Comparison

VidFloat vs Smart Compressors

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

Head to head
About

VidFloat

Features
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VidFloat plays videos from the Files app in a floating Picture in Picture window that stays on top while you use other apps. Open a video, start playback, swipe home. The video keeps playing in a small window you can move, resize, and pin anywhere on screen. WHAT IT DOES - Opens videos straight from the Files app, iCloud Drive, and USB drives - Picture in Picture over any app: read, chat, browse while watching - Auto-PiP: swipe home during playback and the video floats automatically - Full-screen player with scrubbing, 10-second skip, and AirPlay - Keeps audio playing in the background - Recents grid with thumbnails so you can jump back into a video fast - Drop files into the VidFloat folder in Files and they appear in the app on their own WHAT IT DOESN'T DO - No account, no sign-up - No uploads: your videos never leave your device - No tracking, no ads Supports MP4, MOV, M4V and other iOS-native video formats.

About

Smart Compressors

Features
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Smart Compressor makes it easy to reduce the size of your videos, photos, PDFs, and audio files — quickly and conveniently. Running out of storage or need to share a large file? Choose the file you want to compress, select your preferred compression level or target size, and let Smart Compressor do the rest. KEY FEATURES • Video Compression Compress MP4, MOV, and M4V videos to reduce file size and make sharing easier. • Image Compression Compress JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, and WebP images while maintaining a balance between quality and file size. • PDF Compression Reduce the size of PDF documents for easier storage and sharing. • Audio Compression Reduce the size of supported audio files and create smaller files that are easier to store and share. • Flexible Compression Choose a target file size in MB or KB, or select a compression percentage based on your needs. • Before & After Size See the original file size, compressed file size, and percentage of storage saved. • Preview Before Saving Review your selected file and compression settings before starting the compression process. • Save & Share Save compressed files locally or share them using the iOS Share Sheet. • Compression History Keep track of your previously compressed files and the space you've saved. • Simple & Clean Interface A straightforward experience designed to make file compression quick and easy. SAVE STORAGE. SHARE FASTER. Whether you're preparing a video for sharing, reducing photo sizes, shrinking a PDF, or making an audio file smaller, Smart Compressor gives you the tools to reduce file size without unnecessary complexity. Smart Compressor is built for anyone who wants a simple way to manage large files and save valuable storage space. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VidFloat4 screens
Smart Compressors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VidFloat at none against Smart Compressors's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Compressors sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. VidFloat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
VidFloat versus Smart Compressors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidFloatSmart Compressors
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoamen BaselSakshi Modi

In-app purchases

None

VidFloat

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Compressors

Subscriptions4
  • Smart Compressor Premium$0.997 Days
  • Smart Compressor Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Smart Compressor Premium Quarterly$4.993 Months
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  • Smart Compressor Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is VidFloat free?
VidFloat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Compressors free?
Smart Compressors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VidFloat or Smart Compressors have ads?
Neither VidFloat nor Smart Compressors shows ads.

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