Video Compressor vs MediaForge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Video Compressor
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Make any video small enough to send β right on your iPhone. No uploads. No ads. No subscription. Your original is never touched. Pick a video, choose where it needs to fit, and Squish compresses it on-device in seconds. FIT IT ANYWHERE β’ Email, Discord, WhatsApp, iMessage β each a guaranteed size ceiling β’ Or set an exact target in MB β’ Squish hits the size, or tells you honestly when it can't PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ Your videos are compressed on your iPhone and never uploaded β’ No accounts, no ads, no cross-app tracking β’ We only ever write a new file β your original is never modified or deleted FREE UP SPACE, KEEP THE QUALITY β’ Shrink big 4K and HEVC clips to a fraction of the size β’ Built for the newest iPhones β 4K, portrait, and slow-mo handled β’ Save to Photos, or share straight to the app you need HONEST RESULTS β’ See the real before β after size β’ If a video already fits, Squish keeps it as-is β’ If it can't reach your target, you see the best possible size β never a fake "done" FREE, AND FAIR β’ The core app is free: unlimited compression, no ads, no daily limit β’ Optional one-time Squish Pro adds Max Quality (keep full resolution) β no subscription, ever Make videos fit. On your phone. With no surprises. Terms of Use: https://aidler.co/squish/terms
MediaForge
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Convert and edit video, audio, images and animations in one workspace on iPhone and iPad. MediaForge processes your media on your device. Create the file you need Convert popular formats, extract audio, make animations, resize images and process image batches. Work with high-precision images, RAW photos and HDR video. Make it your own Trim, crop, rotate and adjust color. Add masks, motion tracking, text or logo watermarks, shapes and drawings. Edit sound with waveforms, gain curves, EQ, channel controls and fades. Organize and share Collect recording clips, prepare PDFs and frame sequences, and export audio samples as tables. Save drafts, choose output quality, and share or save your results. MediaForge Pro One lifetime purchase removes all ads. Unlimited advanced exports: animations, selected ranges, visual and audio edits, batches and delivery tools. Basic format conversion is free. Three Pro exports are included per installation, and an optional rewarded ad grants one additional export. Restore your purchase from Home > MediaForge Pro using the same Apple Account. No subscription. Combining Pro features still uses just 1 credit per export. The free version includes advertising. Your media files are never shared with advertisers. Privacy Policy: https://apps.prof.ws/mediaforge/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Video Compressor at none against MediaForge's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MediaForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Video Compressor | MediaForge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Monthly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adler Lietz | δΌ ε |
In-app purchases
Video Compressor
- Squish Pro$5.99
MediaForge
- MediaForge Pro Lifetime$1.99
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