before-and-after file sizes and percentage saved • Preview the original and compressed videos to compare the result • Checks for the expected duration, audio track, and picture shape SAVE OR SHARE • Save the compressed copy to Photos, with confirmation to avoid duplicate saves • Share it to Files, Messages, Mail, or another compatible app • Keep the original unchanged PRIVATE BY DESIGN Compression happens on your device. Video Compressor includes no account system, developer analytics, advertising SDK, or tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Compressor at none against Smash's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Smash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Smash | Video Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 21 Media | Zhe Wu |
In-app purchases
Smash
- Smash Pro$9.99
Video Compressor
No in-app purchases
Questions
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