Comparison

BulkVid vs Video Compressor Free Storage

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

Head to head
About

BulkVid

Features
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BulkVid is a fast, easy-to-use batch video compressor that helps you shrink multiple videos simultaneously — saving up to 90% of file size (depending on the source video) without watermarks or ads. Whether you need to free up space on your iPhone, send videos via email or messaging apps, or share to social media, BulkVid gets the job done efficiently. All processing happens locally — your videos never leave your phone. KEY FEATURES: ▸ Batch Compression – Compress multiple videos in one go: up to 5 videos per batch on the free plan, unlimited on Pro with up to 4 concurrent tasks. ▸ Real-time Progress – Watch each video compress individually with live progress bars. Videos appear instantly in the list as metadata loads. ▸ Background Processing – Switch to other apps while compression continues in the background. Get notified when done. ▸ Resume & Retry – Interrupted or failed videos can be retried individually without reprocessing successful ones. ▸ Two Import Sources – Add videos from your Photo Library or Files app (iCloud Drive, third-party cloud storage, local files). ▸ 6 Scene Presets – One-tap presets for WeChat/Social, WhatsApp, Email, Instagram, Space Saving (smallest size, H.265) and HD Archive (highest quality, H.265). ▸ H.264 & H.265(HEVC) – Choose H.264 for maximum compatibility or H.265 for 50% better compression efficiency. ▸ Custom Resolution – Keep original resolution or set custom width/height (up to 1920×1080 on the free plan; 4K output on Pro). ▸ Advanced Controls – Adjust bitrate, frame rate, target file size, two-pass encoding, audio bitrate/sample rate, and audio removal. ▸ Trim & Rotate (Pro) – Trim every video in a batch to the same time range and rotate by 90°/180°/270° — done in one pass together with compression. ▸ Color Adjust (Pro) – Fine-tune brightness, contrast and saturation for every video in a batch — applied in one pass together with compression. ▸ Instant Preview & Comparison – See original vs. compressed size, compression ratio, and space saved for each video. ▸ Save & Share – Save compressed videos directly to Photos or share them via any app. ▸ Compression Statistics – Track your all-time total of videos compressed and storage saved. ▸ Dark & Light Mode – Automatic theme switching following system settings. ▸ 8 Languages Supported – English, 中文, 繁體中文, Română, 日本語, Español, Français, Italiano. ▸ No Watermark – Your videos stay clean, always. ▸ No Ads – Clean, focused experience without interruptions. WHY CHOOSE BULKVID: • Simple 3-step workflow: Select → Configure → Compress • Background processing with completion notifications • Failed/cancelled videos can be retried with one tap • Professional-grade controls for power users, sensible defaults for everyone • Optimized for iOS with hardware-accelerated encoding • All processing happens locally on your device — your videos never leave your phone, protecting your privacy. BULKVID PRO (OPTIONAL UPGRADE): BulkVid is free to use with an optional one-time Pro upgrade. Pro unlocks: • Unlimited batch size (no 5-video limit) • High-speed compression with 3–4 concurrent tasks • 4K resolution output • Batch trim & rotate — cut videos to a shared time range or rotate 90°/180°/270° • Color adjustment — brightness, contrast and saturation for the whole batch • Custom compression presets — save your own parameter combinations • Audio sample rate setting • All future Pro features, free updates — one-time purchase, lifetime access. No subscriptions, no ads, ever. Free up gigabytes of space on your iPhone or iPad today. Download BulkVid and start batch compressing your videos!

About

Video Compressor Free Storage

Free up iPhone storage by reducing video file sizes directly on your device. Preview savings, choose compression quality, and compare results before committing. Your original videos remain safe until you decide.

Highlights
  • On-device HEVC compression
  • Preview estimated savings
  • Compress multiple videos
  • Compare original and compressed
  • No account or uploads needed
  • Privacy-focused processing
Features
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Running out of iPhone storage? Video Compressor helps you reduce the size of videos in your Photos library and recover space—without uploading your photo or video content to SwiftLee servers. See your potential savings before changing anything. Choose the videos you want to compress, select the quality that works for you, and compare the real result before deciding what happens to the original. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan your library to see how much storage your videos use and what you could save 2. Pick one or more videos, or start with smart collections such as Recent, Long, Large, or 4K 3. Choose High Quality, Balanced, or Max Saving 4. Compare your original and compressed video side by side 5. Keep the original, or delete it only after you explicitly confirm WHY VIDEO COMPRESSOR • On-device HEVC compression helps reduce video size while preserving strong visual quality • Estimated savings are shown before compression starts • Compress multiple selected videos in one session • Compare the actual result using your own video—not stock footage • No account, no advertising, and no media uploads to SwiftLee servers • iCloud originals are downloaded through Apple PhotoKit and processed one at a time with clear progress • Your originals remain untouched until you choose otherwise PRIVACY AND CONTROL Scanning, analysis, and compression happen on your iPhone. If a video is stored in iCloud, Apple PhotoKit downloads it for local processing. Video Compressor never deletes an original automatically. Privacy Policy: https://videocompression.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://videocompression.app/terms

Screenshots

BulkVid4 screens
Video Compressor Free Storage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BulkVid at none against Video Compressor Free Storage's 2. Video Compressor Free Storage's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). 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. Video Compressor Free Storage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BulkVid asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BulkVid ships an update weekly, Video Compressor Free Storage every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BulkVid versus Video Compressor Free Storage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBulkVidVideo Compressor Free Storage
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer智慧 李SwiftLee

In-app purchases

None

BulkVid

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Video Compressor Free Storage

Subscriptions2
  • Pro – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro – Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is BulkVid free?
BulkVid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor Free Storage free?
Video Compressor Free Storage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BulkVid or Video Compressor Free Storage have ads?
Neither BulkVid nor Video Compressor Free Storage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BulkVid or Video Compressor Free Storage?
BulkVid ships an update weekly, and Video Compressor Free Storage every 3 days. Most recently, BulkVid was updated on October 14, 2026 and Video Compressor Free Storage on October 18, 2026.

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