Comparison

Glassify vs Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Glassify

Features
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Glassify keeps your videos sharp on Instagram. Instagram re-encodes every upload — that's why videos look blurry after posting. Glassify converts your video on-device to the exact format Instagram expects, so the compression barely touches it. • Pick any video from your library • One-tap optimization, fully on-device • See what will change before you convert • Save to Photos or send straight to Instagram • Made for Reels, Stories and Feed Glassify Pro unlocks unlimited optimizations with a monthly or yearly subscription. Subscription Terms Glassify Pro is an auto-renewing subscription (Pro Monthly or Pro Yearly, shown with price and duration before purchase). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://arifsisman.github.io/glassify-site/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Video Compressor

Easily reduce video file sizes to meet specific MB limits for sharing or uploading. Offers batch compression and custom size options, with all processing done on your device for privacy. An optional one-time upgrade is available.

Highlights
  • Compress videos to custom MB limits
  • Batch compress up to 10 videos
  • Choose H.264 or HEVC compression
  • Preview size and quality before compressing
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Save or share compressed videos
Features
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Compress one or multiple videos to fit the MB limit you choose. Compressing one video at a time is free, with no limit on how many times you use it. Pick 10, 25, 50, or 100 MB, or enter a custom size. Video Compressor analyzes each video and automatically selects suitable resolution, frame rate, and compression settings. Successful results are checked against your chosen size before saving or sharing. For multiple videos, choose either: • Keep every video under the selected size • Keep all selected videos under one combined size FEATURES • Select videos from Photos or Files • Receive videos from the iOS share menu • Compress up to 10 videos in one batch • Choose compatibility-first H.264 or quality-first HEVC • See the estimated size and expected quality before compression • Get a recommended size when the selected limit may reduce quality too much • Compare the same moment before and after compression • Save to Photos or share to other apps PRIVATE BY DESIGN • All video processing happens on your device • No account registration • No ads or watermark • No subscription. Optional one-time upgrade only • Your original videos are never overwritten or deleted Built for email attachments, work chats, school submissions, and upload forms with strict file-size limits.

Screenshots

Glassify4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Compressor at none against Glassify's 2. Video Compressor also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Glassify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glassify ships an update every 2 months, Video Compressor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Glassify versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassifyVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustafa Arif SismanSAYAKA KAMIYA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Glassify

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
None

Video Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glassify free?
Glassify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glassify or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither Glassify nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glassify or Video Compressor?
Glassify ships an update every 2 months, and Video Compressor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Glassify was updated on October 4, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 10, 2026.

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